What are the books that address Friday ghusl for women, and what is the legitimate ruling on this matter?
Scholars have differed on the ruling concerning a woman's (ritual bath) for Friday prayer:
The majority recommend her performing ghusl if she attends, otherwise not. Their evidence is the : "If one of you wishes to come to Jumu'ah (Friday prayer), let him perform ghusl," and "Whoever attends Jumu'ah, from men and women, let him perform ghusl. And whoever does not attend it, there is no ghusl upon him, from men and women."
Al-Nawawi mentioned four views: It is (recommended) for everyone who intends to attend Jumu'ah (this is the correct view). It is sunnah for everyone who attends it, and for anyone who is eligible for it but prevented by an excuse. It is only sunnah for those for whom attendance is obligatory. It is sunnah for everyone, whether they attend or not.
Ahmad: She does not perform ghusl.
The Hanafis and one view among the Shafi'is: It is recommended for her to perform ghusl even if she does not attend.
The Zahiris: Ghusl is obligatory for every mukallaf (accountable person) unconditionally for the day, even for a menstruating woman and a woman in post-natal bleeding.
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