water reaching the skin under the beard
Category:
Taharrah & Purity
According to Madhhab:
Hanafi
Reference:
1440-555
Question:
I
would like to know regarding Fardh Ghusl; how can a person really be sure/ be
completely satisfied, that his Ghusl is complete? Great care is taken in performing
Ghusl correctly. However, how can a person know for sure if water has reached
the roots of the hair, especially if the beard is thick for example? If by
mistake, unintentionally & not deliberately, some hairs of the beard remain
dry; will the Ghusl still be valid? What is considered to be the roots of the
hair? Your kind explanation will highly be appreciated.
would like to know regarding Fardh Ghusl; how can a person really be sure/ be
completely satisfied, that his Ghusl is complete? Great care is taken in performing
Ghusl correctly. However, how can a person know for sure if water has reached
the roots of the hair, especially if the beard is thick for example? If by
mistake, unintentionally & not deliberately, some hairs of the beard remain
dry; will the Ghusl still be valid? What is considered to be the roots of the
hair? Your kind explanation will highly be appreciated.
Answer:
In regards to the beard, the Fuqaha have stated that the water has to reach the skin of the beard. By rubbing the hands against the skin whilst pouring water over it will suffice.
As for water reaching the roots of the hair, this can be achieved by rubbing water onto that portion of the hair that is attached to the scalp.
يفترض في الاغتسال أحد عشر شيئا غسل الفم والأنف والبدن مرة وداخل قلفة لا عسر في فسخها وسرة وثقب غير منضم وداخل المضفور من شعر الرجل مطلقا لا المضفور من شعر المرأة إن سرى الماء في أصوله وبشرة اللحية وبشرة الشارب والحاجب والفرج الخارج نور الايضاح فصل في فرائض الغسل
Yes, if any hair remains dry or unwashed during a Fardh Ghusl, the Ghusl will be invalid. One is therefore required to ensure that he washes his body thoroughly during Ghusl ensuring that water reaches all the required areas adequately. After doing so, one should be content and not entertain unnecessary doubts.
AND ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST
ANSWERED BY: Mufti Mohammed Desai
CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B
Date: 19 Dhul Qa’dah 1440 English Date: 22 July 2019