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Purity Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Show all fatawaI gave ghusl to a deceased person, is it now necessary for me to perform ghusl?
I performed ghusl on a deceased person, must I now perform ghusl myself?
What is the ruling upon wastage in Islam? What is mubadhdhir and musrif?
What is the ruling upon israf (wastage)? The Qur’an states that mubadhdhirin (spendthrifts) are the brothers of Satan. What are the definitions of a mubadhdhir and a musrif (waster)? Furthermore, what…
When does the time period for wiping leather socks start?
If a person performed wudu (minor ablution), wore leather socks and then slept, will the period of wiping on the socks start from the time of sleeping or from the time of waking up?
Can we put a plaster on a bleeding wound and then pray if time is running out?
If blood flow from a wound does not stop, and the time for salah is running out, can blood flow be restricted forcefully using a plaster and salah be commenced?
Do our clothes become impure if a dog licks them?
We are residents of England and as you are aware, dogs are abundant here. If a dog was to lick us whilst we were going for prayer, would we have to change our clothes?
Does the blood from the armpits nullify wudu? Will I have to change clothes?
While shaving the armpits, blood oozes out from tiny boils, stopping which is very difficult. In what situation, does wudu (minor ablution) break due to this (blood)? If the blood dries up, shall…
What is the ruling on doing masah (wiping) over water-proof socks?
Can masah (wiping) be done on water-proof socks made of nylon the same way it is done on socks made of leather?
Can I perform wudu wearing eye-liner?
Is wudu valid for someone who performs it when she has an eye liner applied?
What to do if little time for prayer remaining and you need to perform ghusl?
Ghusl (major ablution) was wajib (obligatory) upon a person but he was unaware that the time for salah left was very little. If he would perform ghusl, the time for salah would get over. What is the…
What are the physical restrictions between Husband & Wife during menstruation (hayz)?
During the period of menstruation, what restrictions are there between a husband and wife, and which physical interactions can they carry out?
Is Wudu nullified if my gums bleed?
Does Wudū break if I spit out blood from my gums? My gums bleed after I brush my teeth if I am in the state of Wudū. Is my wudū broken?
I have nose and ear piercings, do I take extra caution when performing the ghusl bath?
What do the ‘ulamā say regarding the piercings a woman has for jewellery in her ears and nose, is it necessary for her to pour water into them during a fard ghusl (an obligatory bath)?
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