No, you cannot pray if you do not have ghusl.
Ghusl is a major ablution that is required before performing certain acts of worship, including prayer. It involves washing the entire body with water.
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Ghusl is obligatory for:
- Menstruation
- Post-partum bleeding
- Sexual intercourse
- Emission of semen
- Janabah (a state of ritual impurity)
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If you are in a state of ritual impurity due to any of these reasons, you must perform ghusl before praying.
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Failing to perform ghusl when required will invalidate your prayer.
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You can perform tayammum (dry ablution) if water is unavailable.
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However, tayammum is not a substitute for ghusl.
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If you are unsure whether you need to perform ghusl, consult with a knowledgeable Muslim scholar.
