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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The ruling on tayammum when the sea is nearby

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Question:
Is it permissible for us to perform tayammum if the sea is near us, given that the water we have with us is reserved for drinking and eating?

Answer:
Yes, you are not permitted to perform tayammum as long as the sea is near; perform wudu' from the sea. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding it:
Its water is pure and what dies in it is lawful food.هو الطهور ماؤه، الحل ميتته
Sunan Abi Dawud 83Sahih (Al-Albani)
, so the water of the sea is purifying, and praise be to Allah, even if it is salty; you are obligated to perform wudu' and ghusl for janabah with the water of the sea.

The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source binbaz.org.sa

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