Purity: How Is the Anus Purified After Defecation?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Purity: How Is the Anus Purified After Defecation?

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Question #98

How could the excretory outlet (anus) be made pure?

Answer #98

The excretory outlet could be made pure through two methods. First: washing it with water until the najis material is removed after which there would be no need for further washing. Second: removing the najis material with three pure pieces of stone, clothes or the likes. If the najis material is not removed with these three pieces, more pieces could be used until the najis material is completely removed. Instead of three pieces, one could use three sites of the same piece of stone or cloth.

- Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of the Lavatory