Years ago I read a book of Fiqh indicating that a man touching his penis does not invalidate Wudhoo’ (i.e. ablution). I acted according to this opinion for many years. Then I read a Fatwa signifying that it is only the opinion of Hanafi scholars and is a weak opinion and that the opinion of the majority of scholars is that such an action invalidates.. More
Can you elaborate on this definition of the juristic term thoroughly and in detail, "Lifting the Hadath or removing filth or things that have the same meaning or appearance," while elaborating in detail on the phrase, "… things that have the same meaning or appearance"? .. More
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh When wiping the head while doing wudu, if someone is wearing hairbands can they wipe over them or should they take them of and then wipe their head? .. More
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh My question is about wiping the ears whilst doing wudu. Must the whole ear be wiped or is it only part of the ears that are wiped? Because I read that the back of the ears should be wiped with the thumb and the front with the index fingers, tracing them around its contours. But how about the actual contours.. More
salamun alaykum.dear sheikh,what is the meaning of the hadith that state that the adorment of a believer will reaches the limit of his ablution.may Allah reward and bless you .. More
My question is on wind from the front passage of females. I read in one of your fatwas that the more correct view is that wind from the front passage invalidates wudu and you also quote the hadith - 'If a person performed ablution, his ablution is not invalidated unless there is a sound or a smell (of passing wind).” [Muslim]- However, i think most.. More
Assalamu 'Alaykum. in this hadith it appears to me that it is enough to wash the arm (in wudu) with 1 handful of water; "He then, took another handful (of water) and did like this (gesturing) joining both hands, and washed his face, took another handful of water and washed his right forearm. He again took another handful of water and washed his left.. More
There are three disabled brothers who can only move their limbs with extreme difficulty. They cannot perform Wudhoo’ unless there is someone to help them. Since they do not want to burden others, are they permitted to perform Tayammum (dry ablution)? Thank you. .. More
I suffer from bleeding acne in my face. Sometimes when I complete Wudhoo’ (ablution), the pimples on my face bleed. Am I required to repeat Wudhoo’, taking into account that the bleeding may last for ten minutes. What should I do? .. More
I am handicapped; my legs are amputated approximately 15 cm below the knee. Do I have to wash my amputated legs during ablution or should I wipe over my artificial limbs or what should be done in this regard? May Allah reward you... More
Does touching one's penis without sexual lust invalidate Wudhoo’ (ablution)? Does kissing one's young sister invalidate Wudhoo’? .. More
Is a Muslim woman permitted to eat after performing Wudhoo’ (ablution)? .. More
I might discharge urine after relieving myself, given that I wipe my penis carefully after urinating. Is this considered urinary incontinence? What should I do in this situation? This might happen to me during ablution or during prayer. I am psychologically distressed because of this problem. If this happens to me, what should I do concerning the coming.. More
Does drinking milk invalidate Wudhoo’ (ablution)? It is narrated that ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Umar, May Allaah Be Pleased with them, heard the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, saying: "Perform Wudhoo’ for eating camel meat and do not perform Wudhoo’ for eating sheep meat; perform Wudhoo’ for drinking camel milk and do not perform.. More
I have a problem: during ablution. I cannot wipe my ears with water because it causes me constant pain and also I have a severe allergy to water entering my ears, even if is a small amount. Is there a solution for my condition?.. More
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