Basic Concepts Regarding Tahaarah (Purification) In The Light Of Holy Quran And Saheeh Hadeeth (Sayings Of Prophet Muhammed pbuh) ... Part 2

Continued ....

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Regarding Urinating in Stagnant Water: 

It was narrated from Aboo Hurayrah (r) that the Prophet (pbuh) said, “You should not pass urine in stagnant water which is not flowing then (you may need to) wash in it.”[ Saheeh Bukhaari, Volume 1, Book 4, Hadeeth Number 239].

 In a version in, Saheeh Muslim, it says,

“None of you should perform Ghusl in standing water when he is Junub (in a state of sexual impurity).” [Saheeh Muslim, Volume 1, Book 2, Hadeeth Number 658].

Important points: 
1. The prohibition of urinating in stagnant water and that it is Haraam.(prohibited).
2. The prohibition of taking a bath in still water by immersing one’s body in that water, especially the person who is in a state of major ritual impurity – even if he/she did not urinate in it.
3. The permissibility of the above in flowing water, even though it is better to avoid such.
4. The prohibition of everything harmful or transgression upon others.

If a dog drinks from the utensil it should be washed 7 times:

Narrated Aboo Hurayrah (r): Allaah’s Messenger (pbuh) said, “If a dog drinks from the utensil of anyone of you, it is essential to wash it seven times.” [Saheeh Bukhaari, Volume 1, Book 4, Hadeeth Number 172]

In a version, in Saheeh Muslim, it says, “…the first time with mud.” [Saheeh Muslim, Volume 1, Book 2, Hadeeth Number 652]

It was narrated that Ibn Al-Mughaffal (r) said: The Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) said, “…If a dog licks the vessel of one of you, let him wash it seven times and rub it with mud the eight time.” [Saheeh Muslim, Volume 1, Book 2, Hadeeth Number 653]

Important Points: 
 1. The severity of the un-cleanliness of the dog, due to its filthiness.
2. The licking of a dog in a utensil – and likewise its eating from a utensil – makes the utensil unclean, as well as its contents.
3. The obligation of washing, whatever the dog has licked in, 7 times.
4. The obligation of using turaab once and it is best that it be with the first washing, so that the water may follow.
5. Whatever is used in the place of turaab takes the same ruling as it, since the intention is cleaning. This is the madh-hab of Ahmad, and one of the sayings of ash-Shaafi’ee. But the more famous saying of ash-Shaafi’ee is that you must use turaab. Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid supported this position saying that it has been mentioned in the text of the hadeeth, and that it is one of the two major sources of purification. Additionally, if an extracted meaning goes back to contradict the literal text [which it is derived from], then that extracted meaning is rejected. Imam an-Nawawee said that soap or similar substances do not take the place of turaab according to the most correct opinion. I [the author] say: New scientific research has shown that the elimination of these impurities which is achieved through the use of turaab is not achieved by other substances.
6. It is important to mention here that the modern medicine came along with its scientific discoveries and microscopes confirming the existence of microbes and contagious diseases in the saliva of the dog, which cannot be eliminated by water alone.Allah and His Prophet (pbuh) had guided us about this already many years ago.

How to Perform Ablution (Wudhoo):
It is mentioned in the Holy Quran:

“ O You who believe! when You intend to offer As-Salât (the prayer), wash Your faces and Your hands (forearms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) Your heads, and (wash) Your feet up to ankles…” [Soorah Al-Ma'idah  chapter 5 verse 6]

According to a Saheeh Hadeeth:

Humraan, the freed slave of „Uthmaan, said: „Uthmaan ibn „Affaan (r) called for water for Wudoo‟, to perform Wudoo‟.

 He washed his hands three times,
 Then he rinsed his mouth and nose,
 Then he washed his face three times,
 Then he washed his right hand up to the elbow three times,
 Then he washed his left hand in like manner.
 Then he wiped his head,
 Then he washed his right foot up to the ankle three times,
 Then he washed his left foot in like manner.

Then he said: I saw the Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) performing Wudoo‟ as I have done it, then the Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) said, “Whoever performs Wudoo‟ as I have done it, then stands up and prays two Rak‟ah in which he does not let his mind wonder, he will be forgiven his previous sins.” [Saheeh Bukhaari, Volume 1, Book 4 Hadeeth Number 164, ; Saheeh Muslim, Volume 1, Book 2, Hadeeth Number 538]

Important Points:
1. The Legislation of washing both hands three times, before putting them into the water of Wudoo‟ at the time of performing ablution.
2. Use of the right hand for taking (scooping) out the water of Wudoo‟ for washing the limbs.
3. The legislation of rinsing the mouth (at-Tamad-mada), putting water in the nose (al-Istin-shaaq) and blowing it out (al-Istin-thaar) – in this order. There is no difference as to whether these acts are legislated, but the difference is concerning whether they are all obligatory (i.e. al-Istin-shaaq). It has been mentioned that the correct opinion is that putting water in the nose (al-Istin-shaaq) is obligatory.
4. Washing the face 3 times; and the face extends from the hairline of the forehead to the chin (in length) and from one ear to the other (in width). Additionally, the rinsing of the mouth and nose should be performed 3 times, since the nose and mouth are part of what is called the „Face‟…
5. Washing the hands [from the fingertips] up to and including the elbows 3 times.
6. Wiping the whole head one time, starting from the front, going to the back, reaching the beginning of the neck and then returning to the front of the head.
7. Washing the two feet, including the ankles, 3 times.
8. Doing all of these things in their order – as is understood from the fact that Allaah has [purposely] mentioned that which is wiped (al-mam-sooh)– the head – between the mention of those things which are washed (al-magh-soolaat) – in observance of the order (tar-teeb) that one must follow in the washing of the body-parts of ablution. [Likewise, this is the order described in the authentic hadeeth].
9. This description is a complete description of the Prophet‟s ablution.
10. The legislation of performing Salaat after the performance of ablution.
11. One of the means of the completion or perfection of the Salaat is through the presence of heart and mind while one stands in front of Allah, the Most High. In this is the encouragement to have Ikhlaas (sincerity of intentions) and the warning that the prayer might not be accepted from one whose mind is distracted by worldly affairs while standing in the prayer…
12. The virtue of the complete ablution and that it is a cause for one‟s sins to be forgiven.
13. The promised reward of one‟s sins being forgiven is based on both of these factors together: the complete and perfect ablution followed by two Rak‟ah in which one‟s mind is not engaged in worldly matters…

Narrated ‘Aa’ishah (r): “The Prophet (pbuh) used to like to start from the right side on wearing shoes, combing his hair and cleaning or washing himself and on doing anything else.” [Saheeh Bukhaari, Volume 1, Book 4, Hadeeth Number 168]

Important Points: 
1. Giving preference to the right [starting with the right] in all good things is better according to the Islaamic legislation as well as from the rational and medical point of view.
2. Using the left hand for unclean things is more fitting according to the Islaamic law as well as rationally.
3. The Noble Islaamic law has come for correction of the people, refining them and protecting them all kinds of harmful things.
4. Specifically concerning ablution, it is preferable to begin with the right members of the body which are washed in ablution, before the left members.


To Be Continued. (In sha allah)..........