Some of my fingers were affected by strong glue that is difficult to remove, as this substance prevents water from reaching the skin during wudu'
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The questioner : May Allah reward the honorableThe Shaykh : Some of my fingers were affected by strong glue that is difficult to remove, as this substance prevents water from reaching the skin during wudu'. When I try to remove it, it causes me harm. What should I do?
The Shaykh : I say: First, prevent it. Meaning: before you use this glue, put plastic gloves on your hands. Is this available or not? It is available. Since you know that you will be practicing this trade, put on plastic gloves. This prevents anything of this glue from sticking to you. Second: if it happens that you did not do so, does the glue not dissolve in anything? Or are there things that dissolve it? Yes, please explain to us!
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Okay. Fine. Rest. There are things that remove it, namely gasoline or kerosene. But some people told me that some glue is not removed by gasoline or kerosene, and that it does not go away unless some of the skin goes with it. In such a case, you are not obligated to remove it. It is sufficient for water to pass over it. And if it happens that you wipe it off as the water passes over it, that is better. Yes.
The Shaykh : I say: First, prevent it. Meaning: before you use this glue, put plastic gloves on your hands. Is this available or not? It is available. Since you know that you will be practicing this trade, put on plastic gloves. This prevents anything of this glue from sticking to you. Second: if it happens that you did not do so, does the glue not dissolve in anything? Or are there things that dissolve it? Yes, please explain to us!
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Okay. Fine. Rest. There are things that remove it, namely gasoline or kerosene. But some people told me that some glue is not removed by gasoline or kerosene, and that it does not go away unless some of the skin goes with it. In such a case, you are not obligated to remove it. It is sufficient for water to pass over it. And if it happens that you wipe it off as the water passes over it, that is better. Yes.