What is the ruling on performing ablution (wudu) and ghusl (full ritual washing) with water taken from the state without its knowledge? My father mentioned that the municipality is aware but does not say anything.
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Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him):
Your ablution is valid, but you will be sinful. As for the municipality's silence, if it means that they permit it and have the authority to grant permission, then there is no sin. However, if their silence is due to their inability, negligence, or other reasons, then their silence has no effect.
Source: Legal Office of His Eminence in Lebanon
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
If one is aware and does it intentionally, the ablution is invalid. As for the municipality's silence, if it means that they permit it and have the authority to grant permission, then the ablution and ghusl are not invalidated. However, if their silence is due to their inability, negligence, or other reasons, then their silence has no effect.
Source: Special Inquiry.
May you be successful in all good.