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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.

Is it haram to stand while urinating?

No, it isn't haram to stand while urinating. The Prophet usually sat, but stood once; avoid splashes and keep your private parts covered.

It depends on the type: ghusl with hair extensions is valid if water reaches your scalp. Clip-ins come out; glue on the scalp blocks water.

Yes, women can do ghusl without undoing braids, as long as water reaches the scalp and roots. Based on Umm Salamah's hadith in Sahih Muslim.

No, fixed braces stay in for ghusl. A removable retainer is best taken out; Hanafis and Hanbalis require rinsing the mouth in ghusl.

No, you don't need to remove contact lenses for wudu. The inside of the eye isn't part of washing the face, so lenses don't block water.

It depends: you don't pray on your period at all, but with spotting or istihadah you can pray with a tampon or menstrual cup in, with wudu.

Istihada is bleeding outside a woman's normal period. Unlike a period, she still prays and fasts, making wudu after each prayer time begins.

Madhi and wadi only need washing and wudu, while mani (semen or a woman's climax fluid) requires ghusl. Learn how to tell them apart.

Wash the wet spot with water; for a baby boy who only drinks milk, many scholars say sprinkling is enough. Steps for clothes, carpets and nappies.

Most scholars say vomit is najis: Hanafis, Shafi'is and Hanbalis call it impure, Malikis only if changed. Baby spit-up is often excused.

Yes, most scholars say flowing blood is najis, but small amounts from cuts, pimples or bites are excused, and blood left in halal meat is pure.

Most scholars say Muslims should avoid pigskin leather, since tanning doesn't purify pig hide. See the school views and how to spot pigskin.