Water

Water is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms. It is vital for all known forms of life, even though it provides no calories or organic nutrients.

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Water . Angels . Qur'an . Jinn

I understand that the Quran states that all living things were made from water. How is this possible if the Jinns were made from fire and the angels from light?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 week ago

Reading other verses in Quran (Allah has created every moving animal from water) (24:45)

and (It is He, who sends down water from the sky and with it We bring forth plants) (6:99) clarifies that Jinns and angles are not included. We can not take just one verse on a subject and leave other verses on the same subject to understand what Quran says about that subject.

Wassalam.

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Water . Salah (Prayers) . Wudu (Ablution) . Ghusl

A person is out and he is not in the state of Taharat when the time for prayer begins. Does he have to do both Tayamum and Wudu or just Tayamum if water is accessible?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 weeks ago

Bismihi ta'ala

As you would know, tayamumm is only done when one has no access to any water or using of water is harmful, like a sickness or extremely cold weather.

In any other case, especially if water is accessible, the mukallaf must do wudhu.

And Allah knows best.

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Food . Water . Hurr ibn Yazid . Imam Husayn

Did Janab-e-Hur know that the camp of Imam Hussain (a) did not have food and water for 3 days? If he did, why did he not take some with him when he reverted back to join the Imam's camp?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 3 months ago

This is a thoughtful question that shows reflection on the historical account.

Insofar as there is no answer mentioned in history books, it is not possible to give an answer.

If I were to guess, perhaps it would have aroused too much suspicion to bring water, or perhaps it was an emotional and sudden moment and he was not thinking about things, or perhaps some other reason.

Ayatollah Motahhari was of the view that it is not correct that they were without water for 3 days and nights. See https://www.al-islam.org/al-tawhid/vol13-no3/ashura-misrepresentations-d...

I don't think there is historical evidence that they were without food, however, the lack of water is much more dire.

God knows best!

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Water . Najasa

What is the ruling of the water drops that splatter when falling from the tap in the bathroom or wash basin?

Such drops are Taahir ( ritually clean).

'Every thing is Taahir for you unless and until you know for sure that it is Najis.

'Wassalam.

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Battle of Badr . Water

In the battle of Badr, who were the ones distributing water to the wounded soldiers?

The Quraish disbelievers blocked water in Badr from the Prophet ( SAWA) and Muslims with him. Ali (AS) attacked the disbelievers and forced them to run away from the water. Ali (AS) was the person who made water available for Muslims in Badr. ( Al-Muqarram in his book Al-Abbas).

Wassalam.

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Water . Head . Ghusl . Body

Is making water reach every part of head and neck necessary during Ghusl or we can just pass water and make it completely reach the head and neck while washing the whole body? Are the ears included as well in this requirement?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, in ghusl, water must reach all parts of the body, but not that you have to scrub it in. Just by allowing water to flow over it would be enough, with some assistance with your hands to make sure its completely reached the parts.

Ears are also included, like everywhere else. But, of course not the inside of the ear, or the inside of the nose. Just outer parts of the body.

And Allah knows best.

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Water . Ghusl

We sometimes mix bleach in our home water tank for killing bacteria and can feel its smell when using the water. Is it permissible to do Wuzu and Ghusl with it?

Yes it is permissible to use such water mixed with small amount of bleach for Wudhu and Ghusl because it is still called water.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Water . Hair

I have trichomycosis pubis where there remains a white coating on some of my pubic hair. Is my Ghusl valid if it prevents water from reaching the hairs while the skin does get wet?

If the whole skin gets wet then Ghusl is valid.

Wassalam.

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Blood . Water . Taharah (Purity)

How many times does blood need to be washed to achieve purity in the case of tap water and Qaleel water respectively?

After removing the blood, one time washing with tap or Kurr water is enough and two times with Qaleel water.

Wassalam.

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Water . Clothing . Tazkiyah (Purification) . Washing Machine

A washing machine uses a limited quantity of water and reaches it to all the clothes through the rinsing and spinning cycles. Does this process properly purify the clothes and the inside of the washing machine given the quantity of water used?

If the washing machine is connected to the tab water, then it will be Taahir along with all the clothes inside it. If there is no connection with tab water or any Kurr water, and water used is less than Kurr, then Najis cloth will remain Najis unless it is washed and rinsed twice with Taahir water.

Wassalam.

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Water . Najasa . Plastic

Is it true that plastic utensils that have become impure cannot be purified with water again?

Not true.

Every solid item can be purified (Taahir) with water if it was not Taahir. Plastic utensils are no exception.

Wassalam.

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Shower . Wudu (Ablution) . Water

If I take a shower in the morning, is it possible to make Wudhu while in the shower to save time and water? Is there a practical way of doing this or do I need to just complete my shower first and then make Wudhu separately afterwards?

You can perform Wudhu just before starting your shower. It can be also done after shower but after you dry your head and feet where wiping on them is compulsory.

Wassalam.