Is it better to take a Ghusl while in the sitting posture?
Published as Performing Ghusl Sitting
Question
Is it better to take a Ghusl while in the sitting posture?
Answer
Yes, it is better to take a Ghusl while sitting in the squatting posture
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
Ahsanul Fataawa 2/35
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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