What are the rulings regarding cleaning the ear, passing wind, and using soap during ghusl, and what is the correct intention for ghusl from menstruation and minor ritual impurity?

The emission of wind during ghusl (ritual bath) does not invalidate it or necessitate its repetition; it only invalidates wudu (ablution). Therefore, whoever emits wind during ghusl should renew their wudu after completing the ghusl. Washing hands with soap before ghusl is valid if they are subsequently washed with water until the soap's residue is removed. The intention to remove major ritual impurity suffices for the intention to remove minor ritual impurity, but it is preferable to perform wudu before ghusl.