Q: Does taking Ghusl (ritual bath following major ritual impurity) exempt a person from Wudu’ (ablution), given that the person intends to offer Salah (Prayer) after Ghusl, or should they perform Wudu’ besides Ghusl?

A: All praise be to Allah Alone, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger, and his family and Companions. Yes, Ghusl is enough; it makes up for Wudu’ if a person intends to do both. They can offer Salah as long as they do not invalidate their Wudu’. If they intend to perform Ghusl only, it does not make up for Wudu’, according to the most correct opinion of scholars. It was authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) that he said, “Actions depend upon intentions, (Part No. 5; Page No. 327) and every person shall have but that which they have intended.” However, it is better for a person who is Junub (in a state of major ritual impurity) to begin with washing their private parts, performing Wudu’, and then performing Ghusl by pouring water all over their body, following the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.