Purity: Is Using a Water Pump Against Regulations Permissible, and Is Purification with It Valid?
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei
Purity: Is Using a Water Pump Against Regulations Permissible, and Is Purification with It Valid?
English:
Question #108
Although the city water supply department interdicted installation of pumps in the pipeline, in some places water pressure is so low that people in higher stories are forced to use pumps. Considering the above mentioned situation, please provide us with the answer to the following questions:
i. According to Islam, is it permissible to install pumps in order to use more water?
ii. If it is not permissible, what is the ruling in regard to performing wuḍū’ and ghusl with water got through a pump?
Answer #108
In the given question, it is not permissible to install and use a pump. Furthermore, performing wuḍū’ and ghusl with water obtained through a pump is problematic.