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How does one perform wudu' and pray if he has a catheter in his urinary tract?

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The questioner : In another question. Yes. My father has a urinary tract issue, so his prostate is inflamed. They have inserted a catheter for him, and the catheter bag is with him. In the case of prayer. Yes. In the case of prayer, meaning he performs wudu' and prays normally.

The Shaykh : He performs wudu' and prays normally.

The questioner : May Allah bless you.

The Shaykh : And this bag, if it is possible to empty what is in it or to detach it.

The questioner : He is unable to wash, he is unable, yes, because he has urinary incontinence and the doctors have advised him.

The Shaykh : Meaning, even if he removes it, the urine continues to flow.

The questioner : Yes, he is unable because of the pain he has.

The Shaykh : May Allah keep us and him safe, and Allah the Mighty and Majestic said:
So fear Allah as much as you are ableفَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ
[At-Taghabun 64:16]
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The questioner : May Allah reward you, and regarding the Qur'an, it is the same method.

The Shaykh : O daughters of the path.

The questioner : If there is
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 153- كيف يتوضأ ويصلي من عنده قسطرة في المسالك البولية /سؤال على الهاتف /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com

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