Ruling on Wudu and Prayer with an Impure Part of the Body

Question

What should I do regarding wudu and prayer if I am unable to purify a part of my body that has become impure?

Answer 1

Peace be upon you. If a part of your hair has mixed with blood and the doctor has advised you not to use water for three days, you can perform wudu in the following manner:

1. For the part that cannot be purified: You should perform wudu as much as you can, and for the part that is impure, you can wipe over it instead of washing it. If you are unable to wash it due to the doctor's advice, you can still pray as long as you have performed wudu for the other parts of your body. You can also pray while keeping the impure part covered, as long as you have made the intention to pray.

2. If the impurity is on a part of your body that is not visible, you can pray without any issue, as long as you have performed wudu correctly.

3. If you are unable to purify the impure part, you can still pray as long as you have performed wudu for the other parts of your body. It is important to maintain your prayers even if you cannot purify that specific part.

For further details, you can refer to the following sources: Islamic Laws - Book 1 - Wudu and Prayer + Islamic Laws - Book 2 - Purification