Sniffing for one who suffers from nasal allergies
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Question:
There is a person who suffers from nasal allergies, which causes his nostrils to become blocked, and he is unable to sniff water into his nose. What should he do during wudu'?
Answer:
He should not exaggerate. This is if exaggerating in sniffing is difficult for him; then he should not exaggerate. He should sniff without exaggeration. As for completely omitting the sniffing, there is no reason for that. He should sniff to the extent of his ability, based on the saying of Allah the Exalted:[At-Taghabun 64:16] Yes, like the fasting person. The fasting person sniffs but does not exaggerate. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him): Sunan Ibn Majah 407Sahih (Darussalam) Yes.
There is a person who suffers from nasal allergies, which causes his nostrils to become blocked, and he is unable to sniff water into his nose. What should he do during wudu'?
Answer:
He should not exaggerate. This is if exaggerating in sniffing is difficult for him; then he should not exaggerate. He should sniff without exaggeration. As for completely omitting the sniffing, there is no reason for that. He should sniff to the extent of his ability, based on the saying of Allah the Exalted:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْand sniff water up into your nostrils, thoroughly, unless you are fasting.
وبالغ في الاستنشاق إلا أن تكون صائما
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/12 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (44:22)
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