The Concept of Major and Minor Ritual Impurity

Question:
Never mind, Shaykh Salih. This questioner sent his question, saying: What is the concept of major ritual impurity? And what is meant by minor ritual impurity?

Answer:
Major ritual impurity is that which necessitates the full ritual bath, such as menstruation, major ritual impurity, and post-natal bleeding. This is major ritual impurity. As for minor ritual impurity, it is that which necessitates the ablution for prayer, such as urination, defecation, and the other things that invalidate the ablution for prayer. So, whatever necessitates only the ablution for prayer is minor. And whatever necessitates the full ritual bath is major ritual impurity. Yes.