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Wudhu, ghusl & taharah fatwa
Questions about taharah (ritual purity): how wudhu and ghusl are done and what breaks them, tayammum, istinja, najasah on the body, clothes and places, and purity for women.
4,201 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas (topics are assigned from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and titles, so the count is approximate). Every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Most-asked on this topic
- How is ghusl (the obligatory bath) performed?
- What breaks wudhu?
- Can I make masah on socks or leather socks (khuffs)?
- Does vaginal discharge break wudhu?
- How does a woman with irregular bleeding (istihaadha) pray?
- Is a dog's saliva impure? Can I keep a dog?
- What should I do after a wet dream?
- What may a woman not do during her menses?
- Must a woman make up salaah missed during her menses?
- What are the rules of istinja and toilet etiquette?
Taharah & Wudu fatawa from each Darul Ifta
- Mufti Online6 Oct 2026
Removing traces of surmah before wudhu
Must all traces of surmah be removed from in and out the eye before making wudhu?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - AskImam3 Sep 2025
Can I make Wudhu over wart medication?
Asalamalaikum, I have a wart on my hand. I bought an over the counter wart remover that freezes the wart which eventually causes it to fall off. My…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Azaadville1 Sep 2026
Ghusl For A Skeleton
A person was missing for some time. His skeleton was recovered. What is the ruling regarding Ghusl and Janaazah Salaah?
- Ibn Masood30 Sep 2026
Continuous Discharge Preventing Wudhu
I suffer with discharge. Every Salaah time there is discharge there but I do have a clean time frame to read my Fardh, even Sunnah although I repeat…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN29 Jul 2026
Can a woman perform Fard Ghusl without undoing her braids?
I have been told that a woman does not need to undo her braids when performing Ghusl. Is this correct? Does the same ruling apply to a bun or…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Camperdown21 Sep 2026
Tayammum in place of ghusl due to embarrassment or fear
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. I follow the Hanafi madhhab and I am currently in a state of janabah. I genuinely cannot perform…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - MJC21 Nov 2024
How does one Perform Wudu and Salah with Constant Release of Impurities?
May Allah grant you relief from your medical difficulties and help you find a lasting solution for your ailments. Remember, Allah does not place a…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Amjadi2 Aug 2026
Is Wudu valid if a person is wearing contact lenses?
Is Wudu valid if a person is wearing contact lenses? (Hamzah Shaik)
Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi… - MUBZ4 Dec 2024
Does Washing Impurities from a Child Invalidate one’s Wuḍū
Asalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh I hope Muftisaab is well I would like to enquire, if a parent washes a child after the child has…
- Mufti Online19 Sep 2026
Applying Zam-Buk before making wudhu
Is it permissible to use a taweez for my acne (pimples)? Is ones wudhu accepted if one has Zam-Buk and after making wudhu there is still some…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - AskImam15 Jul 2025
Is it permissible to perform wudhu in a washroom? Would it permissible to perform wudhu in a washbasin? Can I wash my feet in the toilet?
Please give me a response to the following questions: 1. The washroom in my office consists of toilets, urinals, wash basins and also there is a…
Mawlana Faraz Ibn Adam - Azaadville11 Aug 2026
A Woman In Menses Performing Ghusl On A Mayyit
Is it permissible for a woman in menses to give Ghusl to a Mayyit?
- Ibn Masood5 Aug 2026
Miscellaneous Queries On Wudhu
Q1) When washing the hands, should the right hand be washed thrice followed by the left hand thrice, or the right once and then the left once, until…
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN22 Apr 2026
Is Wudhu a requirement for Sajdah Tilaawat?
I wanted to enquire about whether one needs to be in a state of Wudhu when doing the Sajdah Tilaawat.
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Camperdown14 Aug 2026
Ghusl for a Person Who Died in a Car Accident
Assalamualaykum Warahmatullah Please check this masla for me Should we give Ghusl to a person who passed away on the spot after his car collided…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - MJC6 Feb 2024
The Cast, Tayammum and Repeating Salah
1. The Shafi’i school’s stance regarding the above query is quite strict. The specific details are as follows: 1.1. If the covering or cast is…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Amjadi10 Oct 2025
The Ruling of Shari'ah on Performing Ghusl After Bathing the Deceased
What does sacred Shari‘ah state regarding this matter: After bathing a deceased person, is it necessary for the one who performed the ghusl to also…
Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - MUBZ20 Aug 2024
Removing Impurity from one’s Clothes Before Performing Ṣalāh
If I have urine incontinence do I have to change my pad for every salaah even if it is continuous ?
- Mufti Online9 Sep 2026
Washing the beard in wudhu
1. I have a big beard. Must I wash it each time I wash my face during wudhu? 2. Must I wash my sideburns as well?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - AskImam11 Jul 2025
Are Muslims allowed to read an English copy of the Quran without Wudhu?
Are Muslims allowed to read an English copy of the Quran without Wudhu?
- Azaadville3 Apr 2026
Water Reaching The Holes Of A Piercing During Ghusl
What is the ruling with regard to Ghusl and piercings? Must the water go through the holes?
- Ibn Masood7 Jun 2026
“Wudhu Socks Lite”
I am writing to ask whether the “Wudhu Socks Lite” are valid to use as Khuffain. The packaging states that they are 100% waterproof, breathable,…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN29 Jan 2025
The status of Ghusl & Wudhu with eyelash extensions
Is the Wudhu and Salaah of a woman with eyelash extensions valid? Does it make a difference if the eyelash extension is attached to the eyelash and…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Camperdown3 Jul 2026
Wudhu with lash clusters
Assalamualikum! I wanted to know about the validity of wudhu with eyelash clusters since I can’t find the answer anywhere, I know wudhu is not valid…
Baba Abu Bakr - MJC12 Jul 2023
The ghusl of a deceased transgender
It is important to clarify that in Islam, an individual’s biological sex remains unchanged regardless of any alterations they make to their body. A…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Mufti Online9 Sep 2026
Wudhu for one who has crust in the corner of the eyes
If crust is found in the corner of the eyes 15-20min after wudhu despite rubbing ones eyes at the time of wudhu, is the wudhu fine?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - AskImam20 Jun 2025
Is it permissible to have intimate relations multiple times without performing ghusl in between?
If I have intercourse with my wife at night before going to sleep can I again have intercourse in the same night before doing ghusl after first…
Mawlana Faraz Ibn Adam - Azaadville11 Feb 2026
Facing The Mayyit Towards The Qiblah During Ghusl
What are the rules regarding facing the Mayyit towards the Qiblah during Ghusl?
- Ibn Masood2 Jun 2026
Wudhu While Wearing Contact Lenses
Can I make Wudhu with contact lenses on?
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN10 Oct 2024
Is it compulsory to make ghusl after giving ghusl to the deceased?
Is it compulsory to make ghusl (bath) after giving ghusl to the deceased?
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Camperdown13 Apr 2026
Ghusl at a Hospital – IV Drip
Assalamu alaykum, I hope this finds you well InshaAllah. I had a recent experience where I was admitted to hospital unexpectedly and stayed for a…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - MJC30 Mar 2022
Ghusl after pap smear
With reference to your query, please be informed as follows: After an internal examination by a gynecologist, there is no need for a farḍ ghusl. As…
Mufti Taha Karaan - Mufti Online2 Sep 2026
Doubting during salaah whether any impurity had come out
Is it true that if you believe your prayer is broken from ritual impurity escaping, then it is? Such as if something drips down your nose and you…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - AskImam24 Feb 2025
If istinjaa is not made, is ghusl compulsory?
My question is that if a Muslim does not wash his private parts after urination. Then for him ghusl is compulsory?
Muhammad Yusuf bin Moulana Abdur Rahim Khan - Azaadville10 Feb 2026
Who Should Perform The Ghusl Of A Mayyit
Wo should perform the Ghusl of a Mayyit?
- Ibn Masood13 May 2026
Transfer Of Impurity
Does contamination occur when cashiers handle Haraam meat and then touch other items, or it is placed on a counter where other items will be placed?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN23 Sep 2024
Noticing a few drops of semen after performing Ghusl
I performed Ghusl after relations, but shortly afterwards, I noticed a few more drops of semen. Should I perform Ghusl again? Please advise.
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Camperdown2 Mar 2026
When making ghusl, how far must I sniff water up my nose? how many centimetres up my nostrils must it travel?
Assalamu ‘alaykum, I have been Muslim a few months now and this is my first Ramadan. I’ve been advised to stick a madhab for simplicity so if you…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - MJC9 Jul 2026
The Transformation of Wine to Vinegar
Assuming you are referring to vinegar that does not carry certification from a recognized scholarly body, please note the following: While the…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Mufti Online30 Aug 2026
Wudhu of one who sits and sleeps in a plane or car seat
Does your wudhu break when sitting and sleeping in a plane or car seat?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - AskImam5 Jun 2024
Ghusl with contact lens
A woman wears sleeping contact lens, they last for 1 mnt an must be replaced monthly. What is the mas’ala regarding ghusl. Shukran.
Arshad Ali - Azaadville9 Feb 2026
The Person Performing Ghusl On A Mayyit Being In The State Of Wudhu
Does the person performing Ghusl on a Mayyit have to be in the state of Wudhu?
- Ibn Masood10 May 2026
Wudhu Breaking In Salaah
Q1) Does the Muqtadi’s Salaah break if the Imaam’s Wudhu breaks before Tashahhud and no other person was appointed in the Imaam’s place? Q2) Does a…
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN17 May 2024
Wudhu with spray bottle
Please let me know the ruling on spray bottles and mist bottles for Wudhu? There are a variety of them available on the market. Is it acceptable to…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Camperdown27 Dec 2025
Ghusl With Glucose Monitoring Sensor
Zaid, who is a diabetic patient, uses a glucose-monitoring patch on his arm. The patch is connected to a mobile app, lasts for 14 days, cannot be…
Rukunuddin Bin Jahangir - MJC25 Jun 2025
Does Cat Hair on Your Clothing Invalidate the Salah?
According to the main view in the Shāfiʿī school, cat hair that is separated from a living cat will be considered impure. However, according to an…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Mufti Online28 Jul 2026
Does Mubaasharat-e-faahishah cause the wudhu to break?
I am a student of deen and I would like to find out regarding a certain masalah which we came across in Bhesti Zewar. In Bheshti Zewar, it is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - AskImam9 Apr 2024
Will one’s wudhu terminate by exposing the body?
When someone take shower naked, will he/she needs to do wudu after completing shower? While in wudu, if I change my pant by becoming naked, will I…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Azaadville15 Oct 2025
Principles With Regard To The Transfer Of Najaasat
I want to know when does the domino effect of impure items stop? For example, if the right hand of a person becomes Najis , and then, while still…
- Ibn Masood13 Apr 2026
Ghusl In The Absence Of Ablution Facilities
I was admitted to hospital unexpectedly and stayed for a few days. I had access to a communal bathroom without shower facilities. I experience…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN27 Feb 2024
Is ghusl necessary if a baby urinates or poos on a person?
If a baby urinates or poos on you while bathing or changing them, do we need to make ghusl or take a shower to remove the impurity?
Mufti Moosa Salie - Camperdown21 Nov 2025
Traces of Impurity Found After Performing Salaah
Salams Mufti I got hemorrhoids surgery shukar recoverig Tell me masla about wuzu Sometimes after using toilet I find little dirt (feces) on my…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - MJC11 Jul 2024
Reciting and touching Quran During Menses
The Mālikī madhhab permits both the recitation and touching of the Qurʾān for female students and teachers during menses, as borne out by the…
Mufti Taha Karaan - Mufti Online28 Jul 2026
Liquid coming out of a burst pimple after making wudhu
If a pimple bursts and after that I make wudhu. After making wudhu, a clear fluid is still coming out of the pimple. Will this clear liquid break my…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - AskImam7 Apr 2024
Making a new Wudhu before using the first Wudhu
Slms. I heard that it is makrooh to make a new wudhu without using the first wudhu. So, if I made wudhu and then read surah Yaseen or a Quran Ayah,…
Muhammad Fayyaadh - Azaadville5 Aug 2025
Performing Tayammum With Bricks Which Have Paint On Them
Can we perform Tayammum with bricks that have paint and cement on them?
- Ibn Masood30 Mar 2026
Wudhu With Make-Up
Will Wudhu be valid if it is performed without removing the following make-up products: mascara, kajal, eyeliner, blush, lipstick, foundation and…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN25 Jan 2024
Who should give Ghusl to the Deceased?
Please advise whom should give Ghusl amongst family for females. If a female member is part of the Ghusl group is it correct of her to stop other…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Camperdown19 Sep 2025
Using Water Wipes for Wudhoo
Assalaamu alykum wr wb. can these be used to make fard wudhu while travelling in a train or plane. or even by road because sometimes while on job I…
Azhar Mownah - MJC11 Jul 2024
Periods of Spotting and Continuous Flow
May Allah reward you for your sincere efforts to ensure your ibadah is valid, correct, and accepted by Him. Every difficulty you face does not go…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan
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