Procedures and Reading Intention for Mandatory Bathing Prayer After Menstruation, Also Read the Guide to the Procedure

Kapanlagi.com - Menstruation is a natural period or cycle experienced by every woman. Therefore, in Islam, menstruation is also seen as one part of a woman's nature. In Islam, there are several prohibited acts that women are not allowed to do during menstruation, one of which is praying. After menstruation is over, in order to be able to perform prayers again, they are required to take a mandatory bath. Therefore, it is important for every Muslim woman to know the procedures and intentions for mandatory bathing after menstruation.

Mandatory bathing is a way for a Muslim to purify themselves from major and minor impurities. Mandatory bathing is different from regular bathing. There are specific procedures and there is an intention prayer that can be recited when about to perform it. Correct procedures and proper recitation of the prayer are a must in mandatory bathing after menstruation.

So, how are the procedures and reading intentions for mandatory bathing after menstruation? To find out, just read the following review:

1. Procedure for Mandatory Bathing After Menstruation

Procedure for Mandatory Bathing After Menstruation (credit: unsplash)

As mentioned earlier, the procedure for mandatory bathing after menstruation is different from regular bathing. According to Islam, there are several stages in mandatory bathing, especially after menstruation. Here is a guide to the procedure for mandatory bathing after menstruation:

1. Recite the intention to take a mandatory bath after menstruation.

2. Wash hands three times in a row, with the aim of keeping the hands clean and free from impurities.

3. Clean the parts of the body that are considered dirty and usually hidden using the left hand. These parts include the genital area, anus, underarms, navel, and so on.

4. Repeat the washing of both hands after finishing cleaning the dirty and hidden parts of the body.

5. Perform ablution according to the usual procedures before performing prayer.

Splash water on the head three times until the hair is wet. The difference in the bathing procedure between women and men during junub lies in this process. Women do not need to loosen their hair, just pour water on the head three times.

Splash water on the entire body, starting from the right side and continuing to the left side, three times.

Ensure that all body parts have been cleansed from any impurities.

2. Intention for Mandatory Bathing After Menstruation

Reading the Intention of Mandatory Bathing After Menstruation (credit: unsplash)

In the sequence of the procedure for mandatory bathing after menstruation, it starts with reciting the intention. Every Muslim woman must know the recitation for the intention of mandatory bathing after menstruation. Here is the pronunciation and meaning of the recitation for the intention of mandatory bathing after menstruation:

"Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Nawaitul Ghusla Lirafil Hadatsil Akbar Minal Haidi Fardlon Lillahi Taala"

Meaning:

"In the name of Allah, I intend to take a bath to remove major impurity from menstruation, obligatory because of Allah Ta'ala."

3. Reading the Intention of Mandatory Bathing for Various Other Reasons That Women Need to Know

Reading the Intention of Mandatory Bathing for Various Other Reasons That Women Need to Know (credit: unsplash)

Not only after menstruation, a Muslim woman is also required to perform obligatory bathing in several conditions, such as after the end of postpartum bleeding (nifas) and after sexual intercourse with her husband. The intention for obligatory bathing in these two conditions is different from the intention for obligatory bathing after menstruation. For more details, see the following explanation:

1. Intention for Obligatory Bathing After the End of Postpartum Bleeding

"Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Nawaitu Ghusla Lirafil Hadatsil Akbar Minan Nifasi Fardlon Lillahi Ta'ala"

Meaning: "In the name of Allah, I intend to perform bathing to remove major impurity from postpartum bleeding, obligatory because of Allah Ta'ala."

2. Intention for Obligatory Bathing After Junub

"Nawaitu ghuslan litatahhirii fardhan min junubin bi-llaahi ta'ala."

Meaning: "I intend to perform obligatory bathing to purify myself from the state of junub because of Allah SWT."

Those are some brief explanations of the procedures and prayers for obligatory bathing after menstruation that every Muslim woman should know. Hopefully, it is beneficial and can increase religious knowledge as well as enhance faith as a Muslim. Ameen.

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