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Does One Need to Take Wudu After an Obligatory Ghusl?

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Question:

Is bathing after intercourse enough for the salah, or do I need to take the wudu again?

Answer:

Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,

If one is in both a state of minor and major ritual impurity, then a ghusl suffices to lift both. (Nihayat al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 230; Tuhfat al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 286)

It should be noted that, if one’s ablution is nullified (like by touching the private parts) while making ghusl, then he may complete the ghusl (it is valid). However, one must still perform ablution afterwards. (Mughni al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 224)

And Allah knows best.

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