Lesson 23

CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN GHUSL (OBLIGATORY BATH) IS REQUIRED

1. After the discharge of semen, as a result of stimulation whether asleep or awake, (i. e. in wet dream). This state is known as “JUNUB” in Arabic. If no wetness is traced in one’s clothing, bathing is not obligatory. But, in case wetness or moistness is found without recalling any dream, ghusl becomes obligatory.

2. After sexual intercourse (or the mere coming together of the sexual organs of the man and woman, even though there may be no actual ejaculation), ghusl is obligatory.

3. A woman has to perform ghusl, after the menstrual period.

4. A woman has to perform ghusl, 40 days after childbirth or after child delivery.

5. When a disbeliever newly embraces Islam, he has to perform ghusl. 6. When a Muslim dies, ghusl is required for him/ her.