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Is Istinja’ Required before Wudu?

19-07-1998

Question 1170

Does a person have to do Istinja’ (wash the private parts with water) every time he wants to do wudu?

Summary of answer:

Istinja’ is not necessary each time a person wants to do Wudu. It is essential after passing urine or stools, when a person must wash his private parts before doing Wudu for prayer.

Answer

Praise be to Allah.

Istinja’ is not necessary each time a person wants to do Wudu. It is essential after passing urine or stools, when a person must wash his private parts before doing Wudu for prayer.

For more details, please refer to the following answers: 272976 , 59928 , 219157 , 223396 , 175125 , and 2137 .

Cleaning oneself after defecating or urinating
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