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Sunan an-Nasai 188 (Book 1, Hadith 189) #14795
Performing Ghusl with Water and Lotus Leaves

SUMMARY: The Prophet commanded a newly converted Muslim to perform Ghusl with water and lotus leaves.

It was narrated from Qais bin 'Asim that he accepted Islam, and the Prophet commanded him to perform Ghusl with water and lotus leaves.
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَغَرِّ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ - عَنْ خَلِيفَةَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ عَاصِمٍ، أَنَّهُ أَسْلَمَ فَأَمَرَهُ النَّبِيُّ أَنْ يَغْتَسِلَ بِمَاءٍ وَسِدْرٍ

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water  *  leaves  *  ghusl

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow Islamic teachings; Take care of physical cleanliness; Perform ritual ablutions; Accept Islam if one wishes too.
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the ritual of ablution, or ghusl, which is an important part of Islamic practice. It was narrated from Qais bin 'Asim that he accepted Islam, and the Prophet commanded him to perform ghusl with water and lotus leaves. This means that when a person converts to Islam, they must perform this ritual in order to be considered a true Muslim. The Prophet's commandment shows us how important it is for Muslims to follow the teachings of their faith in order for them to be accepted into the community. Furthermore, it also teaches us that we should take care of our physical cleanliness as well as our spiritual cleanliness in order for us to be closer to God.

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