Standing Under the Tap to Perform Ghusl

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam

Question: would standing under a tap and letting the water flow over the body be a valid ghusl like the outdoor garden tap built into the wall or is this classed as stagnant water?

I ask as this is something my friend wants to know as its flowing water would standing under the tap be the same as like standing under a shower head ?

Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah,

I pray that you are in the best of health and faith, insha’Allah.

Yes, standing under the tap would be akin to standing under a shower head.

Flowing water is that which is normally considered to be flowing. And water which comes out of a tap is clearly flowing.

It would be a valid ritual bath (ghusl) if you washed your entire body.

I’d highly suggest taking this class:

Absolute Essentials of Islam: Beliefs & Worship (STEP)

And Allah alone gives success.

wassalam,

Tabraze Azam

Checked & Approved by Faraz Rabbani