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Fatwa Mengenai Hukum-Hukum (Sembahyang, Bab Wuduk, Kenduri Dan Menunggu Kubur)
Does touching the severed finger of a woman whom a man may lawfully marry invalidate his ablution?
Short answer
A 1958 Kelantan fatwa states that a man's ablution is not invalidated if his skin touches the severed finger of a woman he may lawfully marry, without any barrier.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Kelantan State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Diwartakan: Kompilasi PDF
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Tarikh Diwartakan : 05hb Februari 1959
Summary
A 1958 Kelantan fatwa states that a man's ablution is not invalidated if his skin touches the severed finger of a woman he may lawfully marry, without any barrier. The answer cites the texts Asna al-Matalib, Iqna' and Sabil al-Muhtadi. The same fatwa also addresses prayer on aeroplanes, feasts after a death and keeping vigil at graves.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tidak batal bagaimana Nasnya di dalam Asna Mathalib
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Kelantan State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Hukum-Hukum (Sembahyang, Bab Wuduk, Kenduri Dan Menunggu Kubur)”, 30 August 1958. https://mufti.kelantan.gov.my/images/file%20fatwa/Fatwa-Fatwa%20Yang%20Diwartakan.pdf#fatwa-1. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/touching-severed-finger-woman-ablution-valid/