Purity

August 19, 2026 2 mins

Do Impure Splashes Count Collectively?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Regarding major impurities, impurities up to 5 cm in diameter are excused. Does this exemption apply only to a single spot? For example, if multiple splashes of impure toilet water touch my skin, should I consider their combined size, or is having more than one spot enough to make […]
August 14, 2026 5 mins

Where Does the Ankle Begin and End for Washing the Feet in Wudu?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Where exactly does the ankle begin and end for the washing of the feet in wudu, and is it the same for men and women? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate In the Hanafi school, the ankle (kaʿb) in wudu is the protruding bone on […]
August 7, 2026 3 mins

Is the Hanafi Ruling Different From the Shafi‘i Ruling on Purity?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Over the years, my purity period has shortened to 12-15 days, but my period occurs with normal symptoms. It has been consistent for months, so it’s not istihada. According to this answer Rules Regarding an Incomplete Clean Period, I should treat the first days as istihada until 15 days of […]
July 24, 2026 3 mins

Do Internal Sensations and Noises Invalidate One’s Wudu?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I suffer from waswas, which are derogatory thoughts that taunt me. As a teen without access to a madrasa or a teacher, I deal with flatulence issues. Sometimes I hear clicks and groans near my backside, but no gas is released. Moving sometimes decreases internal pressure, making me think […]
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