Wudu & Purity
Can I make wudu with rainwater or snow?
Yes, you can make wudu with rainwater, and with snow once it melts and flows. What scholars say about snow, hail and dirty rainwater.
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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
Can Muslims play American football with a pigskin ball?
Yes, Muslims can play American football. The 'pigskin' is a nickname: balls are cowhide or synthetic, and touching pig leather doesn't break wudu.
Wudu & Purity
Can I do tayammum when the water is too cold?
Cold water alone doesn't allow tayammum, but real risk of harm does. Learn when tayammum is valid in winter and what to try first.
Wudu & Purity
Do I need istinja after passing gas?
No, you don't need istinja after passing gas. Wind breaks wudu, so renew it, but there's nothing to wash. What to do when you're unsure.
Wudu & Purity
Is it haram to touch a pig?
No, it is not haram to touch a pig. Islam forbids eating pork; most scholars see pigs as impure, so wash wet contact before praying.
Wudu & Purity
Do I need to remove dentures for wudu?
No, you don't need to remove dentures for wudu. Rinsing the mouth is sunnah for most scholars; for ghusl, removing easy dentures is a minority view.
Wudu & Purity
Is water najis if a fly falls in it?
No, water is not najis if a fly falls in it. The hadith of the fly shows the drink stays pure, and insects with no flowing blood don't make it impure.
Wudu & Purity
Is a wet bathroom floor najis?
No, a wet bathroom floor isn't najis by default. Water on it is treated as clean unless you see or smell urine, so you can walk on it barefoot.
Wudu & Purity
Is mud from the street najis?
No, mud from the street is not najis by default. Dirt and rain are pure, and the four schools excuse small, unavoidable splashes of street mud.
Wudu & Purity
Does vaginal discharge break wudu?
Most scholars say vaginal discharge breaks wudu, with a minority view. Is it impure, and what if it's constant? One wudu per prayer time.
Wudu & Purity
When does tayammum become invalid?
Tayammum becomes invalid when anything breaks wudu, when you find usable water, or when your excuse ends. Most schools renew it for each prayer.
Wudu & Purity
How do I purify a najis mattress?
To purify a najis mattress, remove the impurity, pour water on the spot and blot until colour and smell are gone. No need to wash the whole mattress.
