The Method of Ghusl for Janabah (Ritual Bath for Sexual Impurity)

Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh|Volume 1|Book 1|Chapter 20
Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh

Book 1, Chapter 20

The Method of Ghusl for Janabah (Ritual Bath for Sexual Impurity)

وَقَالَ عُبَيْدُ اَللَّهِ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ اَلْحَلَبِيُّ: سُئِلَ أَبُو عَبْدِ اَللَّهِ عَلَيْهِ اَلسَّلاَمُ عَنِ اَلرَّجُلِ أَ يَنْبَغِي لَهُ أَنْ يَنَامَ وَ هُوَ جُنُبٌ فَقَالَ «يُكْرَهُ ذَلِكَ حَتَّى يَتَوَضَّأَ.
Ubaydullah ibn Ali Al-Halabi said: ‘Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq عليه السلام was asked whether it is appropriate for a man to sleep while in a state of janabah (ritual impurity from sexual discharge).’ Imam عليه السلام replied: 'It is disliked (makruh) to do so without first performing wudu (ablution).'
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