Ibn Bazz: Does Janabah Ghusl suffice for Wudu'?



Does Janabah Ghusl suffice for Wudu'? 
Mr. A. A. G. from Abha, says, "Does taking Ghusl (ritual bath following major ritual impurity) suffice for Wudu' (ritual ablution) whether it is due to Janabah (major ritual impurity related to sexual discharge) or other causes? In other words, if I take a bath, is it necessary to perform Wudu' before prayer or does the bath suffice for it? 
A: If one takes a Janabah bath and intends to remove both major and minor ritual impurity, this bath will suffice for both Janabah bath and Wudu' but it is better to perform Istinja' (cleansing the private parts with water after urination or defecation), Wudu', and then bathe following the acts of the Prophet (peace be upon him). This ruling is equally applied to women in menses and postpartum period as well. 
( Part No : 10, Page No: 174) 
But, if a person takes a bath for something other than the causes mentioned above, such as Friday bath and taking a bath for cleanliness or refreshment, the bath does not suffice for Wudu' owing to neglecting the sequence of Wudu', which is one of prerequisites of Wudu', and the inexistence of a major ritual purification that involves the minor one as the case with Ghusl of Janabah. 
May Allah grant us success! 

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