Dog’s saliva and Wudhu

· 30 Shawwal 1435 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

I know that the saliva of a dog is impure. If the dog licks me, does my Wudhu break?

Answer

The saliva of a dog is impure and a Muslim should remain free from impurities as much as possible. If the dog licks you, the soiled area becomes impure and it is necessary to wash. However, it will not cause your Wudhu to become invalid.

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Answered by
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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