Wudhu (2/2)

Masaa-il Pertaining To Wudhu:

1. If blood or matter does not move from the place of the wound or sore, Wudhu will not break. Wudhu will only break if the impurity flows out of the wound or sore.

2. If clots of blood come out of the nose while blowing it, Wudhu will not break. Only break if the blood is in the fluid state.

3. If a pimple has to burst in the eye, then the Wudhu will only break if the fluid (that comes out of the pimple) flows out of the eye.

4. If the blood in the saliva is more than the saliva, Wudhu will break. Therefore if one's saliva is reddish because of blood Wudhu will break.

5. Blood appearing on a toothpick will not break Wudhu if the effect of the blood cannot be seen in the saliva.

6. Fluid from a paining ear will break the Wudhu, even if there is no sore or pimple in the ear.

7. Water which flows from the eyes because of the eyes paining, will break the Wudhu.

8. If males fall asleep in the position of Sajdah, but do not topple over, Wudhu is not broken. However, if females fall asleep in the position of Sajdah, Wudhu will break.

9. A doubt will not break Wudhu. One remembers that Wudhu was made, but cannot remember if the Wudhu was broken. In such a case of doubt the Wudhu will be considered valid.

10. During Wudhu one doubts whether a certain part was washed or not. In this case that particular part should be washed. However, if such doubt occurs after the completion of Wudhu, then the Wudhu will be complete. No notice should be taken of the doubt.

11. After Wudhu if one remembers well that a certain part was not washed or Masah of the head was not made, then that part should be washed only or Masah should be made. There is no need to repeat the whole Wudhu.

12. It is not permissible to touch the Qur’an Sharif and tray, plate, etc. on which a verse of the Qur’an Sharif is written or engraved, without Wudhu.

13. It is Mustahab (preferable) to make Wudhu for each Salaat even though one may be in the state of Wudhu. It is Mustahab only if at least two Rak'aats Salaat have been performed with the previous Wudhu. Thus if one did not perform any Salaat, it will not be permissible to perform fresh Wudhu before that Wudhu has been either broken or at least two Rak’aats Salaat have been performed.

14. If the four parts (that are Fare to be washed in Wudhu) become soaked in the rain or have been washed by swimming or taking a bath, etc. then Wudhu will be valid even if one had no intention of Wudhu.

15. While making Wudhu one should take care not to strike the water against the face causing it to splash. To do so is Makrooh.

16. While making Wudhu the eyes should not be closed so tightly that the water is prevented from. Moistening the eyelashes or blocking the entry of water into the eye wells. To do so is Makrooh Tahrimi. If everyone eyelash remains dry or water has not entered the eye wells, the Wudhu will be incomplete.

17. The mouth should not be closed tightly while making Wudhu. To do so is Makrooh Tahrimi. If any part of the lips remains dry, the Wudhu will be incomplete.

18. Wudhu will not be valid if any substance which does not allow water to seep through, sticks on any one of the four parts that are Farz. To be washed in Wudhu, e.g. gum, paint, cutex (fingernail paint), etc. If one realizes after Wudhu that some gum or cutex has covered the fingernail (for example), then the Wudhu will only be valid if the gum or cutex is removed and the fingernail washed. There is no need to renew the Wudhu.

19. If removal of the ointment from a sore or wound is harmful then it will not be necessary to remove it. If pouring water over the affected part is also harmful than merely make Masah of the affected part.

20. If the wound or sore is bandaged and one will experience difficulty in opening and tying the bandage for Masah purpose, or Masah on the affected part will be harmful, then Masah should be made over the bandage.

21. If this difficulty does not exist, then it will be necessary to open the bandage, plaster, etc., and make Masah on the affected part.

22. It is best to make Masah over the whole of the upper surface of the bandage, etc. It is Wajib to make Masah of more than half the bandage, etc. If only half or less than half the bandage was covered by Masah, the Wudhu will not be valid.

23. After making Masah if the bandage, plaster, etc., comes loose and it is realized that the affected part has healed, then the Mash made will not be valid. It will now be necessary to wash the particular part. It is not necessary to renew the Wudhu.  

24. If the beard is thick then it is not Farz for the water to reach the skin under it during Wudhu. If the beard grows sparsely so that the skin under it can be seen, then it is Farz for the water to reach the skin as well.

25. Liquid that comes out of the eye while yawning does not break Wudhu.

26. Fingernails should be kept short. Dirt accumulates under long fingernails. Wudhu and Ghusl will not be valid if the dirt is of such a nature that it does not allow water to seep through. It is also against Islamic hygiene and Taharat rules to keep long fingernails and to allow dirt to accumulate under them.

Bad Odor

The odor of cigarettes, cigars, raw onions, etc. is offensive to both the Musallies and the Malaa'ikah (Angels). If one has smoked then the mouth should be thoroughly washed nailed before entering the Masjid.