Ghusl After Sexual Intercourse
Ceremonial bath ( Ghusl ) for both male and female after intercourse is compulosry for Salah. 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.