What is Guslul Iḥrām
Guslul Iḥrām (Iḥrām Bath) is a recommended practice (Sunnah) before entering the state of Iḥrām for Ḥajj or ʿUmrah. It's a way to purify oneself before performing these sacred rituals.
When to Perform Guslul Iḥrām
The best time to perform Guslul Iḥrām is when you're getting ready to enter the state of Iḥrām, typically:
- Before reaching the Miqāt (designated boundary) for Ḥajj or ʿUmrah.
- Before putting on Iḥrām clothes.
How to Perform Guslul Iḥrām
These are basic steps on how to perform Guslul Iḥrām:
- Intention(An Niyyah): Make the intention of performing Guslul Iḥrām.
- Wash Hands: Wash your hands up from finger to the wrist.
- Wash Private Parts: Wash and clean your private part.
- Perform Wuḍūʾ: Perform the ritual ablution (Al Wuḍūʾ) 1x.
- Water Over Body: Make sure water circulate to all part of the body by:
- Washing the head 3x
- Washing the right side of the body 3x
- Washing the left side of the body 3x
- Washing the front side of the body 3x
- Rub Body: Rub your body and ensure water reaches all parts of the body.
- Al Wuḍūʾ (Ablution): Complete your Gusl with ablution (Al Wuḍūʾ).