The following have been taken directly from aHadith recorded in Sahih Al Bukhari and constitute the Sunnah method of taking a Bath, therefore it is unquestionably the best possible method and brings down the greatest blessings of good health and Shifa from Allah Tala.
- To start by washing the hands up to the wrists (twice or thrice).
- Next, to perform Wudhu as if for the Prayer but delay washing the feet until the very end of the Ghusl.
- To pour water 3 times (three handfuls) over the head.
- To massage the roots of the hair to ensure they do not remain dry.
- To wet the left hand and wash the private parts with it.
- To then pour water (three times) over the rest of the body and wash it thoroughly, ensuring that no place remains dry (for example, behind the ears, inside the belly button).
- To withdraw from the place where you have performed Ghusl and wash the feet separately at the end.
- The Holy Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wassallam) was presented with a piece of cloth to use after the Ghusl but he did not take it, instead he used his hands to remove the traces of water from his body.
- To rub scent (a perfume which does not contain alcohol) first over the right, then left side of the head, then the middle of the head with both hands.
Reference -
Book 5 (The Book of Bathing) - http://www.sahih-bukhari.com/Pages/Bukhari_1_05.php
