Q 1: How do we perform Janabah Ghusl (full ritual bath to cleanse of sexual discharge)? Is there a Hadith about a special Salah (Prayer) after Ghusl? (Part No. 4; Page No. 159

A: First, there are two forms of Janabah Ghusl: complete and sufficient. The complete form includes the Wajib (obligatory) and Mustahab (desirable) acts, which is the way that the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed it. According to this form, a person should make intention to remove Janabah (major ritual impurity related to sexual discharge), say: "Bismillah [In the Name of Allah]", wash their hands three times, and then wash their private parts with the left hand to remove any dirt and then clean the left hand with dust, water, soap, or any other detergent. Then, they should perform Wudu' (ablution), run wet fingers through their hair until the scalp is wet, then pour water three times over their head, starting with the right side of the body and then the left side, and then pour water over the whole body.The sufficient form is to make intention to remove Janabah, then to mention the Name of Allah, perform Madmadah (rinsing the mouth) and Istinshaq (sniffing water into the nose and then expelling it), and then pour water over the whole body.Second, there is no special Salah after Janabah Ghusl. As far as we know, no such Salah was authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him). As for offering two Rak`ahs (units of Prayer) after Wudu', this was authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.