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Sunan Ibn Majah 575 (Book 1, Hadith 309) #29927
Ritual Baths in Islam

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught his companions the proper way to perform a ritual bath.

It was narrated that Jubair bin Mut'im said: "(The Companions) disputed in the presence of the Messenger of Allah about having a bath to cleanse oneself from sexual impurity. The Messenger of Allah said: 'As for me, I pour three handfuls of water on my head'."
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ صُرَدٍ، عَنْ جُبَيْرِ بْنِ مُطْعِمٍ، قَالَ تَمَارَوْا فِي الْغُسْلِ مِنَ الْجَنَابَةِ عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ ـ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ أَمَّا أَنَا فَأُفِيضُ عَلَى رَأْسِي ثَلاَثَ أَكُفٍّ

TOPICS
ritual  *  bathing  *  cleanliness  *  water

QUICK LESSONS:
Perform ritual baths with three handfuls of water on one's head for spiritual and physical cleanliness after engaging in sexual activities or other activities that require purification.

EXPLANATIONS:
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad is teaching his companions about how to properly perform a ritual bath, known as ghusl. This type of bath is done for spiritual and physical cleanliness after engaging in sexual activities or other activities that require purification. The Prophet instructed that three handfuls of water should be poured over one's head when performing this type of bath. This hadith emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and purity in Islam, which are essential components for worshipping Allah properly. It also teaches us that even small acts can have great significance when it comes to our faith and relationship with Allah.

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