The Ritual Bath of Jumu’ah, Entering the Bathhouse, Its Etiquette, and Teachings on Cleanliness and Beautification

Yahya ibn Sa'id Al-Ahwazi narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Nasr, and him from Muhammad ibn Hamran who reported that Imam Ja'far Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq عليه السلام said: "When you enter the bathhouse (hammam), at the time you remove your clothes, say: Allāhumma inzi‘ ‘annī ribqata al-nifāq wa thabbitnī ‘ala al-īmān 'O’ Allah سبحانه وتعالى, remove from me the shackles of hypocrisy and establish me firmly upon faith.' And when you enter the first room (of bathhouse), say: Allāhumma innī a‘ūdhu bika min sharri nafsī wa asta‘īdhu bika min adhāh 'O’ Allah سبحانه وتعالى, I seek refuge with You from the evil of my soul and seek Your protection from its harm.'" And when you enter the second room (of bathhouse), say: Allāhumma adhhib ‘annī al-rijsa al-najsa wa ṭahhir jasadī wa qalbī 'O’ Allah سبحانه وتعالى, remove impurity and defilement from me, and purify my body and heart.' Take some warm water and pour it over your head and pour it over your feet. If you can drink a sip of it, then do so, as it cleanses the bladder. Remain in the second room for a while. When you enter the third room (of bathhouse), say: Na‘ūdhu billāhi mina al-nār wa nas’aluhu al-jannah 'We seek refuge in Allah سبحانه وتعالى from the Fire and ask Him for Paradise,' and repeat it until the time you leave the hot room (of bathhouse). Be careful not to drink cold water or consuming ‘fuqqa'a’ (like carbonated drinks) in the bathhouse, as it harms the stomach. Do not pour cold water over yourself, as it weakens the body. However, pouring cold water on your feet when leaving will drive away illness from your body. When you put on your clothes, say: Allāhumma albisnī al-taqwā wa jannibnī al-radā 'O’ Allah سبحانه وتعالى, clothe me with piety and protect me from ruin.' If you do this, you will be safe from all ailments.'