WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2018 Theory — Question 3
Question 3 of 6 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2018 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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3. State the conditions that necessitate Ghusl in Islam and describe how it is performed.
Model answer
Conditions necessitating Ghusl: when couples have sexual intercourse; when a woman finishes her menstruation; when the blood of nifas (childbirth) stops; when someone intends to enter the state of pilgrimage (Ihram); at times, on Friday before going for Jum'ah Salah; when a person accepts Islam. Performance: Ghusl is performed by making the intention (niyyah), washing both hands, washing the private parts, performing wudu (ablution) as for prayer, then pouring water over the whole body ensuring every part, including the hair roots, is thoroughly wetted, starting with the right side then the left.
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