Monday, July 28, 2025

Obligatory acts in Ghusal and what is consequence of missing the obligatory acts.

 Obligatory acts in Ghosal and what is consequence of missing the obligatory acts

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Obligatory Acts (Fard) in Ghusl (Islamic Ritual Bath)

According to the majority of scholars, there are three fard (obligatory) acts in ghusl, based on the Qur'an (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:6) and the practice of the Prophet ﷺ:

1. Intention (Niyyah)

  • Intention in the heart (not necessarily spoken) that you are doing ghusl to remove major impurity (e.g. janabah, menstruation, etc.)

  • Required in all madhhabs except the Hanafi, where niyyah is not fard but recommended.

2. Washing the Entire Body

  • Water must reach every part of the body:

    • Hair, skin, between fingers and toes, under nails, armpits, inside the navel, behind the ears, etc.

  • In Hanafi madhhab, this is the only fard.

3. Rinsing the Mouth and Nose (according to Shafi’i, Hanbali, and Maliki)

  • These are required because they are considered internal parts that must be purified.


🔴 Consequences of Missing an Obligatory Act in Ghusl

If You Miss:Consequence
Intention❌ Ghusl is invalid (in all but Hanafi view); you're still in a state of impurity
Washing the whole body❌ Ghusl is invalid; ritual impurity remains
Rinsing mouth/nose (in Shafi’i, Hanbali, Maliki)❌ Ghusl invalid in those madhhabs

❗As a result:

  • Salah is invalid

  • Fasting is not accepted

  • Tawaf, touching Qur’an, entering mosque not allowed

  • You are still in a state of janabah or hadath akbar (major impurity)


🟡 If You Miss a Sunnah Act of Ghusl

Examples:

  • Washing hands before starting

  • Doing wudu before ghusl

  • Starting with right side

  • Using miswak

  • Washing body three times

✅ Consequence:

  • ✅ Ghusl is valid

  • ❗Less reward and spiritual benefit

  • 🧩 Frequent negligence may lead to spiritual laziness


🧠 Summary Table:

Act in GhuslTypeIf MissedGhusl Valid?Salah Valid?
IntentionFard❌ (except Hanafi)
Washing whole bodyFard
Rinse mouth/nose (Shafi’i etc.)Fard
Washing 3 times, right side first, etc.Sunnah

Obligatory act in ablution and when ablution is invalid and Consequences of missing fard acts in ablution and Consequences of missing non fard act during ablution

 Obligatory act in ablution and when ablution is invalid



Obligatory Acts (Farā’iḍ) in Ablution (Wudu)

According to the majority of scholars (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali), based on the Qur’an (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:6), the following four acts are obligatory (fard) in wudu:

  1. Washing the face

    • From the hairline to the chin (vertically), and from one earlobe to the other (horizontally).

  2. Washing both arms up to and including the elbows

    • Including hands and between the fingers.

  3. Wiping (Masah) a portion of the head

    • Minimum: one-fourth of the head (Hanafi); entire head (Maliki).

  4. Washing both feet up to and including the ankles

Without completing these, wudu is invalid and thus salah (prayer) cannot be performed.


When Ablution (Wudu) Becomes Invalid

Wudu becomes invalid by any of the following:

1. Anything that exits from the private parts

  • Urine, stool, gas (fart), madhy (pre-seminal fluid), maniy (semen), or wady (thick white fluid after urination/heavy lifting).

2. Loss of consciousness

  • Sleep (if not in a sitting position with firm buttocks)

  • Fainting

  • Insanity

  • Intoxication

3. Vomiting (according to some schools, especially Hanafi)

  • If a mouthful or more.

4. Bleeding (according to Hanafi)

  • If blood exits and flows from a wound.

5. Laughing out loud during prayer (Hanafi)

  • If it is in a prayer that includes ruku’ and sujud.


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Consequences of missing fard acts in ablution and Consequences of missing non fard act during ablution

Here’s a clear comparison of the consequences of missing fard (obligatory) vs. non-fard (recommended/sunnah) acts during wudu (ablution):


1. Missing a Fard (Obligatory) Act in Wudu

Examples:

  • Not washing the face

  • Forgetting to wipe over the head

  • Skipping the feet

  • Washing part of the arm but not up to the elbow

🔴 Consequences:

  • Wudu is INVALID

  • Prayer (Salah) done with this wudu is also INVALID

  • 🚫 Any act that requires purity (e.g. touching Qur’an, tawaf) is not accepted

  • ❗The person is still considered in a state of impurity (hadath)

What Must Be Done:

  • Redo wudu completely with all fard parts

  • Repeat any prayers or acts of worship done without valid wudu


⚠️ 2. Missing a Non-Fard (Sunnah or Mustahabb) Act in Wudu

Examples:

  • Saying “Bismillah” before starting

  • Washing the limbs 3 times (instead of once)

  • Brushing teeth (miswak)

  • Following the proper order (according to some madhhabs)

  • Doing wudu continuously without long breaks

🟡 Consequences:

  • Wudu is VALID

  • ❗But less reward and blessings are earned

  • 💔 You miss out on the full Sunnah reward

  • 🧩 Habitually neglecting sunnah may reflect negligence in worship

What Should Be Done:

  • No need to repeat wudu

  • Try to practice the sunnah regularly for more reward and spiritual benefit


🧠 Summary Table:

Type of Act in WuduIf MissedWudu Valid?Salah Valid?Impact
Fard (Obligatory)Missed❌ Invalid❌ InvalidMust repeat wudu & salah
Sunnah/RecommendedMissed✅ Valid✅ ValidLess reward; not sinful unless habitua