Najasa (Impurity)

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Food . Hindusim . Najasa (Impurity) . Ethics

I have been told that Islamic rulings dictate that we cannot eat with a Hindu or anyone that is not from Ahle Kitab and that the food that they touch becomes impure. Is this true? If so, isn't this just plain discrimination?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answer updated 4 years ago

There is an article entitled 'The Implications of Unbelief: Tracing the Emergence of Distinctly Shi'i Notions Regarding the Food and Impurity of Non-Muslims', by David Freidenreich, published in 'Islamic Law and Society', Vol. 18, published by Brill. This traces the development of Shi'i fiqh, and makes the point that the particular development of these rules developed in the 5th/11th century; i.e. the matter was much less clear prior to this era. It would require a study of the socio-political background to the development of this fiqh, in order to understand further what brought about this development. There are also a number of contradictory narrations in Shi'i sources regarding these rulings. Incidentally, Hindus also have rulings on purity with regard to non-Hindus.

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Najasa (Impurity) . Makruh . Food

Is it permissible to eat in the bathroom under any conditions or is it considered Najasa or Makruh?

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 4 years ago

It is allowed and not Haraam, but just Makrouh (disliked) to eat in the bathroom. If there is a condition forcing you to eat in the bathroom, you are allowed to do so.

Wassalam.

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Najasa (Impurity) . Sexual

Does sweat also become impure if a person is in the state of Janabah? For example, if a person wore a cloth or wiped his sweat with a towel will they also become impure?

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 4 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

No, sweat does not become najis in this case.

A general principle is when one is in the state of janabah, it is imperitave to hasten in doing their ghusl.

And Allah knows best.

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Water . Cooking Oil . Najasa (Impurity)

If a surface has oil on it, and in case some drops of Nijasat falls on it, would running the water two to three times over that surface make it pure or will the oil have to be removed first?

If the whole surface is covered by oil which made a layer on it, you need to remove the oil first.

Wassalam.

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Najasa (Impurity)

If one cannot remember if Najasat touched an object or not, is the object considered pure?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 4 years ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

You can assume the item is pure until you are certain it became najis and this is a general principle.

May Allah grant you success

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Najasa (Impurity) . Clothing

Do you have to say anything while purifying clothes and other things from Najasa? Do you have to send Salawaat to the Prophet (saw) and his immaculate family? Or can you just simply say nothing while doing so?

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

No it isn't necessary for you to say any specific words or have a particular intention for purifying something; you may just do the action. Yes other acts such as wudu, ghusl, salah and fasting etc would require an intention.

May Allah grant you success

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Istinja . Najasa (Impurity) . Clothing

If after urinating and doing Istinja I feel something has come out then should I consider it pure or impure? And do I have to change my clothes?

Bismihi ta'ala

Istinjā` is washing yourself after relieving yourself in the toilet. This is of course very important for the purpose of tahārah, wanting to pray, etc.

However, there is something else that is important to do, but is not obligatory, and that is istibrā`. Istibrā` is clearing the urinary outlet after urinating. For a male, you do this by what we call the nine squeezes.

The advantage of istibrā` is if you do it, with any discharge you might feel after the istibrā` and the istinjā` , you consider it to be tahir. However, if you do not do the istibrā`, and you experience a discharge, not knowing what it is, you deem it as najis, and you must wash yourself again.

I have added a link to a recorded lesson on this, with detailed explanation.

And Allah knows best.

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Water . Najasa (Impurity)

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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Sin . Ghusl . Salah (Prayers) . Najasa (Impurity)

Does it count as a sin to discover that your prayers for the last many months were not valid due to impurity? Does the sin go away by making up the prayers after Ghusl?

As you did not know that your ritual purity was not valid when you performed your prayers, there is no sin on you if you had a valid reason of not knowing, but you need to redo those invalid prayers. After performing those prayers,no your responsibility will be clear.

'Wassalam.

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Menstruation (Haidh) . Taharah (Purity) . Najasa (Impurity) . Ahl al-Bayt

Is it true that all 14 infallibles were conceived in a state of purity, just like Prophet Isa was conceived, and that they never experienced any state of impurity during their lives such as menstruation or the state of Janabah?

Allah (SWT) Has kept every Infallible totally pure, and kept any type of impurity far away from them, not that Allah has removed impurity from them, but kept them far away from any impurity i.e. Allah did not allow any impurity whatsoever to come near any Infallible. Quranic verse 33:33 stated: In fact, Allah wants to keep impurity away from you O, Ahlul Bayt إنما يريد الله ليذهب عنكم الرجس أهل البيت

There is a big difference between ليذهب عنكم to drive away any impurity from coming near you, and ليذهب منكم which means to drive away impurity from you which can mean driving away any existing impurity. Allah (SWT) never said that, but He said ليذهب عنكم which means that Ahlul Bayt never had any impurity, and Allah kept impurity far away from coming near them.

All the existence of the Infallible is absolute pure in the highest level which can never be compared with ordinary pious people.

These facts are very clear in Quran and the authentic Hadeeths. After believing in these facts, we do not need to go into details of the personal life of the Infallible, which are not necessary for us as it has nothing to do with our faith and practice and our responsibility to be sincere and humble servants of Allah and obedient followers of the Prophet (SWT) and Ahlul Bayt(AS).

Wassalam.

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Menstruation (Haidh) . Najasa (Impurity) . Qur'an

What are the protocols if I want to wear a pendant which has the Huruf al-Muqatta'at imprinted on it? Should I take it off during menses, visiting the bathroom or in every state of impurity?

The Quranic letters should not be touched by you nor touch your body during menses and when you have no Wudhu. Carrying it on pendant is permissible as far as it does not touch your body nor amount to any type of disrespect.

Wassalam.

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Najasa (Impurity) . Hostel

What should I do about Najasat when I live in a hostel and all of it gets Najis with people living in it who are not concerned about impurity?

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... Answered 5 years ago

Very little to add here!

I just wanted to say that there are times in life when it is good to go the extra mile, and there are times in life when you just have to focus on the basics. I am going to guess that, since you are living in a hostel, you are probably not in the best personal or financial situation and have other priorities.

So, it's great if everything around you can be tahir. It's not good to live around najasa like alcohol. I knew a woman once who was extremely proud of the fact that her entire house, including the toilet, was always tahir. (To which my other friend said, "Is she planning to eat from the toilet??")

On the other hand, as Seyed Ali Shobayri mentioned, the main sources of concern are: (a) eating and drinking (so, for instance, washing shared cups before using), and (b) purity regarding prayer. Everything else is excellent but may not be your priority right now.

I hope you are able to find a living situation where you have more control over your environment in the future!

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