I Worry That Water from the Commode May Splash on to My Ablution Jug. Should I Wash It?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam

Question: Assalam alaikum

After using the commode I worry about whether the water from flushing has splashed on to the vessel I use to make ablution. Should I wash the vessel?

Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,

Assume that such water didn’t affect your person, clothing or pouring jug. Practically, keep the jug slightly away from the toilet so that your heart can be at rest. Ignore misgivings and don’t investigate.

Please also see: A Reader on Waswasa (Baseless Misgivings)

And Allah Most High alone knows best.

wassalam,

[Ustadh] Tabraze Azam.

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadh Tabraze Azam was born and raised in Ipswich, England, a quiet town close to the east coast of England. His journey for seeking sacred knowledge began when he privately memorized the entire Qur’an in his hometown at the age of 16. He also had his first experience in leading the tarawih (nightly-Ramadan) prayers at his local mosque. Year after year he would continue this unique return to reciting the entire Quran in one blessed month both in his homeland, the UK, and also in the blessed lands of Shaam, where he now lives, studies and teaches.