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Ablution While Sick

October 17, 1998

Question If one suffers from some sort of disease (like discharge of gas etc.) and because of this recurring problem the person has difficulty in maintaining his wudhu even during the prayer, can he offer prayers or continue his prayers without a new ablution? Answer In my opinion, if someone suffers from the stated problem, […]

Filed Under: Cleansing and Purification, Q & A, Worship and Fasting

The Allowance in Washing Feet during Ablution

October 7, 1998

Question After reaching office one offers his remaining prayers till evening with ablution (but without washing feet) because he is wearing socks. Is this ok? Answer The Prophet  (pbuh) has allowed the Muslims to do masah on their feet, in place of washing them, during ablution, if they are wearing socks and if they had […]

Filed Under: Cleansing and Purification, Q & A, Worship and Fasting

Does a Bath Suffice for Ablution?

October 6, 1998

Question If one takes a bath in the morning and offers his prayer (Fajr) without further ablution. Is this ok? Answer The constitution of Al-Maaidah 5: 6 – the verse which gives the directive regarding ablution before Sala’h – shows, in my opinion, that after taking a bath one does not need to do ablution […]

Filed Under: Cleansing and Purification, Q & A, Worship and Fasting

Regarding the Ritual Bath After Sexual Intercourse…

August 30, 1998

Question Why is it necessary to take a bath after indulging in sexual intercourse? Is it necessary to take a shower if orgasm has been acheived but there has been no intercourse? After sexual intercourse if the affected parts are thoroughly washed then, is there still a need for a bath? if a person wears […]

Filed Under: Cleansing and Purification, Q & A

Difficulties in Ablution

July 28, 1998

Question There are many times in one’s daily life when one is working at a place where there is either no water or the water is not useable (as thought by oneself) for the purposes of ablution. What should one do in such circumstances? Another related problem is that when one is wearing normally used […]

Filed Under: Cleansing and Purification, Q & A

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