STUDYING ISLAM

Ghusl (Ritual Purification Bath) for Women

Earlier archive · · October 7, 2026

Question

Title: Ghusl (Ritual Purification Bath) for Women Question: Will arousing sexual pleasure by rubbing on the clitoris by a women make her have compulsory ghusl? Answer: Arousal does not oblige ghusl ; this is true for both males and females. However, both males and females must perform ghusl after experiencing an orgasm. Thus, if your stimulation led you to climax you should then wash your body ( ghusl ). Please note that as we have stressed a number of times in this website, masturbation is not inline with the God fearing personality that Islam promotes among Muslims. For more details please refer to: Self-Induced Sexual Pleasure - Masturbation I hope I have clarified the issue. God knows best. Ronnie Hassan March 8, 2007

Answer

Title: Ghusl (Ritual Purification Bath) for Women Question: Will arousing sexual pleasure by rubbing on the clitoris by a women make her have compulsory ghusl? Answer: Arousal does not oblige ghusl ; this is true for both males and females. However, both males and females must perform ghusl after experiencing an orgasm. Thus, if your stimulation led you to climax you should then wash your body ( ghusl ). Please note that as we have stressed a number of times in this website, masturbation is not inline with the God fearing personality that Islam promotes among Muslims. For more details please refer to: Self-Induced Sexual Pleasure - Masturbation I hope I have clarified the issue. God knows best. Ronnie Hassan March 8, 2007

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