Ghusl is the ritual purification required in Islam to achieve a state of spiritual cleanliness. It is necessary in certain situations, such as after sexual intercourse, ejaculation, menstruation, or childbirth. Here are the rules and steps for performing Ghusl:
### **Obligatory Acts (Fard) of Ghusl:**
There are three key obligatory acts that must be performed for Ghusl to be valid:
1. **Intention (Niyyah):**
The person must make a sincere intention in their heart to perform Ghusl for the purpose of purification. This intention does not need to be spoken aloud.
2. **Washing the Entire Body:**
The entire body, including the hair and skin, must be thoroughly washed. There should be no part of the body left dry. Water must reach every part of the body, including hard-to-reach areas like under the nails, the navel, and between the fingers and toes.
3. **Rinsing the Mouth and Nose:**
It is obligatory