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Is it ok just to wipe the private parts with toilet paper or must water be used as well? Does not using water nullify your ghusal?

· 12 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7745English

Question

I need to know when visiting the toilet,how must one clean oneself after relieving himself.Is it ok just to wipe the private parts with toilet paper or must water be used as well?Does not usong water nullify your ghusal?Jazakaalaah

Answer

It is compulsory to clean oneself thoroughly after relieving oneself. That can be achieved by using water.

Toilet paper does not remove the impurities, it merely decreases the impurities. Nevertheless, not using water does not invalidate the Ghusl.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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