A question about whether the anal area needs to be washed during the ritual purification (ghusl) when it is not visible unless bending.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
It is necessary to ensure that water reaches the mentioned area during ghusl. The anal area is not considered part of the hidden areas (bawatin). The hidden areas refer to parts of the human body that are inherently concealed, not those that can only be seen by lifting or moving a limb. For instance, the armpits are not considered hidden since they can only be seen by raising the arm, and similarly, the spaces between the fingers are not visible unless the fingers are spread apart.
However, if you are referring to the inside of the anal opening, which is only visible with significant bending or similar actions, then it does not need to be washed as it is considered part of the hidden areas.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): Tahrir al-Wasilah, Purification, Ghusl, Obligations of Ghusl al-Janabah
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Obligations of Ghusl al-Janabah