Performing Ghusl due to Incontinence

 

Nasihah (Advice): The radiance of Wudu on the Day of Qiyamah

 

Nuaym Al-Mujmir narrates: Once I climbed onto the roof of the Masjid, along with Abu Huraira Radiyallahu Anhu. He performed Wudu and said, “I heard Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam saying, “On the Day of Resurrection, my followers will be called “Al-Ghurr-ul- Muhajjalun” from the traces of Wudu and whoever can increase the area of his radiance should do so (by performing Wudu regularly).'” [Sahih Bukhari]

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Question and Answer:

 

  1. Q. I suffer from incontinence. When I’m at home, I can have a Ghusal bath every time I use the bathroom. I wanted to know if there is any leeway for those suffering from this disease. Would it be permissible for me to just make a fresh wudhu after using the bathroom, before every fard salaah or what would be the ruling?

 

(Question published as received)

 

  1. Incontinence does not necessitate Ghusl. Performing Ghusl for this reason is a waste of water.

 

Only the washing of the skin affected and/or removal of the clothing/item soiled is required if the amount soiled is more than the size of a R5 coin.

 

Accordingly, you should use a liner or keep tissue paper in your underwear to absorb any impurities. Thereafter, remove it, wash the relevant area and make Wudhu before performing Salaah. (Hindiyyah 1:41)

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

 

Mufti Moosa Salie

Mufti Taahir Hansa

 

(The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.) 

 

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