Sayyida Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) described the method of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) ritual bath after major impurity (ghusl janabah): The Prophet (peace be upon him) would first wash both hands, then perform ablution as for prayer, then run his fingers through the roots of his hair, and when he was sure the skin was wet, he would pour three handfuls of water over his head, then pour water over his entire body.