If I come in contact with urine or excrement, when helping a sick or elderly person, does that invalidate my wudu? If it touches my clothing can I just wash that portion off?
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If I come in contact with urine or excrement, when helping a sick or elderly person, does that invalidate my wudu? If it touches my clothing can I just wash that portion off?
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Coming into contact with impurity does not invalidate the Wudhu. Wash off the affected portion only.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
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