Does vaginal discharge invalidate ghusl, and is washing the area with water sufficient for purification from it, or must it be wiped repeatedly with tissues?
The discharge or events that occur during ghusl (ritual bath) do not invalidate it, but they do nullify wudu' (ablution). It is sufficient to wash the area of the discharge with the intention of purification from both the hadath (minor ritual impurity) and janabah (major ritual impurity), even if the discharge is impure. It is recommended for someone in a state of janabah to begin by washing away impurities and the private parts before starting the ghusl. There is no need for excessive wiping or inspection, especially for those prone to waswas (obsessive whispering). Ghusl has two forms: an obligatory form (intention and covering the entire body with water) and a complete form (combining the obligatory and recommended elements). The questioner must ignore obsessive thoughts, as a mere feeling of needing to relieve oneself is not taken into account unless it reaches a severe urge to expel. It is not permissible to interrupt prayer due to doubt about expelling the two impure substances (urine and feces). Praying while suppressing the two impure substances is disliked, but prayer should not be interrupted for this reason.
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