QUESTION: Regarding sunblock, what is the difference between "waterproof" and "water-resistant"? How do these products affect the validity of Wudhu? ANSWER: A person may use unscented cream or sunblock whilst in the state of Ihraam as the prohibition in Ihraam is...
QUESTION: A lady makes Ghusl after relations with her husband. However, after a few hours and sometimes up to a day, the wife notices a thick discharge. Must she perform Ghusl every time she notices the discharge? ANSWER: The Fuqaha have stated that if a person slept,...
QUESTION: Will falling asleep while seated on a chair break one's Wudhu? ANSWER: If a person falls asleep while sitting on a chair, then his Wudhu will remain intact as his posterior remains on the chair. Yes, if the posterior is raised from the chair, then his Wudhu...
QUESTION: As an unmarried female, I experience irregular menstruation. After getting my menses, I performed Ghusl, and a few days later I found a thick discharge in my private part. I usually cleanse it with my finger and noticed that the discharge becomes watery and...
QUESTION: Regarding Wudhu and the cleaning of the nostrils, it is mentioned that we have to inhale water till it reaches the fleshy part of our nose. Is it sufficient if it is cleansed with one's wet thumb and baby finger thrice? Regarding a Waajib/ Fardh Ghusl: it is...
QUESTION: If I take a Ghusl but don’t follow the steps in order, does it matter? For example: (making intention, then reciting Bismillah, then performing Wudhu separately (making sure each limb is washed correctly), etc. ANSWER: It is best and most rewarding to follow...
QUESTION: After urinating, washing, making Istibra etc. I notice that a sticky, clear substance comes out, and sometimes a whitish, murky, sticky substance comes out. What is my condition? Do I need to make Ghusl or Wudhu? What could be the cause of this? ANSWER: The...
QUESTION: An unmarried female sleeps, has a normal dream, and urinates after waking up, without any sign of discharge. While cleaning herself, she uses her hand to wash the inside area of her vagina, where she gets her menses, and noticed it was moist with a bit of...