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Showering Before Shacharit Prayer

Question

Is it permissible to shower before the Shacharit prayer?

Answer

It is forbidden unless it is difficult for him to pray without it [and even if it is difficult, only a shower is allowed, not a bath]

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 89

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