Principles of Practice

1. Definition of Taharah (Purification) 1.1 Linguistic Meaning Taharah linguistically means cleanliness and purity, and being free from impurities.This includes: 1.2 Technical (Islamic) Meaning In Islamic law, taharah refers to acts that render worship permissible, such as: 2. The Importance of Cleanliness in Islam Islam places great emphasis on cleanliness, as evidenced by the following: […]

Types of Water (Aqsām al-Miyāh) Water is divided into four types: Type 1: Pure in itself and purifying for others (Al-Ṭāhir al-Muṭahhir) This is absolute water (mutlaq) that remains in its original natural state and is still called “water,” even if it has undergone changes due to: These factors do not remove its status as […]

Types of Purification (Anwāʿ al-Ṭahārah) Purification is divided into two types: Purification from Najāsah (Physical Impurity) Definition of Najāsah Things That Are Considered Najāsah 1. Intoxicants and Everything That Causes Intoxication Allah says: “Indeed, intoxicants, gambling, stone altars, and divining arrowsare filth from the work of Satan.”(Qur’an, Al-Mā’idah 5:90) The Prophet ﷺ said: “Every intoxicant […]

Definition of Istinjāʾ Istinjāʾ refers to removing impurity (najāsah) from the private parts after urination or defecation, in order to restore ritual cleanliness. Istinjāʾ is obligatory (wājib) according to Islamic law, based on authentic evidence from the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. Materials Permissible for Istinjāʾ It is permissible to use clean materials that can […]

Definition of Wuḍūʾ Linguistic Meaning Wuḍūʾ linguistically means beauty, brightness, and cleanliness. Technical (Islamic Legal) Meaning In Islamic law, wuḍūʾ refers to a specific act of worship that involves washing certain parts of the body with water in a prescribed manner, accompanied by intention (niyyah). The term “wuḍūʾ” is also used to refer to the […]

Definition of Khuff Khuff refers to footwear that covers the feet up to and including the ankles, usually made of leather or similar material, and suitable for walking. Ruling on Wiping over the Khuffayn Wiping over the khuffayn is a concession (rukhsah) granted by Islamic law. It is permitted for both men and women, whether: […]

Definition of Casts and Bandages A cast (jabīrah) is a device used to immobilize or support an injured limb, such as in cases of fractures, in order to facilitate proper healing.A bandage (ʿiṣābah) is a material used to cover a wound, protecting it from impurities and infection. In Islamic law, these means are regarded as […]