When performing ghusl, should the ears be wiped during wudu' or when water is applied to the entire body, and does applying water to the entire body include re-washing the parts of wudu'?
The obligatory (ritual bath) involves covering the entire outer body with water. This includes the outer and inner parts of the ears. For the ear canal (the opening of the ear), it suffices to pass water over it without inserting it. There is no obligation to remove earwax if it is inside the ear; however, if it is on the outer part and prevents water from reaching the skin, then it must be removed. Water must also reach inside the navel and all folds of the body, and anything that is considered externally apparent. There are two types of ghusl: the sufficient (mujzi') and the complete (kamil). The sufficient ghusl involves the intention and covering the body with water, along with rinsing the mouth and nose.
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