The Ritual Impurity (Hadath) and The Obligatory Purificatory Bath (Ghusl)

The ritual impurity is of two kinds: Minor ritual impurity and major ritual impurity.

 The minor ritual impurity is the occurrence of whatever invalidates the wudu', such as emitting gas, urine, or feces.

 The major ritual impurity is the occurrence of any of the five (5) matters that mandate the purificatory bath (ghusl). These are:

1-     Emitting maniyy,

2-     Sexual intercourse,

3-     Menstruation,

4-     Post-partum bleeding (nifas), or

5-     Giving birth.