Wudu & Purity
What should I do if a dog licks me?
If a dog licks you, wash the spot with water before praying. The stricter view is seven washes, the first with clean soil; wudu is not broken.
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Wudu & Purity
Wudu, ghusl, what breaks your wudu, and staying clean for prayer in everyday life. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.
Wudu & Purity
What is nifas and when do I do ghusl after childbirth?
Nifas is bleeding after childbirth. Do ghusl and pray again as soon as it stops; the limit is 40 days in some schools and 60 in others.
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What if I forget to wash a part of my wudu?
If you forget to wash a part of wudu, wash it now and, in some schools, redo what followed. If you already prayed, repeat that prayer after wudu.
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What if I break my wudu during prayer?
If your wudu breaks during prayer, leave, make wudu again and pray again; the Hanafi school allows resuming in some cases. Doubt alone does not count.
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What if I am not sure whether my wudu is broken?
Doubt does not cancel wudu. If you were sure you had wudu, it stays valid until you are certain something broke it. Here is how to apply the rule.
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What can I use to clean najis at home?
Water purifies najis; soap and detergent help lift it. Remove the impurity, then rinse with clean water until the traces are gone.
Wudu & Purity
What are the Islamic manners of using the toilet?
Islamic toilet manners are simple: say the dua, keep privacy, clean with your left hand, avoid public paths and say Ghufranaka on leaving.
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Should I make wudu before going to sleep?
Yes, you should make wudu before going to sleep. It is a recommended sunnah taught by the Prophet ﷺ, not an obligation, and takes only a minute.
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Is toilet paper enough for istinja?
Yes, toilet paper is enough for istinja if it removes the impurity completely. Water is better and needed if the mess spreads.
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Is menstrual blood najis?
Yes, menstrual blood is najis and must be washed off clothes and skin before prayer, but a woman on her period is herself pure.
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Is it haram to face the qibla while using the toilet?
It depends: facing the qibla while relieving yourself is forbidden in open spaces, but most scholars allow it inside a built toilet.
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Is chlorinated tap water okay for wudu?
Yes, chlorinated tap water is okay for wudu. Treated water with chlorine or fluoride is still pure water and valid for wudu and ghusl.
