Ointment for psoriasis: Does it affect the ablution?
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The first question of fatwa number ( 20304 )
Q1: I have suffered from a skin disease for years. This is a chronic disease called psoriasis. I use an ointment to treat it in the morning and evening, and I am unable to remove this ointment because the skin cracks. When performing the ablution for prayer, the water does not touch the skin. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah in this matter?
A1: Applying ointment to the skin does not invalidate the ablution, because it does not prevent the water from flowing over the limb. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q1: I have suffered from a skin disease for years. This is a chronic disease called psoriasis. I use an ointment to treat it in the morning and evening, and I am unable to remove this ointment because the skin cracks. When performing the ablution for prayer, the water does not touch the skin. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah in this matter?
A1: Applying ointment to the skin does not invalidate the ablution, because it does not prevent the water from flowing over the limb. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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