Purification and Ritual Cleanliness Lecture Notes

A set of 10 practice flashcards covering the definitions, categories, and specific rules of purification (taharah) and grooming (Sunan al-Fitrah) based on the lecture notes.

How is ritual purification divided and what does it prevent?

It is divided into major and minor impurities and refers to purification from ritual impurities that prevent acts of worship.

What are the three major impurities that require ghusl for purification?

The three major impurities are hayd, nifas, and janabah (after intercourse).

What is categorized as 'disliked' pure and purifying water?

Examples include extremely hot or cold water, water sitting in the sun in a reactive container, and water from the wells of cursed nations, such as Ashab al-Hijr.

According to the transcript, what happens if an impurity touches water that is less than two qullas in amount?

Any amount of impurity that touches it makes it impure, even if no change is visible.

What is the main legal principle regarding doubt (shakk) in Islamic law?

The main principle is that what is known to be certain is not removed by doubt, meaning something known with certainty remains as it is unless there is clear evidence otherwise.

From which tree is the best siwak (tooth stick) obtained?

The best siwak is from the Arak tree.

At what specific time is it recommended for a fasting person to avoid using the siwak?

A fasting person should avoid using it after Zawal, because the bad breath is something that is pleasing to Allah.

How do the technical definitions of Istinja’ and Istijmar differ?

Istinja’ refers to removal of impure substances using water, and Istijmar refers to removal using any clean, dry and solid material, such as stones, charcoal, or soft reeds.

What specific action did the Prophet (SAW) take regarding his ring before entering the bathroom?

The Prophet (SAW) used to remove his ring because it had ‘Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah’ engraved on it.

What is the ruling for a person in an open space regarding the Qibla while urinating or defecating?

It is forbidden for a person in an open space to face the Qibla or completely turn away from it if they are aware of its direction.