The Ruling on Rinsing the Mouth and Sniffing Water into the Nose in Ablution
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Question:
Please continue. He says: Regarding the verse[Al-Ma'idah 5:6], are rinsing the mouth and sniffing water into the nose not obligatory?
Answer:
It is included in washing the face, my brother; it is included in washing the face, because when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) intended to perform ablution, he rinsed his mouth and sniffed water into his nose, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 407Sahih (Darussalam) So rinsing the mouth and sniffing water into the nose are included in washing the face, because there is no ruling for the apparent [exterior] only, yes.
Please continue. He says: Regarding the verse
when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms
قُمْتُمْ إِلَى الصَّلَاةِ فَاغْسِلُوا وُجُوهَكُمْ وَأَيْدِيَكُمْAnswer:
It is included in washing the face, my brother; it is included in washing the face, because when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) intended to perform ablution, he rinsed his mouth and sniffed water into his nose, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
and sniff water up into your nostrils, thoroughly, unless you are fasting.
وبالغ في الاستنشاق إلا أن تكون صائما
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2441 - حكم المضمضة والاستنشاق في الوضوء - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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