Tahaarah (Purity)

Does Wudhu become invalid due to drowsiness?

Question: Does your Wudhu become invalid if you keep dozing on and off? So, you’re opening your eyes every few seconds or minutes? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب Only Allah knows best. Answered by: Abdullah FahimImam & Khateeb, Masjid TaqwaKyrwicks Lane, Birmingham 6 Rabi‘ Al-Awwal 1446 AH/ 9 September 2024 Reference: قال في مراقي الفلاح

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Water on the Toilet Floor of a Masjid – Pure or Impure?

Recently, when I was purifying myself after using the toilet at a masjid, some of the water from the outer part of the water vessel (toilet lota) fell on my clothes. I am wondering whether my clothes have become impure due to this, as there is a possibility that someone might have urinated whilst standing and some urine drops have fallen on the floor.

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Washing Body Parts only once in Wudhu

Question: What is the ruling regarding washing the parts only once in Wudhu, instead of three times? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب Washing body parts three times is a Sunnah Muakkadah act in Wudhu. It is not Fardh (obligatory). If a person does not perform this Sunnah habitually will incur some sins. To find out

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Following the Sequence in the actions of Wudhu

Question: Is it essential to follow the sequences in Wudhu as prescribed in fiqh books? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب It is Sunnah Muakkadah (emphasised) to follow the sequence whilst performing Wudhu – according to Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) and Imam Malik (rahimahullah). Although, according to Imam Shafeyi (rahimahullah) and Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah), it is

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Bandaged feet – Tayammum or Wudhu?

Question: My son has a bandage on his feet due to a wound. Is he permitted to perform Tayammum, or does he need to perform Wudhu and wipe over the bandage? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب The general principle is that if most of the body parts of a person (which are washed or wiped

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How to perform Mas-h of the Ears in Wudhu

Question: Which fingers should be used for the mas-h of the ears in Wudhu? Should it be done immediately after the mas-h of the nape, and no fresh water is needed? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب When performing mas-h (wiping) of the ears, a person should use the inside of his thumbs for the outer

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Wiping over Socks at Workplace

Question: When at work, is it OK to wipe over socks when doing Wudhu? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب If your socks meet the required conditions of the validity of wiping over socks, then you can wipe over them whilst performing Wudhu, instead of washing your feet – regardless of whether at work or home.

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Passing wind whilst performing Wudhu

Question: Whilst performing Wudhu, if a person passes wind, does he need to start from the beginning, or can he continue? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب One of the conditions for the validity of Wudhu is that nothing that invalidates Wudhu must occur whilst performing Wudhu. Therefore, if a person passes wind whilst performing Wudhu,

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Delay in washing body parts in Wudhu and drying with a Towel

Question: (1) Whilst performing Wudhu, just before washing the feet, can a person use a towel to dry all other parts? Can he wash hist feet after drying? (2) Can a person take a gap for few minutes (10-20 minutes) before washing his feet? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب Such actions are against the Sunnah

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