Is Istinja’ Required before Wudu?
Question: 1170
Does a person have to do Istinja’ (wash the private parts with water) every time he wants to do wudu?
Summary of answer
Istinja’ is not necessary each time a person wants to do Wudu. It is essential after passing urine or stools, when a person must wash his private parts before doing Wudu for prayer.
Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and his family.
Istinja’ is not necessary each time a person wants to do Wudu. It is essential after passing urine or stools, when a person must wash his private parts before doing Wudu for prayer.
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Source:
Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 5/102
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