Can a husband compel his adult Muslim wife to perform Ghusl after major ritual impurity (Janaba)?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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The husband has the right to compel his adult Muslim wife to perform Ghusl following major ritual impurity (janaba). This is because prayer (Salat) is obligatory upon her, and prayer cannot be performed without purification through Ghusl.