09-28-2004, 01:53 AM
Nawaaqidul Wuduu are the factors that render Wuduu invalid, and when
that happens Wuduu should be redone. These factors include:
Occurrance of Al-Hadath, the impurity, whether it is a minor or
major impurity, such as the discharge of urine, excrement, semenal
discharge, and wind.
Menstruation and the childbirth blood.
Deep sleep.
Being unconscious for any reason.
Touching one's privates without a cover.
In the case of sexual intercourse, a semenal discharge,
menstruation, and the childbirth blood, Ghusl is necessary. For
wind, deep sleep, and physical contact with ones privates, one needs
only to make a fresh Wuduu. As for urine and excrement, Istinjaa,
washing with water, is needed before making Wuduu.
MISCELLANEOUS
Touching a female without a cover does not nullify Wuduu. A'aishah
related that:
"I used to sleep in front of the Prophet (while he was praying), my
two feet in his direction, when he prostrates he touches me, and I
contract my feet." (Muslim)
Issue of blood from any part of the body, other than the two bottom
openings, does not nullify Wuduu. In Hadeeth related by Al-Hasan,
Prophet Muhammad said:
"The Muslims have not ceased to pray in their wounds." (Al-
Bukhaaree)
If someone doubts whether he nullified his Wuduu or not, his doubt
will not invalidate his Wuduu, unless he is absolutely sure about
it. According to Abu Hurairah, the Prophet said:
"If anyone of you feels something in his stomach, and he is not sure
whether he discharged something or not, he should not leave the
Masjid until he hears sound or smells odor." (Muslim/Abu Daawuud)
A decent conversation is allowed during Wuduu, for there is no
Sunnah that prevents it.
The presence of a cover or shield on the parts of the body cleaned
by Wuduu, such as nail polish or any of the beauty products that may
shield the nails or skin and prevent water from reaching them,
invalidates Wuduu. However, if these products do not prevent water
from reaching these body parts, the Wuduu is valid.
The woman who has a prolonged flow of blood, known as Istihaadah,
the person who suffers from dribbling of urine after urination, the
one who suffers from a constant escape of wind - all these people
should make Wuduu for every Salaah.