The Ritual Bath of jumu’ah, Entering the Bathhouse, Its Etiquette, and Teachings on Cleanliness and Beautification

Hadith.226 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: ‘Whoever believes in Allah (swt) and the Last Day should not enter the bathhouse except with a waistcloth (covering).’ And He prohibited washing under the open sky without a…

"We were both with Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) in the desert while we were heading to Baghdad, and on Thursday He (as) said to us, 'Perform ghusl today for tomorrow, Jumu’ah, because water will be scarce…

Hadith.229 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: 'The ghusl (ritual bath) of Jumu’ah is a purification and an expiation for the sins committed between one Jumu’ah and the next (Jumu’ah).'

Hadith.230 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said regarding the reason for the Jumu’ah (ritual bath): 'The Ansar (residents of Medina who supported the Prophet) used to work in their fields and with their…

Allah (swt), the Blessed and Exalted, completes the obligatory prayer with the supererogatory prayer, completes the obligatory fasting with the supererogatory fasting, and completes the wudu (ablution) with the ghusl…

"When you enter the bathhouse (hammam), at the time you remove your clothes, say: Allāhumma inzi‘ ‘annī ribqata al-nifāq wa thabbitnī ‘ala al-īmān 'O’ Allah (swt), remove from me the shackles of hypocrisy and establish…

Hadith.233 - Muhammad ibn Muslim asked Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) saying: 'Did The Commander of the Faithful (as) prohibit the recitation of the Qur'an in the bathhouse?' Imam (as) said: 'No, he only prohibited…

Hadith.234 - Ali ibn Yaqtin said to Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as): 'May I recite (in the bathhouse) and marry (perform a marriage contract) there?' Imam (as) said: 'There is no harm.'

Hadith.235 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) was asked about the saying of Allah (swt), the Exalted: "Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their private parts; that is purer for them." (Surah…

"Indeed, looking at the private parts of a Muslim is disliked, and looking at the private parts of a non-Muslim is like looking at the private parts of a donkey."

Hadith.237 - The Commander of the Faithful (as) said: 'What a good place the bathhouse is, where one is reminded of the Fire (Hellfire) and it removes filth.'

Hadith.238 - Imam (as) said: 'The bathhouse is an undesirable place; it removes coverings (privacy) and takes away modesty.'

Hadith.239 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: 'The bathhouse is an undesirable place; it removes coverings (privacy) and exposes the private parts. However, it is a good place as it reminds one of the heats of…

Hadith.240 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Whoever believes in Allah (swt) and the Last Day (Qiyamah) should not send his wife to the bathhouse."

Hadith.241 - Imam (as) said: 'Whoever obeys his wife (in matters of disobedience) will be thrown by Allah (swt), the Exalted, on his face in the Fire.' It was said: 'What kind of obedience is that?' Imam (as) said: "When…

Hadith.242 - Abu Basir asked Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) about a man who neglects the Jumu’ah ritual bath (ghusl) either forgetfully or intentionally. Imam (as) said: 'If he was forgetful, his prayer is valid.…

Hadith.243 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: 'Do not recline in the bathhouse, for it melts the fat around the kidneys. Do not comb your hair in the bathhouse, for it weakens the hair. Do not wash your head…

Hadith.244 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: 'Let each of you adorn himself on Jumu’ah; perform the ritual bath (ghusl), apply perfume, comb your hair, and wear your cleanest clothes. He should prepare for…

Hadith.245 - Abu Al-Hasan Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) said: 'Do not enter the bathhouse on an empty stomach, and do not enter it until you have eaten something.'

'I never leave off wearing a turban upon exiting the bathhouse, whether in winter or summer.'

Hadith.247 - Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) said: 'Bathing in the bathhouse every other day does not increase fat. However, using it daily will deplete the fat of the kidneys.'

Hadith.248 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) would apply Nuura (depilatory paste) in the bathhouse, and when he reached the area of the private parts, he would instruct the one applying it to move away, and then he…

Hadith.249 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) entered the bathhouse, the bathhouse attendant offered to clear it for him. Imam (as) said: 'No, a believer is light in their burdens.’

a bathhouse in Medina and saw an elderly man who was the caretaker of the bathhouse. (Al-Marafiqi) said to him: ‘O’ Shaykh, 'To whom does this bathhouse belong?' (Old man) said: ‘It belongs to Imam Muhammad ibn Ali…

Hadith.251 - Abdur Rahman ibn Muslim, known as Sa'dan, said: "I was in the middle room of the bathhouse when Abu Al-Hasan Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) entered, wearing a cloth over the Nuura (depilatory paste)."…

'I entered a bathhouse in Medina with my father, grandfather, and uncle. There was a man in the changing room.’ Imam (as) said: ”Where are you people from?" We replied: ”From the people of Al-Iraq” . Imam (as) said:…

Hadith.253 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: 'The thigh is not considered part of the 'awrah (private parts).'

Hadith.254 - The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) said: "Nuura (depilatory paste) is a purifier."

Hadith.255 - Abu Al-Hasan Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) said: 'Remove the hair from your bodies, for it enhances (your appearance).'

Hadith.256 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Whoever wishes to use Nuura (depilatory paste), let him take some of it and place it on the tip of his nose and say: Allāhumma irḥam Sulaymān ibn Dāwūd ‘alayhi…

Whoever sits while applying Nuura (depilatory paste), he is at risk of developing a hernia."

Hadith.258 - The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) said: "I like for a believer to use Nuura (depilatory paste) every fifteen days."

Hadith.259 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "The practice (sunnah) for using Nuura (depilatory paste) is every fifteen days. If twenty days pass without using it and you lack it, then borrow for the sake of…

Hadith.260 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Whoever believes in Allah (swt) and the Last Day (Qiyamah) should not leave the hair of their pubic region untrimmed for more than forty days, and it is not permissible for…

Hadith.261 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Shave the abdomen hair for both males and females." (And in another version, it includes armpit hair).

Hadith.262 - And Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) would rub Nuura (depilatory paste) to his armpits in the bathhouse and say: 'Plucking the armpit hair weakens the shoulders and diminishes (weakens) the eyesight.'"

Hadith.263 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Shaving (unwanted hair) is better than plucking them and using Nuura (depilatory paste) is better than shaving them."

Hadith.264 - Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) said: "Removing armpit hair eliminates unpleasant odors and is a means of purification and a practice (Sunnah) that was commanded by the Good and Pure Prophet (sw)."

Hadith.265 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: 'None of you should allow the hair under his armpits to grow long, for the devil takes it as a shield to hide behind.'

Hadith.267 – (Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Farisi Al-Fattal narrates from The Messenger of Allah (sw) ): “Applying Nuura (depilatory paste) on Jumu’ah, it is said that it can lead to leprosy."

"Whoever puts on Nuura (depilatory paste) on Jumu’ah and is afflicted with leprosy, let him blame no one but himself."

Hadith.269 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Whoever applies depilatory substances (to remove body hair) and dyes with henna, Allah (swt), the Most High, protects him from three things: leprosy, vitiligo (a skin…

Hadith.270 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Applying henna after the use of Nuura (depilatory paste) is a protection against leprosy and vitiligo."

Hadith.271 - It is narrated (from Ahmad ibn Abi Abdullah) that he narrates: "Whoever applies a depilatory substance and massages himself with henna from head to toe, Allah (swt) removes poverty from him."

Hadith.272 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Dye with henna, for it improves eyesight, promotes hair growth, gives a pleasant fragrance, and calms the wife”.

Hadith.273 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Henna removes the odors, increases radiance in the face, improves breath, and beautifies one's offspring."

Hadith.274 - The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) said: "Dyeing (the hair or beard) is the tradition of Muhammad (sw) and it is part of the Sunnah."

Hadith.275 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "There is no harm in any kind of dyeing."

Hadith.276 - Al-Hasan ibn al-Jahm entered upon Abu Al-Hasan Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) who had dyed his hair with black dye. Imam (as) said: "Indeed, there is a reward in dyeing. Dyeing and grooming are among…

Hadith.277 - Muhammad ibn Muslim asked Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) about dyeing the hair, and He said: "The Messenger of Allah (sw) used to dye, and we still have some of his hair with us."

Hadith.278 - It is reported that The Prophet (sw) had seventeen gray hairs in his head and beard.

Hadith.279 - The Prophet, Imam Hussain ibn Ali (as) and Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) used to dye their hair with katam (a plant-based dye often used in combination with henna to produce a darker color).

Hadith.280 - And Imam Ali ibn Al-Hussain (as) used to dye his hair with both henna and Al-Katam (plant-based black)."

Hadith.281 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Dyeing (the hair or beard) with black brings comfort to women and inspires awe in enemies."

Hadith.282 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) commented on the verse of Allah (swt), the Exalted, "And prepare for them whatever force you can muster" (Surah Al-Anfal; 8:60). Imam (as) said: "Among it is dyeing with…

Hadith.283 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "A woman should not neglect herself, even if it means wearing a necklace around her neck, Nor should She leave her hands without dyeing, even if it is by lightly…

Hadith.284 - Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) said: "When nails are affected by Nuura (depilatory paste), they can change their appearance, such that they may resemble the nails of the deceased. Therefore, there is no…

Hadith.285 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as): "O’ Ali, spending a dirham on dyeing is better than spending a thousand dirhams in other paths for the sake of Allah (swt), the Mighty and…

Hadith.286 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "I indeed shave (the head) every Jumu’ah, from one washing to the next."

Hadith.287 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said to a man: "Shave (the head) for it enhances your beauty."

Hadith.288 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Shaving the head outside of Hajj or 'Umrah is a form of humiliation for your enemies and a source of beauty for you." The meaning of these words the Prophet…

Hadith.289 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Removing hair from the nose enhances the appearance of the face."

Hadith.290 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Washing the head with Al-khatmi (a type of herbal shampoo or a plant known as marshmallow root) every Jumu’ah provides protection from vitiligo and insanity."

Hadith.291 – (Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) ) states: "Washing the head with Al-khatmi (a type of herbal shampoo or marshmallow root) removes poverty and increases sustenance."

Hadith.292 - In another report, (Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) ) states: "Washing the head with Al-khatmi (a type of herbal shampoo or marshmallow root) is a remedy and a form of refreshment”.

Hadith.293 - The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) said: "Washing the head with Al-khatmi (a type of herbal shampoo or marshmallow root) removes dirt and purifies impurities”.

Hadith.294 - And when the Messenger of Allah (sw) was distressed, Archangel Jibril (as) instructed him to wash his head with sidr (lote tree leaves), and this sidr was from the lote tree of Sidrat al-Muntaha (the utmost…

Hadith.295 - Abu Al-Hasan Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) said: "Washing the head with sidr (lote tree leaves) brings sustenance abundantly."

Hadith.296 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Wash your heads with sidr (lote) leaves, for every Muqarrab Angel and every Mursil Prophet has sanctified it. Whoever washes their head with sidr leaves, Allah…

Hadith.297 - Imam Hasan ibn Ali (as) came out of the bathhouse, and a man met him and said: "May your (backside) bathing be good." Imam (as) said: "O’ fool, what business do you have mentioning the ‘backside’ here ?"…

Hadith.298 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "If your brother says to you after you come out of the bath, 'May your bath be pleasant,' then reply with, 'May Allah (swt) grant you well-being.'"

Hadith.299 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Disease is of three types, and the cure is of three types : As for the ailments, they are blood, bile, and phlegm. The cure for blood is with cupping, the cure for phlegm…

Hadith.300 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "There are three things that can weaken and potentially destroy the body: eating dried meat excessively, entering the bathhouse on a full stomach, and marrying an…

"Trimming the nails on Jumu’ah provides protection from leprosy, insanity, vitiligo, and blindness. If you do not need to trim them, then scrape or clean them."

Hadith.302 - In another report, it is stated: "If you do not need to trim them (your nails), then pass a knife or scissors over them."

"Whoever trims their nails and mustache every Jumu’ah and says while doing so: Bismillāhi wa billāhi wa ‘alā sunnati Muḥammad wa āli Muḥammad ṣalawātu Allāhi ‘alayhim In the name of Allah (swt), and by Allah (swt), and…

Hadith.304 - It is also reported in another narration: "Whoever trims their nails on Jumu’ah should start with the little finger of the left hand and finish with the little finger of the right hand."

Hadith.305 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Trimming the mustache from one Jumu’ah to the next (Jumu’ah) is protection from leprosy."

Hadith.306 - Al-Hussain ibn Abi al-'Ala asked Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as): 'What is the reward for someone who trims their moustache and cuts their nails every Jumu’ah?' Imam (as) replied: 'They will remain…

Hadith.307 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "None of you should allow their moustache grow long, for Shaytan uses it as a shield to conceal himself”.

Hadith.308 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Whoever trims their nails on Jumu’ah will not have disheveled fingertips."

Hadith.309 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Whoever trims their nails on Thursday but leaves one nail to trim on Jumu’ah, Allah (swt) will remove poverty from them."

Hadith.310 - Abdullah ibn Abi Ya'fur said to Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as): "May I be your ransom. It is said that no act brings down sustenance like ta'qeeb (supplications and prayers) between the dawn and…

Hadith.311 - Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) said: "Whoever trims their nails every Thursday, their child will not suffer from eye ailments”.

Hadith.312 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Whoever trims their nails on Saturday and Thursday and trims their mustache will be protected from toothache and eye pain."

Hadith.313 - Musa ibn Bakr said to Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as): "Our companions say that trimming the mustache and nails is only on Jumu’ah." Imam (as) replied: "Glory be to Allah (swt)! Trim them if you wish…

Hadith.314 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: " Trim it when it grows long."

Hadith.315 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: For men: ‘trim your nails’, and for women: ‘let your nails grow a bit, for it is (source of) beauty for you.’

Hadith.316 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "A man should bury his nails and hair when he trims them, and this is a Sunnah."

Hadith.318 - Abu Al-Hasan Imam Ali ibn Musa Ar-Ridha (as) was asked about the saying of Allah (swt), the Mighty and Glorious: 'Take your adornment at every place of worship.' (Surah Al-A’raf 7:31). Imam (as) said: "Part…

Hadith.317 - And it is narrated: "Among the Sunnah (traditions) is the burial of hair, nails, and blood."

Hadith.319 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Combing the hair removes ailments, and combing the beard strengthens the teeth."

Hadith.320 - Abu Al-Hasan Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) said: "When you comb your beard and head, pass the comb over your chest as well, for it removes worry and lethargy”.

Hadith.321 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Whoever combs their beard seventy times and counts it one by one will not be approached by Shaytan (Satan) for forty days."

Hadith.322 - Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) said: "Comb your hair with combs made of ivory, for it removes ailments."

Hadith.323 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Combing the hair removes ailments," referring specifically to fever. In a narration by Ahmad ibn Abi Abdullah al-Barqi, it is stated: 'It removes fatigue,'…

Hadith.324 - Abu al-Hasan Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (as) said: "There are three things which, if a person understands them, they will not abandon: trimming the hair, shortening the garment, and marrying bondwomen."

Hadith.325 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said to some of his companions: "Cut your hair short to reduce its dirt, pests, and grime; it will strengthen your neck, improve your eyesight, and provide relief for…

Hadith.326 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Whoever grows their hair should take good care of it or cut it short."

Hadith.327 - He (as) said: "Beautiful hair is part of Allah’s (swt) provision, so honor it."

Hadith.328 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Whoever grows their hair and does not part it, Allah (swt) will part it with a saw of fire."

Hadith.329 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Trim your mustaches and let your beards grow, and do not resemble the Jews."

Hadith.330 - "The Messenger of Allah (sw) once saw (looked) a man with a long beard, and said: "It would have been better if he had trimmed his beard. When the man heard this, he trimmed his beard to a moderate length.…

Hadith.331 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "The Magians (Zoroastrians) trim their beards and let their mustaches grow long, but we trim the mustaches and let the beards grow, and this is the natural disposition…

Hadith.332 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Whatever extends beyond a fist-length of the beard is in the Fire."

Hadith.333 - Muhammad ibn Muslim said: "I saw Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) while the barber was trimming his beard, and Imam (as) said: 'Shape it evenly.'

Hadith.334 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Hold your beard with your hand (in a fist) and trim what is excess."

Hadith.335 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Gray hair at the front of the head is a sign of blessing, at the temples is a sign of generosity, at the hair ends is a sign of courage, and at the nape of the neck is a…

Hadith.336 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "The first person to have gray hair was Ibrahim (as), the Friend (Khaleel) of Allah (swt). When he saw a white strand in his beard, He (as) said: 'O’ Archangel…

Hadith.337 - Imam (as) said: "Whoever grows a gray hair in Islam, it will be a light for them on the Day of Judgment."

Hadith.338 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "Gray hair is light, so do not pluck it."

Hadith.339 - "It is reported that Imam Ali (as) saw no harm in cutting gray hair but disliked plucking it."

Hadith.340 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) says: "There is no harm in cutting gray hair or plucking it, but cutting it is more beloved to me than plucking it."

Hadith.341 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "There are four traits of the Prophets: using fragrance, grooming with a razor, shaving the body with Nuura (depilatory paste), and frequenting the mosque."

Hadith.342 - Imam (as) said: "Trim your nails on Tuesday, bathe on Wednesday, fulfil your need for cupping (hijama) on Thursday, and use your best fragrance on Jumu’ah."