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What breaks wudhu?

205 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 6 South African Darul Iftas (AskImam, Mufti Online, Jamiat KZN, Azaadville, Ibn Masood, Camperdown). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

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“If one laughs aloud during salaah, his salaah and wudu will break. In the state of hadath it is not permissible to touch the Quraan Majeed. Hence, if one's wudu breaks through laughing aloud in salaah, it will not be permissible for him to touch the Quraan Majeed or make tawaaf unless he renews his wudu.”

Mufti Online — Wudhu breaking by laughing aloud in salaah · 24 Aug 2025

“If wudhoo breaks before or during the 4th round of Tawaaf, it is better to restart the entire process; however, it is permissible to complete the remaining rounds.”

Camperdown — Wudhoo breaking during Tawaaf · 24 May 2024

“According to the Hanafi Madh-hab, The husband and wife kissing each other does not invalidate the Wudhu unless impure substances were emitted from the private parts due to arousal. If Mazi (pre coital fluid) was emitted, the Wudhu will become invalid. If Mani (semen) was ejaculated, Ghusl will become Fardh.”

Jamiat KZN — Does kissing the wife invalidate Wudhu? · 17 Nov 2009

“As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramatullahi wa-barakatuh. Eating camel meat does not nullify ones wudhu. However, according to Imaam Ahmad ibnu Hanbal (Rahimahullah) eating camel meat nullifies wudhu. Every adherent of each madhab should follow his madhab and respect the ruling of the other madhabs.”

AskImam — Does eating camel meat invalidate ones wudhu? · 29 Dec 2023

Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.

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  1. Does Mubaasharat-e-faahishah cause the wudhu to break? Mufti Online · 28 Jul 2026
  2. Wudhu Breaking In Salaah Ibn Masood · 10 May 2026
  3. Wudhoo breaking during Tawaaf Camperdown · 24 May 2024
  4. Does sitting cross legged while leaning on a desk and then sleeping break one’s Wudhu? AskImam · 18 Apr 2024
  5. Wudhu Not Being Nullified Due To A Sound In The Stomach Or Posterior Azaadville · 17 Aug 2023
  6. Does taking a blood test break Wudhu and Ghusl? Jamiat KZN · 20 May 2022
  7. Wudhu breaking by laughing aloud in salaah Mufti Online · 24 Aug 2025
  8. Unconsciousness Breaking Wudhu Ibn Masood · 21 Jun 2025
  9. Does eating camel meat invalidate ones wudhu? AskImam · 29 Dec 2023
  10. Wudhu Breaking Due to Blood In The Saliva Azaadville · 28 Sep 2022
  11. Do Bleeding Gums Break Wudhu Jamiat KZN · 9 Oct 2020
  12. Wudhu breaking during salaah Mufti Online · 25 Feb 2024
  13. Wudhu Breaking Due to Leaning on Back-Rest Ibn Masood · 31 May 2024
  14. Did my Wudhu break? AskImam · 23 Nov 2023
  15. Does kissing the wife invalidate Wudhu? Jamiat KZN · 17 Nov 2009

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