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Rules and Verdicts on Spiritual & Ritualistic Purification including Wudu etc.
Wudu and the Qur’an on an E-Reader
Question:
As Salaamu alaikum,
I recently purchased an e-reader for reading books, including the Quran. But it occurred to me that I sometimes will not have wudu while carrying it. How should one treat the Quran in electronic format?
Country: United States
Answer:
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
The Shafiyyah discuss the issue of a lawh [a slate upon which the Qur’an is written for study]. Regarding this, in Kifayat al-Nabih v. 1, p. 434, Ibn al-Rif’ah related two opinions; the relied-upon, which is stated in Qadi Husayn’s Ta’liq, al-Tahdhib, Imam al-Haramayn’s Nihayah, and al-Kafi, is that it is unlawful to touch it without ablution. In Rawdah v. 1, p. 239, Imam Nawawi asserted this opinion without mentioning a difference. In Sharh al-Muhadhdhab v. 2, p. 69, he mentioned two opinions. The relied-upon is ascribed to the majority of the As-hab as “al-Madhhab al-Sahih.” In short, the relied-upon opinion is that touching it requires ablution.
The ruling extends here as the digitally displayed text, on electronic paper for example, is written and we consider it as Qur’an. Thus, if one is holding an e-reader to read the Qur’an from it, then ablution is necessary.
When the e-reader is off, for example, and the Qur’an is merely preserved in the system’s memory along with other books, then this would not require ablution.
And Allah knows best.
Shafiifiqh.com Fatwa Dept.
Read MorePurifying From Pre-ejaculatory Fluid at Work
Question:
Assalamualaikum, it is my understanding that one must do ghusl (obligatory bath) if one secretes semen. But ghusl is not required for pre-cum. Still one must change the article of clothing? If this is the case, then what if an individual is out i.e. at work, and is not in a position to do so? Can he pray the fard prayers? Keeping that he cleans his private parts and slightly washes the article of clothing also? Is the prayer accepted?
Country: Sri Lanka
Answer:
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
In Sharh al-Muhadhdhab v. 2, p. 552, Imam Nawawi related that there is an ijma’ [consensus] established that madhi is an impurity. While, it is an impurity which one can purify from. In our School, it is necessary that it be washed and merely splashing water on it does not suffice. We base this understanding on the hadith wherein washing is specified, “He washes his private and performs ablution. Yaghsilu dhakarahu wa yatawadda’u.” (Sahih Muslim v. 3, p. 557) Additionally, we find the ruling to analogously correspond to that of other impurities.
Standing while Urinating
Question:
Asalaam alaykum. Is it haraam to stand up and urinate according to the Shafi’i School?
Country: Canada
Answer:
Wa alaykum Salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
In Rawdat At-Talibin v. 1, p. 220, Imam Nawawi states that it is disliked [makruh] to stand and urinate without a valid excuse.
And Allah knows best
Shafi’i Fiqh Fatwa Dept.
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The Issue of wiping over a cast
Question:
assalam. I had a fall last weekend and fractured my lower arm bone,and doctor prescribed “cement” over the injured arm for next 5 weeks. Water cannot run over that part of my arm. How do I validate wudhu? Do I have to perform qadho prayers for the following 5 weeks if my prayers now not valid? I am happy if you have already answered such ?’s before. Pls respond ASAP. Wassalam.
Country: Malaysia
Answer:
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlah wa barakatuHu,
Regarding having a broken wrist that necessitates a cast for a few weeks and is not possible to take off, it is necessary that it be put on while in a state of purity. If one did not do so; then, if possible it is necessary that it be removed, one purifies, and then reapplies it while pure. If removing it will cause harm, then one does not need to do so, wiping on it will be valid. (Sharh al-Muhadhdhab v. 2, p. 315-21)
Read MoreDo braces prevent the validity of ghusl
Question:
Asslamu alaikum, recently I have put dental braces on my teeth with clips glued to my teeth. Is my obligatory ghusl valid with this?
Answer:
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
A valid ritual bath [ghusl] is: 1) the intention and 2) bathing the entire [outer] body. Washing the mouth is not obligatory. (Mughni al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 219; Nihayat al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 225) Therefore, wearing braces would not affect the validity of one’s ghusl.
And Allah knows best.
Shafiifiqh.com Fatwa Dept.
Read MoreThe Ruling on Saying the Basmala in Wudu
Question: What is the ruling on saying “Bismillah – With Allah’s name” when performing wudu’ (ritual ablution)? What of the narrations used by the Hanbalis to state it is obligatory?
Answer:
Alhamdulillah – Allah praise and thanks is to Allah who gives us the ability to worship Him! Peace and blessings be upon Him and His family, and followers!
Imam An-Nawawi (rahmatullah ‘alayh) states in his Minhaj,
“[and it is sunnah to say] The Tasmiyah (i.e. ‘bismillah‘) at the beginning [of wudu']…”
In his At-Tahqiq he states, “The tasmiyah is recommended (mandub) at the beginning of wudu’…”1
The proof for it being recommended is that the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) performed wudu’ saying Bismillah at the beginning.
- page 56 Dar Al-Jil [↩]
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