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A Problem Related to Ablution

Earlier archive · · October 7, 2026

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A Problem Related to Ablution Discharge of Madhi usually happens at unpredictable and the most inconvenient times and one is never sure whether it actually did discharge or not. One can do " istinjah " and splash some water on underclothing. In Western countries it is extremely difficult to find a proper place to do " Istinjah ". Most bathrooms are barely clean to allow urination in standing position. When not home, I use dry tissue paper to clean the organ tip before wudhu and say my Sala'h . My logic is that in this other ways of cleaning, e.g. trying to "sit" on unclean Western commode for " istanjah " (tried other ways too) is too much " haraj " (urine and stool stains on commode, concern regarding diseases e.g. HIV...). Which is against Allah's hikmah ( Al-Maaidah ) and the hardship delays the offering and Sometimes even missing of Sala'h . This is Iztarar . Allah SWT will InshaAllah overlook this imperfection of taharah , forgive me and accept my Sala'h . Do you think my approach is correct? Obviously if I am wrong, then offering fardh Sala'h is InshaAllah SWT more important than any other concerns. Reply Cleaning oneself after one has relieved oneself or after a sudden discharge of fluid is a natural requirement of physical (bodily) cleanness and taharah . Furthermore, the natural agent for such cleaning is water. However, if water is not available or the facility for using water for cleaning purposes is not easily accessible, then any other method of cleaning may be resorted to. In the older days, dry earth or dry stone was used as a substitute of water. In the modern times, tissue paper is a much more convenient and accessible method of cleaning oneself after urination or after any other discharge of fluid, in case of the non-availability of water or that of the facilities of using water. Therefore, if the situation does not allow one to safely or conveniently use water for the purpose, then there is no harm in resorting to drying oneself with a dry tissue paper or any other method. I hope this helps. In case any aspect of your question remains unanswered or inadequately answered, please feel free in writing back to me at your own convenience. May the Almighty guide us all to the path of His liking. My fondest regards to you and those around you. The Learner

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A Problem Related to Ablution Discharge of Madhi usually happens at unpredictable and the most inconvenient times and one is never sure whether it actually did discharge or not. One can do " istinjah " and splash some water on underclothing. In Western countries it is extremely difficult to find a proper place to do " Istinjah ". Most bathrooms are barely clean to allow urination in standing position. When not home, I use dry tissue paper to clean the organ tip before wudhu and say my Sala'h . My logic is that in this other ways of cleaning, e.g. trying to "sit" on unclean Western commode for " istanjah " (tried other ways too) is too much " haraj " (urine and stool stains on commode, concern regarding diseases e.g. HIV...). Which is against Allah's hikmah ( Al-Maaidah ) and the hardship delays the offering and Sometimes even missing of Sala'h . This is Iztarar . Allah SWT will InshaAllah overlook this imperfection of taharah , forgive me and accept my Sala'h . Do you think my approach is correct? Obviously if I am wrong, then offering fardh Sala'h is InshaAllah SWT more important than any other concerns. Reply Cleaning oneself after one has relieved oneself or after a sudden discharge of fluid is a natural requirement of physical (bodily) cleanness and taharah . Furthermore, the natural agent for such cleaning is water. However, if water is not available or the facility for using water for cleaning purposes is not easily accessible, then any other method of cleaning may be resorted to. In the older days, dry earth or dry stone was used as a substitute of water. In the modern times, tissue paper is a much more convenient and accessible method of cleaning oneself after urination or after any other discharge of fluid, in case of the non-availability of water or that of the facilities of using water. Therefore, if the situation does not allow one to safely or conveniently use water for the purpose, then there is no harm in resorting to drying oneself with a dry tissue paper or any other method. I hope this helps. In case any aspect of your question remains unanswered or inadequately answered, please feel free in writing back to me at your own convenience. May the Almighty guide us all to the path of His liking. My fondest regards to you and those around you. The Learner

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