The Prayer of One Afflicted with Paralysis Who Finds It Difficult to Clean Himself After Relieving Himself
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Question:
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, a man is afflicted with paralysis, and his left side is more affected, making it difficult for him to clean himself after relieving himself when performing wudu. He prays without cleaning himself. Is his prayer valid, and what should he do regarding what has already passed?
Answer:
Cleaning oneself with water is not required; cleaning with stones is sufficient. He can clean himself with paper, napkins, or something rough, and this is sufficient. If the area dries, it suffices in place of water. He is able to do this, even if he is lying on his side. If he cleans himself with rough paper and rough napkins, that is sufficient, if Allah wills. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, a man is afflicted with paralysis, and his left side is more affected, making it difficult for him to clean himself after relieving himself when performing wudu. He prays without cleaning himself. Is his prayer valid, and what should he do regarding what has already passed?
Answer:
Cleaning oneself with water is not required; cleaning with stones is sufficient. He can clean himself with paper, napkins, or something rough, and this is sufficient. If the area dries, it suffices in place of water. He is able to do this, even if he is lying on his side. If he cleans himself with rough paper and rough napkins, that is sufficient, if Allah wills. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 13 من 15 / شرح أصول الإيمان / طلب العلم وكيفيته/ صالح الفوزان / العقيدة/ كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:17:27)
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