Understanding Wudhu and Ghusl: A Simple Guide
Assalamu Alaikum, I've noticed there are many different ways people perform wudhu and ghusl, and it's made me wonder if I've been doing it right all along. Here's how I usually do it: Ghusl: 1. Make the niyyah (intention) 2. Wash both hands and wrists, right then left, three times 3. Clean the private area 4. Wash hands again three times 5. Rinse nose with water three times 6. Rinse mouth and gargle three times 7. Wash face from forehead to chin three times 8. Wash arms up to the elbows 9. Perform masah: wipe water from forehead to the back of the head 10. Clean inside and outside of ears with wet fingers 11. Wash hair from roots three times 12. Wash the entire body three times starting from the right side 13. Wash feet three times I know doing things three times is sunnah, but I prefer to stick to it. Also, from step 11 onwards, I usually do my shower routine like using hair conditioner, exfoliating, shaving, etc. Regarding when to do ghusl, I usually perform it after my period ends. But I'm a bit confused about natural discharge. Sometimes I notice discharge during the day and change my underwear, but does that mean I need to do ghusl? Wudhu: 1. Make the niyyah 2. Wash both hands up to the wrists three times, starting with the right 3. Clean the private area 4. Wash hands three times 5. Rinse nose and clean it three times 6. Gargle and rinse mouth three times 7. Wash face three times 8. Wash arms from fingertips to elbows three times 9. Perform masah: wipe water from forehead to back of head 10. Clean ears inside and out 11. Wash feet and between toes three times I hope this helps others too. If anyone can clarify about natural discharge and ghusl, JazakAllahu Khair!