In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Mercy-Giving
All praise is due to Allah. Peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) has recommended bathing on Fridays. Friday is the biggest weekly assembly, is like an Eid for us. Therefore, we should appear clean, neat and tidy.
Thus, the Prophet (peace be upon him) has told us not to offend people with offensive odors or smells. Therefore, it is always a good practice to take a bath while appearing in congregations–to get rid of offensive body odors.
Having said this, let me also remind you one should never forget the ritual bathing when they become obligatory: in case of sexual intercourse, experiencing wet dreams, or seminal emissions, or for men when at the expiry of menses or post-natal bleeding.
Almighty Allah knows best.
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