What is the ruling on cleaning oneself with the right hand?
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If a person cleans himself with his right hand, and he may also touch his private part with his right hand, what is the ruling on that?
No, this is not permissible; because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it and said:Sahih Muslim 267a, a clear prohibition.
Q: Is this only regarding urination?
A: And defecation is more severe and more repulsive.
Q: I mean the private part?
A: He pours with the right hand, and washes his private part and his back passage with the left hand.
No, this is not permissible; because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it and said:
None of you should hold penis with his right hand while urinating, or wipe himself with his right hand in privy
لا يُمْسِكَنَّ أحدُكم ذكرَه بيمينه وهو يبول، ولا يتمسَّحَنَّ من الخلاء بيمينهQ: Is this only regarding urination?
A: And defecation is more severe and more repulsive.
Q: I mean the private part?
A: He pours with the right hand, and washes his private part and his back passage with the left hand.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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