A person started the ritual washing (ghusl) for purification but had to stop due to cold water. They washed their head and neck, then turned off the water because it became too cold. After a while, they resumed and completed the washing of the right and left sides of their body. Is their ghusl valid?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
According to Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect them):
Your washing is valid, as continuity is not a requirement for ghusl. It is permissible for a person to wash part of their body, then pause, and continue after some time, such as an hour later.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him): Educational Message - Purity - Ghusl (2) - Conditions of Ghusl
Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin - Vol. 1 - Obligations of Ghusl for Janabah - Article 185