(Third chain) Sayyida Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) was asked about the bath (ghusl) of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). She said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would begin with his hands, washing them. In one narration, it is mentioned: He would wash his palms three times, then perform ablution as for prayer, then insert his fingers among the roots of the hair on his head. When he was certain that the skin was wet, he would pour three handfuls of water, filled with both hands, over his head, then pour water over the rest of his body.