The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) performed ghusl, or ritual purification, following a specific sequence of actions to ensure complete cleanliness. The method is detailed below, based on available references.
He performed ghusl in the following steps:
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He washed his hands two or three times.
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He then poured water from his right hand to his left hand and washed his private parts.
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After washing his private parts, he wiped his hands on the earth (or a similar cleansing agent).
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He then rinsed his mouth and cleaned his nose.
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Next, he washed his face and washed his hands (forearms).
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After that, he washed his head three times.
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He then poured water over his entire body.
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Finally, he moved from his place and washed his feet.
In summary, the steps involved in the Prophet's ghusl can be visualized in the table below:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Washing Hands (2-3 times) |
| 2 | Washing Private Parts (Left Hand) |
| 3 | Wiping Hands on Earth |
| 4 | Rinsing Mouth and Nose |
| 5 | Washing Face |
| 6 | Washing Hands (Forearms) |
| 7 | Washing Head (3 times) |
| 8 | Washing Entire Body |
| 9 | Washing Feet |
