What is the ruling for someone who finds impurity on their body or clothing after finishing their prayer?
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Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
If one becomes aware of the impurity after the prayer, their prayer is valid. However, if they knew about the impurity and forgot it, and prayed while being aware, then their prayer is invalid.
Source: Official website, Question 8.
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
If one was unaware of the impurity and did not know about it until they finished their prayer, there is no need to repeat the prayer during the time or make up for it later. If they knew about the impurity of their body or clothing but forgot it and prayed, and if their forgetfulness was due to negligence and lack of caution, it is strongly recommended to repeat the prayer, whether they remember during the prayer or after finishing it, and even if they remember after the time has passed. However, if their forgetfulness was not due to negligence, then their ruling is like that of someone who is ignorant of the matter, which means there is no obligation to repeat or make up the prayer.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Issue 423 + Issue 426.
May you be successful in all good.