How To Perform Ghusal And When Does It Become Obligatory
Ghusal or ceremonial bath is required before salah in the following instances : 1 . Ejaculation through sexual intercourse or otherwise. This can happen while awake or in sleep. 2 . The act of copulation with wife also necessitates the cermonial bath, irrespective of whether one has ejaculated or not. 3 . Menstruation or puerperal discharge. Urination doesn’t require ghusul. Also if there is a small involuntary discharge after urination it doesn’t require ghusl. Please also refer to the following audio response by Hassan Sahab : Discussion 39228 • Reply 46724