What is the ruling on performing ghusl (ritual washing) when there is soap on the head and body of the person performing it?
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
It is a condition for the water used in ghusl to be pure, meaning it should not lose its designation as water in common understanding. If the amount of soap is such that it no longer qualifies as pure water, then the ghusl is invalid. However, if the water flows abundantly enough to wash away the soap and continues to flow over the body, then there is no issue, and the ghusl is valid. This is usually the case, as the amount of water that flows typically removes the soap while still being considered pure water.
In any case, if the conditions mentioned are not met and the water does not remain pure, then the ghusl is invalid. To know the ruling regarding prayers and fasting performed with an invalid ghusl, you can refer to Question 5347.
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Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): The Educational Message, Purity, Ghusl (2)
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Obligations of Ghusl al-Janabah