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Things for Which Wudhu Is Obligatory

Issue 175: In the following cases, one must perform Wudhu as on obligation:

To say prayers (except the prayers for dead or Namaaz-e-Mayyit)

· To perform the prostrations and Tashahuds [testifying the uniqueness of Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad the Prophet (PBUH)] which one has forgotten to perform during their prayers.

· To perform the vows, pledges or promises one has made.

· To perform the obligatory circumambulation of the Holy Ka' bah.

· To touch or to come into contact with the script of the Holy Quran and the name of Allah with any part of the body.

Issue 176: The prayers or the obligatory Circumambulation of the Holy Ka'bah offered without performing Wudhu, is void.

Issue 177: It is forbidden for one who has not performed Wudhu to come into contact with the following cases with any part of their body:

1- The script of the Holy Quran, but to touch its translation without Wudhu is not forbidden.

2- The name of Allah in whatever language it is written, such as “Allah” “Khoda” and “God”.

3- The names of the Holy Prophet, Imams and Her Holiness Fatima Zahra (PBUT) as an obligatory precaution.

Issue 178: If a person performs Wudhu or Ghusl before the time of prayers with the intention of being in a state of purity or preparing for prayers, it is considered valid and they can say their prayers with the same Wudhu or Ghusl when it is time for prayers.

Issue 179: It is recommended to perform Wudhu for the following purposes:

1- Entering a mosque or the shrines of the Holy Prophet and Imams (PBUT).

2- Reading, reciting or writing the Holy Quran.

3­­- Keeping the Holy Quran with oneself.

4­­­­- Touching or coming in contact with the Holy Quran or its cover with any part of the body.

5- Visiting the graves.

6- Performing the prayers for dead (Namaaz-e-Mayyit)

7- Sleeping

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