Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I considered excused (ma‘dhur) if I frequently pass small amounts of gas unpredictably? Can I pray in the mosque despite this condition? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate You are not considered legally excused (ma‘dhur) for mere frequent flatulence. One is considered to […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How can I determine if something is impure when taste and smell are subjective and may be imagined, especially in cases like water near a sink? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Purity The basis of all water is that it is pure until […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I struggle with OCD and prolonged bleeding, making Islamic practice very difficult. In the Hanafi madhhab, niyya is not required for ghusl, so I follow that due to OCD. However, I lean toward other madhhabs regarding menstrual blood, which they define by flow and characteristics rather than just color. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have likely hemorrhoids and notice minor bleeding while using the toilet. I wait for it to stop, but if it continues, I perform wudu and pray. If the bleeding stops during prayer and I later see fluid but no blood until wiping harder, do I need to make […]