Doubt About the Transfer of Impurity

Question

A person is uncertain whether impurity has transferred after touching a specific area of their body. They experienced slight moisture and felt unsure about the cleanliness of their hands after washing them. They are seeking guidance on how to proceed given their doubts.

Answer 1

Peace be upon you.

According to Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani:

First: You have not confirmed the transfer of impurity, nor are you certain that there was impurity present when you touched that area. It is possible that the impurity occurred after you touched it. Therefore, you should not assume impurity but rather assume cleanliness.

Second: If there was any impurity on your finger, it was very minimal, to the point that you could not even see it. Thus, any washing of your hands would remove the impurity, and your hands are considered pure in any case.

Third: As someone who tends to doubt, you should not pay attention to such matters that are contrary to the nature of most people. We advise you to review question 10272 and question 5494.

May you be successful in all good.

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Source:

Ayatollah Khamenei: Educational Message - Purity - Impurities (3) - How Impurities Transfer to Pure Objects

Ayatollah Sistani: Minhaj al-Salihin - Vol. 1 - How Impurity Spreads to Contacting Objects