# Bahaar-e-Shariat Volume 2 (Tahaarat, purification) - Type: Book - Extent: 264 pages - Reference: PDF · Bahaar Vol.2-1.pdf - Original source: https://noori.org/books/view/101/bahaar-vol-2 - PDF: https://noorenabi.org/api/pdf/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2 - Canonical URL: https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2 - Publisher: Noor E Nabi (https://noorenabi.org) This work provides a comprehensive guide to the laws of *Tahaarat* (purification) within the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. It details the essential requirements for ritual purity, covering the methods and regulations for *Wudu* (ablution), *Ghusl* (ritual bath), *Tayammum* (dry ablution), and *Masah* (wiping) over leather socks. The text also addresses the classification of water, the nature of various impurities (*najaasat*), the rules for *Istinja* (cleansing after answering the call of nature), and the specific regulations governing menstruation (*haidh*) and postnatal bleeding (*nifaas*). The work emphasizes that purification is the key to *Salaah* and that knowledge of these laws is a personal obligation for every Muslim. It prioritizes the presentation of relied-upon (*muftah bihi*) and authentic rulings to avoid confusion among the laity, while directing those seeking intricate proofs to *Fatawa Razvia Shareef*. --- ## Key topics & takeaways ### Belief & General Principles - **Obligation of knowledge** — it is *fard* (obligatory) for every Muslim to learn the categories, methods, and conditions of *Ibaadat* (worship) to practice correctly ([page 7](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=7)). - **Importance of purification** — *Tahaarat* is the key to *Salaah*, and performing *Salaah* without it is considered a grave disrespect ([page 10](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=10)). - **Categories of purification** — purification is divided into *Sughra* (minor, requiring *Wudu*) and *Kubra* (major, requiring *Ghusl*) ([page 10](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=10)). ### Wudu (Ritual Ablution) - **Fard actions of Wudu** — there are four: washing the face, washing both hands up to the elbows, *Masah* of the head, and washing both feet up to the ankles ([page 18](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=18)). - **Definition of washing** — washing a limb requires at least two drops of water to pass over every part of the skin; simple moistening is insufficient ([page 18](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=18)). - **Sunnat actions** — these include the *niyyat* (intention), reciting *Bismillah*, using *Miswak*, rinsing the mouth and nostrils, *khilaal* (passing fingers through) of the beard and toes, and performing the actions in the prescribed sequence ([page 30](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=30)). - **Nullifiers of Wudu** — these include the emission of stool, urine, *Wadi*, *Mazee*, *Manee*, or blood/pus that flows beyond the point of exit, as well as vomiting a mouthful, and sleeping in a position where the buttocks are not firmly planted ([page 40](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=40), [page 44](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=44), [page 45](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=45)). ### Ghusl (Ritual Bath) - **Fard actions of Ghusl** — there are three: rinsing the mouth thoroughly (including the throat), cleaning the nostrils up to the soft area, and washing the entire body surface ([page 60](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=60), [page 61](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=61)). - **Conditions for validity** — water must reach every part of the body, including the roots of hair, the navel, and folds of skin; if hair is plaited tightly, it must be undone if water cannot reach the roots ([page 62](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=62)). - **Causes for Ghusl** — it becomes *fard* due to seminal emission, *Ihtilaam* (nocturnal emission), sexual intercourse, the end of menstruation, and the end of postnatal bleeding ([page 69](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=69), [page 74](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=74)). ### Water & Impurities - **Permissible water** — rain, sea, stream, river, well, and melted ice/hail water are permissible for purification ([page 85](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=85)). - **Dah-Dardah (Big Pond)** — a body of water with a surface area of at least 100 hand-lengths is considered a "big pond" and does not become impure unless its color, taste, or smell is altered by an impurity ([page 88](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=88), [page 89](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=89)). - **Najaasat-e-Ghaleeza (Major Impurity)** — includes human waste, flowing blood, and alcohol; if present in an amount exceeding a *dirham*, it must be removed for *Salaah* to be valid ([page 193](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=193), [page 195](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=195)). - **Najaasat-e-Khafeefa (Minor Impurity)** — includes the urine of *halal* animals; if it pollutes less than a quarter of a limb or garment, it is pardoned ([page 194](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=194)). ### Tayammum (Dry Ablution) - **Conditions for Tayammum** — permissible due to illness, lack of water within a mile, severe cold, fear of enemies, or fear of missing *Salaah* or *Janaazah* ([page 113](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=113), [page 117](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=117), [page 120](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=120)). - **Fard actions** — there are three: *niyyat*, *Masah* of the face, and *Masah* of both hands up to the elbows ([page 125](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=125), [page 127](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=127), [page 128](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=128)). ### Masah on Leather Socks - **Conditions** — socks must cover the ankles, be durable enough to walk in, and be worn after performing a complete *Wudu* ([page 145](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=145)). - **Duration** — one day and one night for a resident, three days and three nights for a traveler ([page 147](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=147)). ### Menstruation & Postnatal Bleeding - **Duration** — the minimum period for *Haidh* is three days and nights; the maximum is ten days and nights ([page 160](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=160)). - **Prohibitions** — during *Haidh* and *Nifaas*, *Salaah*, fasting, reciting/touching the Qur'an, entering the mosque, and sexual intercourse are prohibited ([page 175](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=175), [page 176](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=176), [page 180](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-bahaar-e-shariat-2?page=180)). --- From the Noor E Nabi library. 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