Describe the conditions under which a Muslim performs ritual bath (ghusl).

Explanation

Ghusl becomes obligatory for seven causes, and theghusl for each of these different causes has different names:

• Ghusl Janabat isghusl performed after sexual intercourse or ejaculation.
• Ghusl Hayd is following menstruation.
• Ghusl Nifas is following lochia.
• Ghusl Mayyit isghusl performed on a dead Muslim.

In some denominations, two further categories obligate ghusl:

• Ghusl Istihada is for irregular bleeding (in women).
• Ghusl Mas-hil Mayyit becomes obligatory if one directly touches a dead body.
• Ghusl also becomes obligatory following a vow or oath to perform it.