A young woman seeks clarification on whether the ghusl (ritual washing) performed for menstruation is sufficient to cover the ghusl required for janabah (major ritual impurity) after experiencing a situation in her childhood that she is unsure about. She is concerned about the implications for her prayers and fasting due to her lack of knowledge at that time.
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
The intention for obligatory ghusl, such as that for menstruation, does not suffice for the ghusl of janabah, as a precautionary obligation.
You may refer to Ayatollah Sistani in this matter and rectify your previous actions.
Source: Special Inquiry.
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):
If multiple obligatory or recommended ghusls are required, or if some are obligatory and others recommended, and the intention is made for something other than janabah, it will suffice for that intention and even for others.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Issue 210.
May you be successful in all good.