Ghusl (غسل) is an Arabic term referring to the full ablution (ritual washing) required in Islam. In order to enter a state of purity before salat, a Muslim usually performs the partial ablution, or wudu. In some cases, it is mustahab (recommended) to perform ghusl. These cases include:Friday prayer Entering ehram for hajj Being unconsciousBurying a mushrikBefore going out for the Eid prayer After a new Muslim takes shahada for the first timeBefore performing Namaz-e-tawbah (Shia Muslims).
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