Taking a bath on Friday is obligatory for every pubescent male Muslim, and cleaning the te…

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Hadith text: Taking a bath on Friday is obligatory for every pubesce…

Explanation of the hadith: Taking a bath on Friday is obligatory for every pubesce…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) clarified that taking a bath on Friday is confirmed as an obligation upon every pubescent male Muslim who is required to offer the Friday prayer. In addition, he should clean his teeth with Siwāk (tooth-cleaning stick) and the like, and apply any kind of perfume.

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