Does changing a nappy affect Wudhu

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Question and Answer:

 

Q. When one changes a baby’s nappy and one gets some of the stool on your hand or clothes, how does this affect your wudhu?

 

 (Query published as received)

 

 

A. Changing the child’s nappy (diaper) does not invalidate the Wudhu even if some impurity soils your hand or clothing. Your Wudhu remains valid and you need only wash the soiled area of your hands or clothing.

 

 

And Allah Knows Best

 

 

Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed

 

 

Fatwa Department

Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) 

Council of Muslim Theologians