Is it necessary to rub the body while making ghusal?
Question
Is it necessary to rub the whole body during gusl or it is enough for water to flow over the body?
Answer
If you are sure that water has flowed over the entire body you do not have to rub it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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