Questions tagged [najis]
use this tag in context of questions asking whether an item is ritually impure
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Is there philosophical reason for unclean things (nejasat) in Islam?
I want to know why some things are unclean (najasat) in Islam. I ask this question from some people they believe cleanliness helps human avoid microbes. But my teacher tell me it isn't main reason and ...
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What are the consequences of offering obligatory prayer while unaware of being in a state of impurity?
What happens if a persons unknowingly performs fardh salath, even though he is not clean (ejaculated in the night)? Suppose he does wudhu, performs fajr and also recites quran in the same condition. ...
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What would happen if someone died while he/she is junub (in the state of janabah)?
He/she was junub as he was unsure whether he is impure or pure.
I just want to know what's the Islamic law or the shariah law behind this.
Please give only authentic answers which have evidences ...
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Is pork head on planned mosque spot really a problem?
Lately there was an excess: somebody placed pork head on a spot planned for mosque.
Is this really a problem for building a mosque there? Or is this just some stupid superstition and this "obstacle" ...
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Is it acceptable to do Wudu in the bathroom? (Shia view)
Toilet space (room) is considered as a dirty place and ordinarily this is a place for nejasah (impurities) (and its space can be polluted due to urine/feces...), on the other hand, making Wudu is ...
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Is it haram to purposely touch a dog?
Let's say a Muslim wants to touch, pet, and play with a cute dog. They intend to purify themselves afterwards, even if they have to do it several times a day.
Some people say this is haram because it ...
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Are wounds (ones that are still bleeding) considered najis/defiling?
Will they prevent one from doing proper wudu and salat?
Furthermore, are there pardon/dispensation concerning wounded body parts with bandage/gauze for us to leave them dry during wudu?
Someone had ...
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Are Dogs Impure?
I have come across many people who say dogs are impure or that I have to wash myself if a dog touches me or if I touch a dog.
Is there any evidence for this belief?
Evidence: Quran and ...
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Does pollution render activities haram?
Nowadays, many tasks inevitably result in some degree of pollution. Transportation, be it driving cars, having non-local food shipped internationally, or even flying to Mecca to perform Hajj, is a ...
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