Is it necessary to use soap for ghusal?
Question
My question is after you masturbate, do you need soap to shower with and whatever I use to clean myself with like a scrubber, do I have to clean that with soap?
Answer
No. However, make taubah for this act.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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