Washing the Head during Ghusl
Question
My wife cannot wash her head during Ghusl. If she washes her head, she will have a migraine headache. What does she do?
Answer
It is compulsory to wash the entire head during Ghusl for males and females. However, if the washing of the head during Ghusl is detrimental to the health of a female or there is fear of aggravating her illness, then it will be permissible for a female to make Masah of the head instead.
Note: If there is NO detriment to health or aggravation to illness, it will be compulsory to wash the entire head. In such a case, making Masah will not suffice. (Masaail Rifaat Qaasimi 1/144/145)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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