Purity (Hanafi)

July 1, 2026 3 mins

What Do I Do If I Bleed on the 15th Day of Purity?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My period started early on the 14th day of tuhr, causing confusion and stress. The bleeding is heavy, dark red, and thick. I’m unsure if I should keep praying, which is difficult due to my struggle with waswas about purity and wudu. Washing, wudu, and praying take over an […]
July 1, 2026 3 mins

How Should I Perform Istinja if I Keep Doubting Whether Urine Has Spread?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question After performing istinja, what is the Hanafi way to dry the private area without worrying about urine spreading? I wash, dry, then re-wash near the urinary opening, but water dripping causes doubts about transferring impurity. This results in repeated washing, which wastes time and water. When impurities are visible, […]
June 10, 2026 3 mins

When Does a Lingering Smell Affect Purity After Intimacy?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m a new Muslim. My wife used saliva as a lubricant during hand stimulation, mixing it with semen and precum. I washed, but it still smells. Does the smell affect my purity, considering I touched many wet areas? Purity issues trouble me lately. Answer In the Name of Allah, […]
June 9, 2026 4 mins

Is Ghusl or Wudu Valid with Synthetic Braids?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a married woman has synthetic braids, does she need to undo them for ghusl? And is her wudu valid in this state? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Yes, your ghusl is valid with synthetic braids, insha’Allah. The Sunna of the Prophet (Allah bless […]
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