A person doubts whether they have washed a part of their head after completing their wash. They returned to wash that part and then continued washing their right side. Is there an issue with this, especially since we are in Ramadan?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
If a person doubts during the wash about whether they have washed a part of their body, if the doubt occurs before moving to the next part, they must wash that area. However, if the doubt arises after entering the next part, they should not pay attention to their doubt, unless the doubt is about a part of the right side while washing the left side; in that case, it is recommended to wash the doubtful part of the right side and then wash the left side.
Therefore, it was not obligatory for you to repeat the washing of that part, but what you did does not invalidate your wash.
Source: Educational Message, Purity, Washing (2), Rules of Washing
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
If one doubts whether they have washed their head and neck before starting to wash the body, they should return and wash it. Likewise, if the doubt occurs after starting to wash the body, it is obligatory to wash it as a precaution. If there is doubt about washing the right side while already in the process of washing the left side, it is necessary to pay attention to it. However, if a person who is accustomed to continuity doubts after the time has passed regarding washing some parts while being sure that most of them have been washed, they should not pay attention to their doubt.
Thus, what you did is correct.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Recommended Acts of Ghusl and Some Rules of Ghusls, Article 207
May you be successful in all good.