Five Important Rulings
1. If semen moved from origin without
lust e.g. semen released as a result of lifting weight or falling from height
or due to stress applied during passing of stool, Ghusl will not become Farḍ
but Wuḍū will become invalid.
2. If the semen is dilute and its drops
released while passing urine or doing any other act without lust, Ghusl will
not become Farḍ but Wuḍū will become invalid.
3. If one can recall that nocturnal
ejaculation had taken place but there is no impression of it on clothing etc,
Ghusl is not Farḍ.
(Baĥār-e-Sharī'at, pp. 321, vol. 1)
4. If there was lust during Ṣalāĥ and
semen was felt moving but the Muşallī (the one offering Ṣalāĥ) completed Ṣalāĥ
before the release of semen, Ṣalāĥ is valid but Ghusl has now become Farḍ.
(Baĥār-e-Sharī'at, pp. 322, vol. 1)
5. Discharge of semen by masturbating
will make Ghusl Farḍ. It is a sin to do so. Such a person has been called as
Mal'ūn (cursed) in a Ḥadīš.
(Marāqil Falāḥ ma' Ḥashiya-tuṭ-Ṭaḥṭāwī, pp. 96)
This (shameful act) brings about
impotence and it has been observed that such a person becomes incapable for
marriage.
Torment
of Masturbation
A'lā Ḥaḍrat Maulānā Shāĥ Aḥmad Razā
Khān عَلَيْہِرَحْمَۃُالرَّحْمٰن was asked the
following question: "There is a Majlūq (masturbator) who does not refrain
from this shameful act despite counselling; in which state he will be
resurrected? Please let us know some supplications which may break this habit."
A'lā Ḥaḍrat رَحْمَۃُاللّٰہِتَعَالٰیعَلَیْہِ replied: "He is
a sinner, disobedient, guilty of committing a major sin (due to persistence)
and a wrongdoer. On the day of Judgement, the palms of such people (those who
masturbate) will be resurrected pregnant and they will be disgraced in front of
a great multitude of people. This intense humiliation awaits him if he does not
repent. Allāĥ عَزَّوَجَلَّ forgives those whom
He wants and punishes those whom He wants. Such a person should recite لَاحَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ اِلَّا بِاللّٰہِ الْعَلِيِّ
الْعَظِيْم abundantly and when Satan tempts him to masturbate, he should
immediately turn towards Allāĥ عَزَّوَجَلَّ
and recite 'لَاحَوْلَ' from the bottom of
his heart. He should pray the five daily Ṣalāĥ regularly. After the Fajr Ṣalāĥ
he should regularly recite Sura-e-Ikhlāş. Allāĥ عَزَّوَجَلَّ
knows all."
(Fatāwā Raḍawiyyah (Jadīd), pp. 244, vol. 22)
(It is written in
'Shajrā-e-'Aṭṭāriyyaĥ' that if someone recites Sura-e-Ikhlāş 11 times every
morning, Satan along with all his troops will not succeed in making such a
person commit sin unless he himself commits sin. For detailed information
concerning the shocking harms of masturbation, please read the 56 page booklet
Abuses of the People of Lut published by Maktaba-tul-Madīnaĥ.)
Method
of Ghusl in Streaming Water
If someone takes bath in streaming
water such as river or canal and stays in water for a while, the Sunan of
washing thrice, maintaining order in washing and making Wuḍū – all will be
fulfilled. It is not required to move organs three times in streaming water.
However, in case of performing Ghusl in a pool (where water is still) organ
will have to be moved thrice to act upon the Sunnaĥ of washing thrice. Standing
in rain (or under tap or shower) has rulings of streaming water. In case of
making Wuḍū in streaming water, just keeping the organs into water for a while
is sufficient. Similarly, in case of making Wuḍū in still water, moving the
organs thrice in water amounts to washing the organ thrice.
(Baĥār-e-Sharī'at, pp. 322, vol. 1) (Dur-re-Mukhtār-o-Rad-dul-Muḥtār, pp.
320-321, vol. 1)
In all these cases of Wuḍū and
Ghusl, rinsing of mouth and washing of nose will have to be done.
Ruling
of Shower is Same as that of Streaming Water
"Fatāwā-e-Aĥl-e-Sunnat"
(unpublished) states that performing Ghusl under a fountain (or shower) is
similar to having a bath in flowing water, which means that if one remains
under it for the time it takes to perform Wuḍū or perform Ghusl, then the
Sunnaĥ of washing the organs three times will be fulfilled. The book
'Durr-e-Mukhtār' mentions that if one stands in flowing water, a large pond, or
under the rain for the time it takes to perform Ghusl and Wuḍū, then he has
performed the complete Sunnaĥ.
(Dur-re-Mukhtār-o-Rad-dul-Muḥtār, pp. 320, vol. 1)
Remember! Rinsing of mouth and
washing of nose are required in Ghusl and Wuḍū.
Cautions
When Using a Shower
If there is shower in bathroom,
ensure that your face or back is not towards Holy Ka'baĥ while having bath
naked under the shower. Similar caution must also be taken in latrine. The
direction of face or back towards Qiblaĥ means that face or back is within 45°
towards Qiblaĥ. Therefore, it is necessary that the direction of face or the
back is out of 45° from Qiblaĥ. Most of the people are unaware of this ruling.
Correct
the Direction of W. C.
Please check the direction of shower
and W.C. in your homes etc. using compass or some other device. If it is wrong,
get it corrected.
It is better to get W.C. installed
at 90° on the axis of Ka'baĥ i.e. the direction in which head is turned for
performing Salam at the end of Ṣalāĥ. Masons usually go for ease in
construction and beauty; they do not bother about manners related to Qiblaĥ.
Muslims should focus on real betterment in Hereafter rather than unnecessary
beauty of home.
When
is it Sunnaĥ to Perform Ghusl?
It is Sunnaĥ to perform Ghusl on
Friday, Eīd-ul-Fiṭr, Eīd-ul-Aḍḥā, the day of 'Arafaĥ (9th Zul-Ḥajja-tul-Ḥarām)
and when going to wear Iḥrām.
(Baĥār-e-Sharī'at, pp. 324, vol. 1, Dur-re-Mukhtār, pp. 339-341, vol. 1)
When
is it Mustaḥab to Perform Ghusl?
Performing Ghusl is Mustaḥab on the
following occasions:
1. Holy stay in 'Arafāt
2. Holy stay in Muzdalifaĥ
3. When visiting the blessed Ḥaram
4. When presenting oneself in the court
of beloved and blessed Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ تَعَالٰى
عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم
5. For Ṭawāf
6. When entering Mīnā
7. On the three days when grit is
thrown at the devils
8. Shab-e-Barā'at
9. Shab-e-Qadr
10. The night of 'Arafaĥ
11. For a Mīlād gathering
12. For other auspicious and blessed
gatherings
13. After giving bath to a deceased
person
14. For a madman when he recovers from
madness
15. On recovering from unconsciousness
16. Recovering from a state of
intoxication
17. For repentance from a sin
18. For wearing new clothes
19. On returning from a long journey
20. On the termination of
"Istiĥāḍaĥ" (vaginal bleeding due to illness)
21. For the Ṣalāĥ offered at the
occurrence of a solar and lunar eclipse
22. For "Şalā-tul-Istisqā"
(the prayer for rainfall)
23. In times of fear, extreme darkness
and severe storms
24. If body is stained with impurity but
it is not known where the stain actually lies.
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