Wudu (Ablution)

Wuḍūʾ (Arabic: الوضوء‎ al-wuḍūʼ) is the Islamic procedure for wiping parts of the body, a type of ritual purification, or ablution.

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Salah (Prayers) . Wudu (Ablution) . Sexual

What should one do if Madhy, pre-seminal fluid, is emitted during prayer? Is it necessary to repeat the prayer or perform Wudu again?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

Mathy مَذي is not Najis and it does not harm Wudu. You don't need to perform Wudu again just because of Mathy.

Wassalam.

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Doubt . Wudu (Ablution)

When I pray, I sometimes feel like I might have passed gas, but I am unsure if I heard a sound or if it is just internal. I don't believe I actually did, but the doubt arises when I hear a sound. What should I do given my strong belief that I haven't?

When you are not sure about it, and have just a doubt, it means that your Wudu is still valid and your prayer is valid as well.

Wassalam.

194431

Wudu (Ablution) . Fard . Sawm (Fasting)

In Wudhu, if I only complete the obligatory parts and skip the recommended actions, like rinsing the mouth and nose, while fasting, is my Wudhu still valid for prayer? Can you share the ruling according to all five Islamic schools of thought?

Yes, your Wudu is valid if you do the obligatory actions only and skip the recommended actions.

You can refer to Al0Fiqh A'lal Mathahib Al-Khamsah.

Wassalam.

193393

Urine . Incontinence . Wudu (Ablution) . Salah (Prayers)

If I have urinary incontinence, should I perform ablution and clean myself for each prayer, or is it sufficient to do one ablution for both Dhuhr and Asr prayers?

It depends on your health condition. If your urine keeps dripping continuously with out few minutes of break, then you should perform one Wudhu and pray. If your urine dripping stops for few minutes which is enough for you to quickly perform Wudhu and Pray only the obligatory acts of Salah, then you must perform Wudhu and Salah within that minutes of purity.

Wassalam.

193382

Feet . Hair . Wudu (Ablution)

Do small hairs, cotton pieces, or dirt on the hands or feet during Wudu invalidate it? I often find myself checking my hands and feet for such impurities before performing Wudu, which takes a lot of time.

Small hairs do not harm Wudu because water can reach to your hands,but any subject which prevents water from reaching to your skin must be removed before performing Wudu.

Wassalam.

192881

Feet . Masah . Wudu (Ablution) . Salah (Prayers)

If my foot shifts while wiping my feet during Wudu because the shoes I am standing on aren't stable, does this invalidate my Wudu and do I need to repeat my prayers due to this movement?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

No, it does not invalidate your wudhu', as long as your hand was wiping the foot, and not the foot moving such that it wiped the hand.

And Allah knows best

192882

Washing Machine . Wudu (Ablution)

When I wash my arms during Wudu, do I need to make sure every single part of my hand gets washed as well, or do I only need to wash my hands at the beginning?

Bismihi ta'āla

It is mustahab to wash your hands before wudhu'. As for the wudhu' process, your hands must be washed as a part of your right arm and your left arm, including every part of your hand.

And Allah knows best

191856

Hair . Ghusl . Wudu (Ablution)

Can I use synthetic hair extensions as an African while performing Wudhu and Ghusl? Please provide sources for your response.

The hair extension should not cover any part of your skin otherwise it will prevent water from reaching to that part then your Wudhu will be invalid if water does not reach to all parts of Wudhu, and Ghusl will be invalid if water does not reach to every part of your head, face and body.

Wassalam.

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Water . Ghusl . Hair . Wudu (Ablution) . Doubt

What is the recommended amount of water for performing Wudu? I often question the validity of my Wudu and end up repeating it several times, which harms my hair and skin. How can I ensure I am doing it correctly without causing damage?

The Hadeeth narrated from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) states: الوضوء بِمُدٍّ والغُسلُ بِصاع) Wudhu is with one Mudd (750 ml of water) and Ghusl is with one Saa' (3litres of water. Wasting water in Wudhu is not good and some Ulama said that it is Haraam.

If you repeat your Wudhu because repeated doubt, you must refrain from that and ignore the repeated doubts.

Wassalam.

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Wudu (Ablution)

Does using a leave-in moisturizer or conditioner affect the validity of my Wudhu?

Bismihi ta'ala

It would only affect if it creates a barrier that would prevent water from getting to your skin. Otherwise, wudhu' would be valid.

And Allah knows best

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Wudu (Ablution)

Is my Wudhu considered invalid if the top of my foot is not all wet after performing the Masah?

Sipping over your feet is part and parcel of Wudhu, which should be by your wet hand on your dry feet. Wiping over your feet does not need to make all your foot wet.

Wassalam.

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Feet . Water . Masah . Wudu (Ablution)

If a few drops of water fall on my feet while performing Wudhu, do I need to dry them before doing Masah? Will my Wudhu be invalid if I choose not to?

If you can perform Masah (wiping) on the dry area on your feet, then it is valid, but never do Masah on the water which falled on your feet. If the whole area is wet with that water,b then you need to dry it before performing Masah in it.
'Wassalam.