Describe the conditions under which a Muslim performs ritual bath (ghusl).
Explanation
Ghusl becomes obligatory for seven causes, and the ghusl for each of these different causes has different names:
- Ghusl Janabat is ghusl performed after sexual intercourse or ejaculation.
- Ghusl Hayd is following menstruation.
- Ghusl Nifas is following lochia.
- Ghusl Mayyit is ghusl performed on a dead Muslim.
In some denominations, two further categories obligate ghusl:
- Ghusl Istihada is for irregular bleeding (in women).
- Ghusl Mas-hil Mayyit becomes obligatory if one directly touches a dead body.
- Ghusl also becomes obligatory following a vow or oath to perform it.