Ghusl is a basic step for Umrah. It is for body purification for most spiritual journeys. Ghusl for Umrah does not just clean the external body but also the inner soul. In this way pilgrims perform all their prayers in cleanliness.

Is ghusl obligatory for Umrah or not?

Pilgrims mostly asked this question whenever they planned for Umrah. Is ghusl obligatory for Umrah or not? Every scholar have their own opinion, but the important point is that ghusl is necessary for Umrah. Purifiy your body from all dirt, physically and mentally, is important.

• Spiritual purpose of ghusl: The purpose of Umrah is not only purification of body but it also the spiritual preparation of mind. It also gives you relieve from worldly sorrows.
• Removal from sins: It removes your sins and cleanses your body and mind.
• Follow the Sunnah: Many pilgrims used to perform it because it is the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (PBUH).

Step by step: how to perform ghusl for Umrah?

Here are some steps to follow while performing Ghusl for Umrah.

Clean your environment

First, make sure the place where you are performing ghusl is clean or not? Because it must be clean from all the dirt to attain full purification of body. Take clean water, soap and towel for shower. Change clean cloths after that. Say recitation of Holy Quran in the heart.

Make intention

Your intentions matter a lot. Make intentions only for the Umrah purpose and for the pleasure of Allah Almighty. You must know that this purification is for spiritual purpose or for purification of body from impurities of this world.

Clean your hands and private parts

Before taking the full shower, clean your hands and private parts. Wash your hands three time. And clean your private areas properly, make sure there are not any impurity and dirty hairs on it.

Do wudu

Perform wudu before ghusl. Some scholars say to perform wudu before and some say after. Whatever it is, make sure you are in wudu. Wash your face and arms and pour some water from head to feet.

Wash your entire body

First pour water from the head make sure all your hair gets wet. Then pour water from the right shoulder and then pour water on left side three times. Wash your full body so that every inch of body gets clean.

Use clean soap and cleanser

Use clean soap to wash your body, but don't leave any residue. Do not use any harsh products that harm your body. Make sure your body will get clean.

Make dua after ghusl

After physical purification, make dua and seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty.

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