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Is mucus or phlegm impure?

· 22 Rajab 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Are any of the following regarded as impure in Shari'ah?

1. The mucus or phlegm that comes out of the nose or throat due to a cold, flu or sinus infection

2. The yellowish white mucus or phlegm that comes out of the nose or throat due to a cold, flu or sinus infection

3. The yellow or green colour mucus or phlegm that comes out of the nose or throat due to a cold, flu or sinus infection (could be pus).

Answer

1. No.

2. No.

3. As above.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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