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WUDHU, TAYAMMUM & GHUSL |
“O Believers! When you prepare for prayers, wash
your faces and your hands up to the elbows, and
wipe your heads, and your feet to the ankles …
and [if you] do not find water then betake
yourselves to clean earth and wipe your faces
and your hands with it.” (Al-Qur'an: Chapter
5, Verse 6)
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Link to Noor Ahkam 'Film ' explaining Wudhu Ghusl & Salaat
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Assessment BOYS (pdf) |
How
to Perform Wudhu, Tayammum & Ghusl
Prior to performing the daily prayers, and as a
recommended or obligatory prerequisite to other acts of
worship, Muslims must purify themselves – this is
usually done with water. The minor form of this
purification with water is called
Wudhu,
while the major form is called
Ghusl.
If water is not available, the purification
can be performed with clean earth or soil, and is called
Tayammum.
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WUDHU |
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When to
Perform Wudhu - How to Perform Wudhu -
Mustahabaat of Wudhoo - JABIRA WUDHOO |
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When to Perform Wudhu |
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Every
Muslim must be in a state of spiritual purification before
performing the daily obligatory prayers. The same state of
purification must also be achieved before numerous other
acts of worship, such as optional prayers, touching the
script of the Qur`an and the rites of the pilgrimage (Hajj)
can be performed. In most cases, it is sufficient to perform
Wudhu in order to achieve this purification. However, at
other times, a Ghusl must be performed. Please note that
Ghusl is not covered in this fact sheet. |
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How to Perform Wudhu
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Step
1: Niyyah: Make your intention as, "I am
performing Wudhu for the pleasure of Allah, and to seek
closeness to Him”.
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Washing the face: First, remove anything on the face
(and hands) that may prevent water from reaching the skin
before beginning Wudhu (physical items such as a watch,
ring, etc… or even things such as paint or anything which
would act as a barrier over the skin). Take a handful of
water in the right hand and pour this water over the face
from the top (just above the forehead). Then using the right
hand, wipe the face from the tip of where the hair-line is
to the bottom of the chin such that the water reaches all
parts from the hairline to chin, and the entire horizontal
plane of the face within the reach of the span of
the hand from the middle finger to the thumb. To
ensure that all external parts have been washed,
include a bit of the inner parts of your nose, lips,
and eyes in the |
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washing.
You do not, however, need to wash the complete inner
portion of these parts. Washing once as described
above is obligatory. A second such washing is
recommended while subsequent washings are
prohibited. |
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Washing the arms: Using the left hand, pour water
over the right arm from the elbow to the finger-tips and
then, with the same hand, wipe the water over both sides of
the arm to ensure that all parts are washed. Then do the
same with the left arm by using the right hand. The washing
must be done from the elbows to the fingertips and not vice
versa. Pour water from a little above the elbow to ensure
that the whole forearm is covered. Wash in such a way that
the water penetrates the hair, if any, and reaches the skin.
Again, washing once as described above is obligatory. A
second such washing is recommended while subsequent washings
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Regarding washing of the face and hands:
.^. Wash by
pouring water from top to bottom. Washing the other way will
invalidate your Wudhu.
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general, wash a little beyond the required limit in order to
make sure all parts are covered.
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Wiping the head: Next, wipe the front most quarter of
the head with the moisture that remains in your right hand.
Wipe from the upper part of the head downwards (from the
back of the head towards the face). It is recommended to
wipe the length of at least one finger. Wiping can be done
with one finger only; however it is recommended to use three
fingers together (the middle finger, index finger and ring
finger). The moisture must reach the scalp however if the
hair is so short that it can not be combed, it is sufficient
to wipe your hair. While wiping the head, your hand hould
not touch your forehead. Doing otherwise will cause
the water of the forehead mix with the wetness of
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hands, and this will render the act of wiping your
right foot invalid, since the act of wiping must be
done with the wetness of the hands only.
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Wiping the feet: Finally, wipe your feet with the
moisture that remains in your hands. Wipe starting from the
tip of any toe up till the ankle joint. Wipe your right foot
with your right hand, and your left foot with your left
hand. It is better to wipe at least the width of three
joined fingers (the middle finger, index finger and ring
finger), and better yet to wipe your entire foot with your
entire hand. At the time of wiping the foot, actually pull
the hand from toes to the ankle joint (as described above)
along the length of the toe-tips till the ankles. Do not
just place your whole hand on your foot and pull up a
little. Please note that wiping of the feet performed on
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unusual circumstances. |
Regarding wiping of the head and feet:
.^. While
wiping your head and feet, move your hand over them. Keeping
your hand stationary and moving your feet / head under your
hand will invalidate your Wudhu. However, there is no harm
if your head and feet move slightly during the wiping.
.^. The parts
you are wiping must be dry before you begin wiping, and if
they are so wet that the moisture on your palm has no effect
on them, the wiping will be void. Slight dampness on the
part you are wiping is permissible as long as the moisture
of the palm is immediately mixed with it when wiping.
.^. Wiping
must be done with the moisture remaining on the palms after
washing. Do not re-wet your hands with new water, or mix the
moisture on the palms with water from other organs of Wudhu.
In the case where the palms become dry before wiping, the
palms can be re-wet with water from the beard, moustache,
eyebrows, or the other organs of Wudhu. |
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Mustahabaat of Wudhoo |
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Use 750 gms
of water – about 1.5 pints. .. Brush your teeth even if it
be with your finger .. Wash your hands upto the wrists twice
if it is wudhoo after visiting the toilet, once if it is
after sleeping. .. Rinse your mouth thrice.. Rinse your nose
thrice .. Wash your face with your right hand .. When
pouring water on your hands start from inside the elbow
(female) .. Recite the duas of wudhoo .. Begin wudhoo with
Suratul Qadr and end with Ayatul Kursi |
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JABIRA WUDHOO |
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Any
plaster, dressing, or medication which is applied to a wound
or broken bone is called Jabira. Jabira wudhoo is the wudhoo
done on the jabira which is on the parts of the body related
to wudhoo. i.e. to pass the wet hand over the jabira or by
placing a taahir handkerchief over the jabira and passing
the wet hand over it.
Jabira wudhoo is done when:
The bandage is on a wound where the skin is cut or torn,
provided the bandage does not completely cover* any one of
the relevant parts of wudhoo.
There is a splint for keeping a fractured limb in a certain
position, provided that the splint does not completely
cover* any one of the relevant parts of wudhoo.
*For example, if the bandage or splint (jabira) completely
covers a foot, then tayammum must be done. However, if it
covers only part of a foot, with an area visible for masa,
then jabira wudhoo should be done. If it is possible to wash
the wound by removing the bandage, then perform wudhoo as
normal. If it is not possible to take off the bandage, then
wiping the wet hand fully over the bandage will do.
If the bandage is only for pain or swelling, then one should
remove the bandage and perform normal wudhoo, though
tayammum can be done.
If something is stuck on the parts of wudhoo or ghusl, and
it is not possible to remove it, or its removal causes
unbearable pain, then tayammum should be done. However, if
the thing that is stuck is medicine, then the rules of
jabira wudhoo apply.
Like in wudhoo, the rules of jabira equally apply to ghusl.
When you are not sure whether you have to do wudhoo or
tayammum, then both wudhoo and tayammum must be done.
MORE LINKS ON WUDHOO |
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TAYAMMUM |
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When to
Perform Tayammum - How to Perform Tayammum - Things on which
tayammum is allowed - Conditions of tayammum
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How to Perform Tayammum
Niyya
: Make your intention as, "I am doing
Tayammum in place of Wudhu (or
Ghusl), for the pleasure of Allah and to
seek closeness to Him."
Step 1
: Strike the palms of both hands
simultaneously on earth, sand, or stone (in
order of preference) which is dry and clean. (Figure
1).
Step 2 :
Pull both palms together from the beginning of
the forehead where the hair grows down to the
bridge of the nose. Both sides of the forehead
joining the ears and over the eyebrows should be
included. (Figures 2 and 3)
Step
3 :
Then pull the left palm on the whole back of the
right hand from the wrist bone to the
fingertips. (Figure 4)
Step 4 :
Then pull the right palm on the whole back of
the left hand.
Step 5 :
Strike the palms together upon a valid surface a
second time as in Step 1.
Step
6 :
Repeat Step 3.
Step 7 :
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Figures 1 |
Figures 2 |
Figures 3 |
Figures 4 |
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When to Perform Tayammum
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Perform
Tayammum in place of Wudhu or Ghusl when:
1. Not enough water is available for Wudhu or
Ghusl.
2. Obtaining water for Wudhu will endanger
your life or property or you are unable to procure
water by any means.
3. Using the available water will leave
insufficient water for drinking and pose a risk of
dying of thirst or illness, or difficulty for
yourself or your dependents.
4. Washing your face and hands with water
will endanger your health.
5. Water is available but you do not have
permission to use it.
6. There is a risk that performing Wudhu or
Ghusl will cause the time of the entire or a part of
the prayer to end.
7. If the body or clothing is ritually impure
(Najis) and the person possesses only as much water
so that if he was to perform Wudhu or a Ghusl, no
more water would be available for making his body or
clothing pure for prayer.
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How to Perform Tayammum
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Make your Niyya (Intention): I
am doing Tayammum in place of Wudhu (or Ghusl), for the
pleasure of Allah and to seek closeness to Him. Then,
1. Strike
the palms of both hands simultaneously on earth,
sand, or stone (in order of preference) which is dry
and clean. (Figure 1).
2. Pull both palms together from the
beginning of the forehead where the hair grows down
to the bridge.
3. Then pull the left palm on the whole back
of the right hand from the wrist bone to the
fingertips. (Figure 4)
4. Then pull the right palm on the whole back
of the left hand.
5. Strike the palms together upon a valid
surface a second time as in Step 1.
6. Repeat Step 3.
7. Repeat Step 4.
Figure 1 - Figure 2 -
Figure 3 - Figure 4
For more detail, refer to The Ritual and Spiritual Purity,
http://al-islam.org/ritualandspiritual/ |
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Things on which tayammum is
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Tayammum can be done on earth,
sand, a lump of clay or stone. Earth is the first choice for
tayammum. If there is no earth then either sand or a lump of
clay can be used. If earth, sand or a lump of clay is not
availabe then a stone can be used. However, one cannot
perform tayammum on minerals e.g. aqeeq, diamonds... If none
of the above are available, then dust which may have settled
on the carpet can be used.
If dust cannot be found then tayammum can be done on wet
earth. If snow or ice is availabe, then you should try and
melt it to do wudhoo. If this is not possible then tayammum
can be done on the snow or ice.
The things on which tayammum is done should be tahir, it
should not be ghasbi or done on a place that is ghasbi.
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Conditions of tayammum |
There are 5 conditions:
1. Niyya If there is only tayammum to be done
then it is not necessary to specify if it is instead
of ghusl or wudhu. If there is more than one
tayammum, then it is necessary to specify the niyya
of each tayammum - whether it is instead of ghusl or
wudhoo.
2. Tarteeb All the acts of tayammum must be
in the correct order.
3. Muwalat The acts must follow each other
without any undue gaps.
4. Tahara The parts of the body on which
tayammum is done must be tahir and not covered. i.e.
no rings, nail polish etc..
5. Under normal circumstances you must do
tayammum yourself.If you are not able to, then
someone can help you perform tayammum.
Those
things which make wudhoo or ghusl batil, also make tayammum
batil.
MORE LINKS ON TAYAMMUM |
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GHUSL |
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Ghusl Details |
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Ghusl means
'washing' oneself. Unlike wudhoo, it is washing of the whole
body in a particular way. To be able to remove Hadathe Akber
(The big najasat) Ghusl is Wajib. e.g. touching a dead body.
It is Mustahab to do ghusl on Friday before going for
Salatul Jumu'a or on Eid day before Salatul Eid.
There are two ways in which to do ghusl. One is known
as Ghusl Tartibi and the other is known as Ghusl
Irtimasi.
Ghusl Tartibi is done in the following manner:
1. First make sure that there is nothing
which obstructs the water from reaching the skin
.e.g. hair oil, nail polish, lipstick.... It is best
to clean your complete body and then wash off the
shampoo and soap.
2. Do your niyya - It must be Qurbatan
Ilallah. You should know which ghusl you are doing.
3. Firstly it is wajib to pour water over
your head down to the neck. It is mustahab to run
your fingers through your hair so that the water
reaches the roots of the hair and to make sure water
reaches everywhere.
4. Then, it is wajib to pour water the rest
of your body from the shoulder to the feet - the
right side first and then the left side. It is
mustahab to wipe over the body with your hands
whilst doing ghusl to make sure that water has
reached every part. When washing the right side some
parts of the left side must be washed too and
similarly when washing the left side some parts of
the right side must be washed.
Ghusl Irtimasi is done in the following way:
After niyya, the whole body is immersed in water all
at once and the water must reach all parts of the
body including the scalp.
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MORE LINKS ON GHUSL |
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Power Point
Presentations from
www.madressa.net |
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Covers all Ghusls Wajib for Men and Women, as well as how to
perform Ghusl |
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These slides show what to do
when one has an Obstruction, Bandage, or Medicine on a Part
of Wudhu |
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Covers Details on Ghusls which are Wajib only for Women |
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Discusses Alternatives to Performing Wudhu or Ghusl
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Explains how to Wash oneself in Preparation for Prayers
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Paper # 5
Ayatullah Al- Answers to Questions asked obtained from
Islamic Laws Book of
Uzama Sayyid Ali Al-Husaini
Al-Seestani Dama Dhilluhu |
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Q) In Wudhu, while washing the face is washing of beard
sufficient or is one required to ensure that the water reaches the skin
under the beard? |
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A) If the skin of the face is visible from under the hair,
one should make the water reach the skin, but if it is not visible, it is
sufficient to wash the hair, & it is not necessary to make the water reach
beneath the hair. In case if he doubts
whether his skin is visible from the under the hair of the face or not, he
should, as an obligatory precaution, wash his hair, & also make the water
reach the skin. |
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Q) As I understand, washing the face
& the hands in
Wudhu once is obligatory & to wash them twice is recommended. But I cannot underst& as to which washing
should be considered first or second if I decide to pour water on my face & hands a number of times? |
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A) While performing Wudhu, it is obligatory to wash the face
& the hands once, & it is recommended to wash them twice. Washing them three or more times is
Haraam. As regards to which washing
should be treated as the first, it will depend upon washing the face & the
hands thoroughly, leaving no room for precaution, with the Niyyat of
Wudhu. So, if he pours water on his face
ten times with the intention of the first washing, there is no harm, but when
he will then wash with the Niyyat of Wudhu, it will be called the first
time. Thus, he can go on pouring water
on his face several times, & in the final wash, make the Niyyat of
Wudhu. But if he follows this
procedure, then the face & the hands should be washed once only, as an
obligatory precaution. |
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Q) In the course of performing Masa’ (wiping) in Wudhu, is
it necessary that my head & feet are in a stationery position when doing so? |
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A) While wiping one’s head & feet, it is necessary to move
one’s h& on them, & if the head & feet are moved leaving the h& stationary, Wudhu would be void.
However, there is no harm if the head & feet move slightly, while the
h& is being moved for wiping. |
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Q) While wiping the feet in Wudhu, is it sufficient to
place the whole h& on the foot & pull a little? |
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A) As a precaution, at the time of
wiping the foot, one should place one’s h& on the toes & then draw it to
the joint. Simply placing the whole h& on the foot,
& pulling it a little is not sufficient. |
Paper # 6
ANSWERS
TO QUESTIONS ASKED OBTAINED FROM ISLAMIC LAWS BOOK OFAYATULLAH AL-UZAMA
SAYYID ALI AL-HUSAINI AL-SEESTANI DAMA
DHILLUHU (unless otherwise indicated) |
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Q) If a very negligible
small drop of blood falls in the food while cooking, since the food is being
heated, will the entire food be considered Najis? |
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A) Even a small particle of
blood falling in the food, while it is being boiled, will make the entire food
together with its container najis, as per obligatory precaution, & boiling,
heat, or fire does not make it Pak. |
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Q) Is it Wajib to wash the
inner parts of the nose, lips & eyes in Wudhu? |
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A) While performing Wudhu,
it is not obligatory that one should wash the inner parts of the nose, nor of
the lips & eyes which cannot be seen when they close. However, in order to
ensure that all parts have been washed, it is obligatory that some portion of
these parts (i.e. inner parts of nose, lips & eyes) are also included. |
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Q) During Wudhu, can
“Masa” (wiping) be done on the parts of wiping which is wet? |
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A) The parts of wiping
should be dry, & if they are so wet that the wetness of the palm of the h& has no effect on them, the wiping will be void. However, there is no harm if
the wetness on those parts is so insignificant, that the moisture of the palm
overcomes it. |
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Q) What are the conditions
for the validity of Wudhu? |
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A) The following are the
conditions for a correct Wudhu:
(1)
The water should be Pak, & clean, not sullied with dirt, even if that dirt is Pak.
(2)
The water should be pure, & not
mixed.
(3)
The water should be Mubah
(permissible for use).
(4)
The container of the water, used
by the person concerned for Wudhu, should be Mubah (permissible for use by
him).
(5)
As an obligatory precaution, the
container of the water used for Wudhu should not be made of gold or
silver.
(6)
The body on which Wudhu is performed, should be Pak, at the time of washing & wiping.
(7)
The person doing Wudhu should have
sufficient time at his disposal for Wudhu & namaz.
(8)
One should perform Wudhu with the
niyyat of Qurbat i.e. to obey the orders of Allah. If, a person performs Wudhu,
for the purpose of cooling himself or for some other purpose, the Wudhu would
be void.
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Wudhu should be performed in the
prescribed sequence, that is, he should first wash his face, then his right
h& & then his left hand, & thereafter, he should wipe his head & then
the feet. As a recommended precaut ion, he should not wipe both the feet
together. He should wipe the right foot first & then the left.
(10)
The acts of Wudhu should be done
one after the other, without time gap in between.
(11)
A person doing Wudhu should wash
his hands & face & wipe his head & feet himself. Hence, if another person
makes him perform Wudhu, or helps him in pouring water over his face, or hands,
or in wiping his head, or feet, his Wudhu is void.
(12)
There should be no constraint for
using water.
(13)
There should be no impediment in the way of water reaching the
parts of Wudhu.
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PAPER # 13
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED OBTAINED FROM ISLAMIC LAWS BOOK OF AYATULLAH AL-UZAMA
SAYYID ALI AL-HUSAINI AL-SEESTANI DAMA
DHILLUHU (unless otherwise indicated) |
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The Holy Prophet [s] said: "The one who takes prayer
lightly is not of me. No, by Allah such a person
will not reach the Haud, Pond of
abundant."
Man La Yahduruhul Faqih, vol. 1, p. 206 |
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Q) If a person is sure that he has performed Wudhu,
& has
also committed an act which invalidates Wudhu, but does not remember which happened first, can he
pray without performing a fresh Wudhu? |
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A) He should act as follows:
(1)
If this situation arises before
his Namaz, he should perform Wudhu.
(2)
If it arises during Namaz, he
should break it & perform Wudhu.
(3)
If it arises after Namaz, that
Namaz will be valid, but for the next prayers he should perform Wudhu. |
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Q) If a person doubts after Namaz, whether he performed
Wudhu or not, is he required to pray again?
& if such a doubt occurs during Namaz, what is he required to do? |
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A) If the doubt is after Namaz, his prayers offered by him
would be in order. But for the next
prayers, he should perform Wudhu. In the
case of the doubt during Namaz, his prayers is void
& he should perform Wudhu & then pray. |
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Q) Is it permitted to touch the Names of Allah, the Holy Qur’an , & the names of the Prophet of Islam (s.a.w.w.),
the Imams (a.s.) or Fatema Zahra (a.s.) without Wudhu? |
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A) It is Haraam, as an obligatory precaution, to touch the
Names of Allah or His Special Attributes without Wudhu, in whichever language
they may have been written. The same is true for the Holy Qur’an. However, there is no harm in touching the
translation of the Holy Qur’an, in any language, without Wudhu. As for the names of the Holy Prophet
(s.a.w.w.) the Imams (a.s.) & Janabe Fatema Zahra
(a.s.) it is better not to touch their names without Wudhu. |
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Paper
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED OBTAINED FROM ISLAMIC
LAWS BOOK OF AYATULLAH AL-UZAMA SAYYID ALI AL-HUSAINI
AL-SEESTANI DAMA DHILLUHU
(unless otherwise indicated) |
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Imam
Baqir[a] said: "On the Reckoning Day, the first
thing that a servant will be reckoned for is the
prayer; therefore, if it is accepted, the rest (good
actions) will be accepted, too, (otherwise, his
other good deeds will not avail him)." Bihar-ul-Anwar
vol.7,p 267 |
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Q)
What are the things for which performance of Wudhu
is obligatory? |
A) It is obligatory to
perform Wudhu for the following six things:
(1) For all
obligatory prayers, except Namaz-e-Meyyit.
(2) For the Sajdah & Tashahhud which a person
forgot to perform during the prayers, provided
that he invalidated his Wudhu after Namaz, & before performing those forgotten acts. It is
not obligatory to perform Wudhu for Sajdatus
Sahw.
(3) For the obligatory Tawaf of the Holy Ka’bah.
(4) If he has made a Nadhr, or a solemn pledge,
or taken an oath for Wudhu.
(5) If he has made a Nadhr, for which act
requires performance Wudhu. I.e. kissing the
script of the Holy Qur’an.
(6) For washing & making Pak the Holy Qur’an
which has become Najis when he becomes obliged
to touch the script of the Holy Qur’an with his
hand, or some other part of his body.
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Q)
If a person believes that the time of prayers has
set in, & makes the Niyyat of Wajib Wudhu, & then realizes after performing the Wudhu that the
time for the prayers has not set in, is his Wudhu in
order? |
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A) Yes, his Wudhu is in order. Note: If a person performs Wudhu or Ghusl before the time of prayers, in order
to be in the state of purity, they will be deemed valid. & even if he performs
Wudhu near the time of Namaz, with the Niyyat of preparing himself for Namaz,
there is no objection. |
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Q)
If a person performs Wudhu for an act for which it
is Mustahab to perform Wudhu, i.e. Namaz-e-Meyyit,
visiting the graves, entering a Mosque, etc. can he
pray with the same Wudhu? |
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A) Yes, if he has performed Wudhu for any one of
the above purposes, he can commit all acts which require Wudhu. For example, he
can even pray with that Wudhu. |
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. CONTEMPORARY LEAGEL RULINGS
IN SHI'I LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULING
(FATAWA) OF AYATULLAH AL-UZAMA SAYYID ALI AL-HUSAINI
AL-SEESTANI DAMA DHILLUHU |
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The
traditions concerning the signs of the last stage
before the Zuhūr of our Imam (a.s.) mention music:
“& you shall see that music will be so
prevalent that no one will dissuade others nor will
he find in himself the need to do so. & you shall
see that music would be openly played even in the
two sanctuaries (the city of Makkah & Madinah).”
(Mustanade Naraqi) |
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MUSIC Q 166] What is the limit separating lawful
from unlawful music? |
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A] The separating limit is its being of suitable
quality for the gatherings of amusement & of immorality. |
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Q
167] What is the criterion for prohibition regarding
musical tunes? Is the criterion their actual use in
songs by people of immorality or is it enough for
them to be suitable for such purposes? Is there any
difference in situation if they are used during the
commemoration of Imam Husayn (a.s.) or Islamic
songs, for example, etc.? |
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A] The rule also is their being suitable for
gatherings (of amusement & of immorality) & their prohibition is absolutely
not lifted by using them during the commemoration or otherwise, based on
precaution. |
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Q168] What is the ruling on so-called music in
present customary usage? |
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A] It is of two kinds. One of them suits the
places of amusement & entertainment & thus listening to it is prohibited.
The other one is other than this & therefore is not prohibited. (to be
continued, insha-Allah, next week) |
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED OBTAINED FROM ISLAMIC
LAWS BOOK OF AYATULLAH AL-UZAMA
SAYYID ALI AL-HUSAINI AL-SEESTANI DAMA DHILLUHU
(unless otherwise indicated) |
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Imam
Sadiq [a] was asked about the meaning of 'piety'
when he replied: "Piety is that Allah does not
miss you in the place where He has commanded you to
be, & does not see (find) you where He has
forbidden you from." Safinat-ul-Bihar, vol. 2,
p. 678 |
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GHUSL Q] Is it a condition for the validity of Ghusl
that one’s entire body must be Pak before one
commences to perform Ghusl? |
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A.378] It is not necessary that the entire body of
a person should be Pak before Ghusl. So, if the body becomes Pak while pouring
water over one’s body with the intention of the Ghusl, the Ghusl will be in
order. |
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Q]
Is the validity of Ghusl adversely affected if there
exists a thing stuck on the body which would prevent
water from reaching the skin? |
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A.383] All things which prevent water from
reaching the body should be removed. If a person does Ghusl before ensuring that
such obstacles have been removed, the Ghusl will be void. |
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Q]
Is it necessary to include washing of hair in Ghusl? |
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A.385] While doing Ghusl, one should wash the
short hair which are taken as a part of the body. Washing of the long hair is
not obligatory. |
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Q] If a person
does any act which would make the Wudhu void while
he is performing Ghusl, will his Ghusl become void
& should he start all over again? |
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A.392] If one does any act which would invalidate
the Wudhu while doing Ghusl, one does not have to abandon the Ghusl & start
all over again. In fact, one can continue with the same Ghusl till completion.
However, in this situation, one will have to do Wudhu also, as per obligatory
precaution. |
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CONTEMPORARY LEAGEL RULINGS IN
SHI'I LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULING (FATAWA) OF
AYATULLAH AL-UZAMA SAYYID ALI AL-HUSAINI AL-SEESTANI
DAMA DHILLUHU |
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The
Holy Prophet (saww) has said, “The Almighty Allah
has sent me as a mercy to the worlds, to guide the
people. & He ordered me to eradicate the playing
of flute & other instruments of music, all games of
vice, idol (worship) & all practices of the days of
ignorance.” (Mustadrak ul-Wasa’il, Chapter 79)
(continued from last week – Paper # 21) |
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MUSIC Q169] Some types of music are broadcast before
the recitation of the noble Qur’an or the Adhan,
before the religious program begins or during. Is it
permissible to listen to it? |
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A] The great majority of them are of the second
type & thus are lawful. |
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Q
170] Musical interludes are music that precedes
announcement of the news. |
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A] The same applies (see answer above) |
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Q
172] Is it permissible to listen to religious songs,
for example, religious phrases that are composed
with musical tunes that are common amongst the
people of amusement & entertainment? |
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A] It is prohibited to listen to them. The same
ruling applies to all phrases that are not for pleasure & amusement – such
supplication or dhikr – but composed with these musical tunes. (to be continued,
insha-Allah, next week) |
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Paper
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED OBTAINED FROM ISLAMIC
LAWS BOOK OF AYATULLAH AL-UZAMA
SAYYID ALI AL-HUSAINI AL-SEESTANI DAMA DHILLUHU
(unless otherwise indicated) |
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No Intercession for Those Who Regard Salāt
Unimportant.
Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said: “Our
intercession is not for those who consider the
Prayers unimportant.” “Our intercession is not for
those who considered the Prayers lightly.”
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) has said: “One
who considers prayers unimportant is not from me. By
Allah, he is not from me.
By Allah, he cannot reach near me at the Haudh al-Kauthar.”
(the cistern in Paradise) (Bihār al-Anwār) |
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GHUSL Q) Is washing of hair obligatory in Ghusl? |
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A) While doing Ghusl, one should wash the short
hair which are taken as a part of the body. Washing of the long hair is not
obligatory. However, if one makes water reach the skin in such a way that those
long hair do not become wet, the Ghusl is in order. On the other hand, if it is
not possible to make water reach the skin without washing the hair one should
wash the hair so that water may reach the body. |
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Q)
Is there any difference in the conditions for the
validity of Tartibi Ghusl with the ones stipulated
for Wudhu? |
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A) All the conditions for the validity of Wudhu
also apply to the validity of Ghusl except:
(a) For Ghusl it is not necessary that the body be washed downwards.
(b) It is not necessary to wash the body immediately after washing the head & the neck. There is no harm, therefore, if there is a lapse of some time after
washing one’s head & neck before washing one’s body. It is not necessary that
one should wash one’s head, neck & body in one instance. |
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Q)
In the event one urinates or passes wind (or does
any act which would invalidate the Wudhu) while
doing Ghusl, is he required to abandon the Ghusl & perform the Ghusl again? |
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A) No, he does not have to abandon the Ghusl & start all over again. In fact, one can continue with the same Ghusl till
completion. However, in this situation, one will have to do Wudhu also, as per
obligatory precaution. |
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Paper
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED OBTAINED FROM ISLAMIC
LAWS BOOK OF AYATULLAH AL-UZAMA
SAYYID ALI AL-HUSAINI AL-SEESTANI DAMA DHILLUHU
(unless otherwise indicated) |
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Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.w.) has
said: One who wakes up with his whole attention directed towards the world is
cut off from God, & God shall make four qualities to accompany him: endless
sorrow, never ending occupation, a neediness which is never relieved,
& a hope which is never achieved. (Jami'al-Sa'adat (The Collector of
Felicities). (continued from last week) Rules about Ghusl. |
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1) It is not
necessary that the entire body of a person should be Pak before Irtimasi or
Tartibi Ghusl. So, if the body becomes Pak while diving in water or pouring
water over one’s body with the intention of the Ghusl, the Ghusl will be in
order. |
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2) While doing Ghusl, if a part
of the body, however small, remains unwashed the Ghusl is invalid. But, it is
not obligatory to wash the inside of the ear or nose and other places which are
reckoned to be the interior of the body. |
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3) All things
which prevent water from reaching the body should be removed. If a person does
Ghusl before ensuring that such obstacles have been removed, the Ghusl will be
void. |
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4) At the time of Ghusl, if one
doubts whether there is something on one’s body which would prevent water from
reaching the body, one should investigate and satisfy oneself that the obstacle
is not there and if it is there he should remove it. |
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5) While doing
Ghusl, one should wash the short hair which are taken as a part of the body.
Washing of the long hair is not obligatory. However, if one makes water reach
the skin in such a way that those long hair do not become wet, the Ghusl is in
order. However, if it is not possible to make water reach the skin without
washing those hair one should wash them so that water may reach the body. |
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6) When a person is in doubt
whether he or she has done Ghusl or not, such a person must do Ghusl. However,
if doubt arises in the mind after Ghusl as to whether Ghusl was correct or not,
then there is no need to do Ghusl again. |
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7) If one
urinates or passes wind (or does any act which would invalidate the Wudhu) while
doing the Ghusl, one does not have to abandon the Ghusl and start all over
again. In fact, one can continue with the same Ghusl till completion. However,
in this situation, one will have to do Wudhu also, as per obligatory precaution. |
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8) A person who has more than
one Ghusl to do can do one Ghusl with the Niyyat of the rest. In fact, one Ghusl
with its Niyyat is enough to represent all others. |
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9) A person who
does Ghusl of Janabat should not do Wudhu for the prayers. In fact one can offer
prayers without performing Wudhu after all Wajib Ghusls (except the bath for
“medium istihaza”). |
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NOTE: All the conditions for
the validity of Wudhu (e.g. the water being pure and not having been usurped)
also apply to the validity of Ghusl. |
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