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Ghusl after a pap smear

· 8 Safar 1438 AH1 min readEnglish
*Islamic RulingsCleanliness (Tahaarah)FatwaFemale IssuesFiqh

Question

After doing a pap smear or a cervical smear test by a gynaecologist, is Ghusl necessary?

Answer

Undergoing a pap smear/cervical smear test only breaks Wudhu. Ghusl after a pap smear is not necessary.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
Checked by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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