When to perform Ghusl

• When in a state of sexual impurtity.
• When menstruation and postpartum bleeding ends.
• When a wet dream occurs.

The order of the steps is used as a guide only.

Step 1

Niya – Intention

a. Begin by saying your intention. ‘I intend to purify myself from impurity’.

Your intention doesn’t need to be said out loud, this just needs to be present in your mind.

Step 2

Wash the hands

a. Starting with the right hand, wash from the finger tips to the wrist. Do this three times.

b. Perform the same with your left hand. Do this three times.

Step 3

Wash the privates

a. Remove all impurities.

Step 4

Wash hair

a. Ensuring the water reaches the roots of the head, rinse all the hair on your head.

Step 5

Wash the body

a. Starting from the right, wash the entire body from neck to feet. Ensure every part of the body has been washed.

b. Perform the same with the left side of the body.