What is major ritual impurity

Causes of Major Ritual Impurity

The primary causes of major ritual impurity can be classified into the following categories:

• Sexual Intercourse: Engaging in sexual relations between spouses necessitates a state of ritual purification following the act.
• Noxious Discharges: The discharge of seminal fluid outside the context of lawful sexual relations or unintentional nocturnal emissions also induce major impurity.
• Menstruation and Postpartum Bleeding: Although distinct from janabah, the menstrual cycle and the postpartum period are associated with several forms of ritual impurity; these states are viewed with additional spiritual and social considerations.

Importantly, the recognition of these causes is predicated upon an understanding of the interconnectedness of physical states and spiritual cleanliness. This dual consideration underscores the holistic approach that Shia teachings endorse in terms of personal hygiene and spiritual well-being.