Q58 :Some people insist on having their pants on
when they take a bath for grand ablution. Is this correct?
A58 : When we take a bath as a religious
requirement, such as to remove the state of ceremonial impurity or on a
Friday, we should make sure of properly washing every part of our
bodies. At the same time, when a Muslim takes a bath, he should not
allow his private parts and the area close to them to be seen by
anyone. If one is taking a bath in the type of bathroom which we have
nowadays in our houses, there is no need to keep one’s pants on while
taking a bath. Indeed, it is better to remove them, in order to make
sure that every part of one’s body is properly washed. On the other
hand, if one is doing his grand ablution by a dip into the sea or a
swimming pool, or indeed having a bath outdoors, he must make sure that
he is properly screened. Otherwise, he may wear something to prevent
himself being seen.
Our Dialogue ( Source : Arab News – Jeddah )