Delaying the fardh ghusl till after Suhoor

Q. Can one take a bath after Sehri, to be cleared from the state of Janaabat (requiring a Fardh Ghusal)?

A.It is not advisable to unnecessarily delay the Fardh Ghusl. However if one is in the position that he wants to partake of Sehri before taking the Ghusl, it will be permissible. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had sometimes delayed the Fardh Ghusl till after Suhoor. (Fathul Mulhim, V: 5, P: 226, Darul Qalam)

And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed

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