Semen touching a dry cloth
Question
If semen touches a dry cloth, does the cloth become impure?
Answer
Semen is impure. If it touches the cloth the cloth will become impure whether the cloth is dry or not.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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