What is the criterion for a small amount of blood?
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The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you, regarding this small amount.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Regarding this small amount, what is its limit?
The Shaykh : A small amount has no limit defined by the Shari'ah; it has a customary limit. That is, whatever people consider to be a small amount is considered a small amount. Yes?
The questioner : If a person has blood on both of his hands, is this considered a small amount?
The Shaykh : No, it is not a small amount. It is not a small amount as long as it is on both hands. But if, for example, we find a drop or two on the palm, on the outer surface of the hand, that does not harm. Yes?
The questioner : ... Regarding henna, if women apply it, are they required to wash it off, and what is the ruling?
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed. Because in the ritual bath, there must be nothing that is painted on; it must be removed.
The questioner : Is there hardship in that, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : There is no hardship, praise be to Allah. If it was applied that same night, it is wet and easy to remove. If it was applied the night before, you remove it first before water touches it, and it will also be easy. Yes.
The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you, regarding this small amount.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Regarding this small amount, what is its limit?
The Shaykh : A small amount has no limit defined by the Shari'ah; it has a customary limit. That is, whatever people consider to be a small amount is considered a small amount. Yes?
The questioner : If a person has blood on both of his hands, is this considered a small amount?
The Shaykh : No, it is not a small amount. It is not a small amount as long as it is on both hands. But if, for example, we find a drop or two on the palm, on the outer surface of the hand, that does not harm. Yes?
The questioner : ... Regarding henna, if women apply it, are they required to wash it off, and what is the ruling?
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed. Because in the ritual bath, there must be nothing that is painted on; it must be removed.
The questioner : Is there hardship in that, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : There is no hardship, praise be to Allah. If it was applied that same night, it is wet and easy to remove. If it was applied the night before, you remove it first before water touches it, and it will also be easy. Yes.