Salat - The Muslim Prayer Book — Page 19
S al a t —The Muslim Prayer Book 19 b. After childbirth when the bleeding has finally stopped. Note: During these bleeding periods, women are not required to perform formal Prayers. 2. In Case of Men and Women a. After seminal ejaculation or orgasm, whether resulting from conjugation or from any other cause. The same applies to night discharges during sleep. b. Sexual contact between man and woman, even without ejaculation and however brief it may be. c. All non-Muslims who become Muslims are also obliged to take a bath and start a new, fresh life as a Muslim. ADDITIONAL SITUATIONS WHERE A BATH IS ESSENTIAL Every new born child must be bathed, and also the body of every person who has died should be bathed before the Jan a zah Prayer. However, for those who are martyred or killed during war or murdered in any way, an exception is made and they are not bathed. Apart from the occasions when bathing becomes necessary, the taking of a bath every Friday, on the celebrations of ‘ I d and just before performing H ajj were strongly emphasised by the Holy Prophet sa. It is interesting to note that the Holy Founder sa of Islam used to take a bath in the following manner: He would start bathing by performing Wu du ’ , i. e. ablution, but not including washing of the feet which