What is the ruling on the order of purification for a woman?

Chapter on Cleaning oneself (Istitabah) and Impurity (Hadath)

Al-Mughni

Book of Purification

Book 2 · Issue 2 · Bab 6

Open in Qurani

Primary text

A woman has the choice regarding which part, anterior or posterior, to begin cleaning first, due to the difference in physical configuration compared to a man.