Impure Substances (Najasat)
Purifying 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.
Clarification on removing the taste of najasah
Question
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
In “Reliance of the Traveler” in the section “Washing away filth”, the sheikh (rahimuhu Allah) says: “But if it is a substance (with discernible characteristics, i.e. najasa ‘ayniyya) it is obligatory to remove all taste of it, even if difficult, and to remove both color and odor if not difficult.
Could you please clarify the obligation to remove all taste of najasah ‘ainiyyah
Jazakum Allahu khairan
wa assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
Read MoreProducts Containing Bird Feathers of Unknown Source
Question:
Assalamu alaikum,
My question is regarding using products (e.g. pillows, cushions and clothing ) that contain bird or duck feathers that are sourced from non-Muslim countries.
There are two ways of plucking feathers. The first way is whilst the animal is dead or after being (most likely) un-Islamically slaughtered and the second is whilst it is alive (this is practiced in Eastern Europe and China).
Is it permissible to use products containing feathers from a doubtful source?
Country: United Kingdom
Answer:
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
Feathers plucked while an edible bird is alive, or after it is slaughtered, are pure. If the feathers are from an inedible bird, or plucked from an edible bird after it dies without being slaughtered, then they are impure. In the instance that one doubts the source or whether they were taken before or after slaughter, then the default ruling is that they are pure. (Mughni al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 235; Tuhfat al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 300)
And Allah knows best.
Shafiifiqh.com Fatwa Dept.
Read MoreMust tattoos be removed?
Question:
As salaamu alaykum, I would like to know how tattoos may affect the salah. Does the tattoo make the salah deficient? If done after accepting Islam versus before shahadah? What measures need to be taken to rectify this sin?
Answer:
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
Tattoos are haram.
Removing tattoos is obligatory, unless one fears a harm that would warrant dry ablution [tayammum]. If one was a Muslim when they got the tattoo, then they must repent. If one embraced Islam with a tattoo, then past sins were wiped away upon accepting the din; accordingly, the sin of tattooing is forgiven. Still, when no harm is feared, a person who embraces Islam with tattoos, and likewise the one who got a tattoo while Muslim, must remove them. If harm is feared, then one does not need to do so. (al-Fatawa al-Kubra al-Fiqhiyyah v. 1, p. 164; Mughni al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 406)
Shabramallisi did not necessarily exclude one who embraces Islam with tattoos. (Hashiyat al-Nihayah v. 2, p. 22-23) In fact, he stated,
وأما الكافر إذا وشم نفسه في الشرك ثم أسلم فالمتجه وجوب الكشط عليه بعد الإسلام
And Allah knows best.
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Read MoreIs Vaginal Moisture Pure?
Question:
Asslaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah
Women often have moisture emanating from the private parts, during her pure period (after full cessation of menstruation and before the next period). The exiting of this, I understand, will lead to breakage of wudhu. This is more intense during the mid cycle period due to ovulation and when sexually stimulated. However, what is the ruling regarding this fluid which may be from either the portion of the female genital tract that is reached by the male organ during intercourse or could be from the cervix or could be from the uterus? If this fluid, falls on the undergarments, is she obligated to wash this off prior to prayer or can she assume this from the portion of the genital tract that is considered pure?
Jazak Allah Khair.
Answer:
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
Regarding vaginal moisture, or in Arabic رطوبة الفرج, as mentioned it does nullify the ablution when it exits. When it comes from what is exposed when a woman squats (i.e. where it is obligatory to wash in a ghusl), it is pure. When it comes from where the male part reaches during intercourse, it is pure. When it comes from behind where the male part reaches during intercourse, it is impure. (Tuhfat al-Muhtaj v. 1, p. 300-01) If she doubts regarding where it came from, then it is assumed to be pure.
And Allah knows best.
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Read MoreA Baby’s Filth & Mom’s Prayer
Question:
As salamu alaykum,
What is the situation regarding a breastfeeding mother who has a difficult time keeping her clothing clean from the baby’s urine, poo, vomit, etc? What about things that the baby touches with its mouth after it vomits? We have a baby and its mother is always getting something on her. The baby spits up a lot. When it is time to pray it takes her so long that the baby gets left and starts to cry. What is the situation here? Thanks.
Country: United States
Answer:
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
Infants’ mouths are excused, even when certain that they are impure. (Fath al-‘Allam v. 1, p. 365)
According to Imam Malik, when a breastfeeding woman takes precautions to avoid the baby’s filth, and impurities still manage to get on her garment, then it is excusable [‘afw]. She may perform the prayer as such, without washing her garments. But, it is recommended that she puts on a fresh garment for prayer. (Ibid v. 1, p. 365)
Sayyid Jurdani mentioned,
ومقتضى قواعد مذهبنا العفو أيضا لأن المشقة تجلب التيسير
“Being excused is in line with our School’s principles too; because difficulty brings about ease.” (Ibid)
Jurdani referred to Sh. Shihab Ramli’s Fath al-Jawwad with Rashidi’s commentary. This work is printed with Sh. al-Jamal’s Taqrirat in the margins (See: page 41). There, this view is stated, by both Sh. Rashidi and Sh. al-Jamal, to be in line with the School’s principles; while it is excusable only when she does not have the ability to change or when doing so entails significant difficulty.
And Allah knows best.
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