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Purity Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Show all fatawaWhat is the wisdom behind washing our face, arms, feet etc for Wudu?
Why was specifically washing the face, arms, wiping the head and washing the feet made fard in Wudū’. What is the short and logical answer for this?
Do we have to floss out food stuck between our teeth before doing Ghusl?
Prior to performing Fard Ghusl, is it essential for me to clean between my teeth using a blade of grass or anything else?
Does sticky fluids exiting from the pores of my skin nullify wudu?
Between the area of my private part and legs a sticky fluid sometimes comes out from the pores of my skin, does this break the Wudu?
Can we recite du’as whilst performing Wudu’ in the bathroom?
Can one recite du’ās whilst performing Wudū’ in the bathroom?
What is the logic behind doing wudu (ablution) before praying Salah?
Why is it important for one to be in the state of wudu (ablution) for performing prayer? What is the logical answer?
I have eczema on my arm, can I wipe instead of wash when doing Wudu?
The skin near my elbow is affected by eczema. Due to this my skin is damaged and when it comes in contact with water it worsens, furthermore due to this itching occurs. During Wudu instead of washing…
My foot came into contact with used water, must I wash my feet again?
In the Masjid wudu area there are drops of used water on the floor that have dropped from the organs of those who have performed wudu. This used water then comes into contact with our feet. In such…
Does entering a finger into a female’s private organ necessitate Ghusl?
If a man enters his finger into the private organ of his wife, will ghusl (ritual bath) become wājib (necessary) upon the wife or husband?
What is the method of performing ghusl on a deceased person? [Hanafi]
What is the method of bathing the deceased according to the Hanafi school of thought?
Do I have to wash through pierced ears and nose that have closed during ghusl?
The pierced holes of my ears and nose have become closed but still if anything is pressed into them by applying pressure, it would go in. Should I be extra cautious in regards to this when performing…
Is it allowed to wear ‘Halal’ nail polish?
Is it permissible to apply ‘halāl’ nail polish as it is mentioned on their website that the wudū water will reach the skin after applying it (nail polish)?
Does pre-ejaculation liquid make ghusl fard upon us? Can we pray in such a state?
Is pre-ejaculation unclean and does this make ghusal fard on you? Can you pray in the state of pre-ejaculation and does the prayer count if you are aware of it after prayer?
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