Philosophy of ghusl
Date 16 February 2026 & Clock 19:20
Question 4: Kindly, explain the philosophy of ghusl (ritual bathing/major ablution).
Answer 4: We cannot explain exactly the rationale behind such issues but we know that some form of uncleanness and impurity comes into being somehow within the body of the person upon whom ghusl has become obligatory. The impurity is removed with ghusl and ritual cleanness is restored. You know that one who performs major ablution should make niyat of seeking nearness (qurbat) to God. The ablution is not a mere washing; it has to be combined with niyat. The firmer and purer the intention, the more the internal brightness.
Peform ghusl for prayer
Date 16 February 2026 & Clock 19:20
Question 10: Several drops of semen come out of me after passing urine, do I have to perform ghusl for prayer and fast each time the semen gets released?
Answer 10: If you are certain that the emission is semen, you should perform ghusl. Likewise, if you want to observe fast in the month of Ramadhan or make up the missed fasts, you must make ghusl before morning Adhan (or dawn). If you fail to make ghusl for anyone reason, you should perform Taymmum in lieu of ghusl.
Do washing machines make najis cloths ritually pure?
Date 16 February 2026 & Clock 19:20
Question 8: Most modern washing machines automatically cycle through various operations until the clothes are completely washed, rinsed, and partially dried. Do they make najis things ritually pure? If they do not become taher, what about the drum? Does it become najis and is it necessary to rinse it?
Answer 8: If the washing machine is attached to a city water pipe line and water reaches the entire clothes at least once, the clothes become taher (ritually pure).
