Whether a small fart breaks wudu depends on specific conditions related to its audibility and smell. The reference provided outlines these conditions.
According to the reference, the breaking of wudu due to passing gas is conditional. The following circumstances determine whether wudu is broken:
- Audibility: If the fart produces a noise that is loud enough to be heard or is disturbing to those praying nearby, it breaks the wudu.
- Odor: If the fart emits a foul smell, it invalidates the wudu.
Therefore, if a "small fart" is inaudible and odorless, it does not break wudu. However, if it is audible or has a foul smell, it does break wudu, necessitating a repeat of the ablution before prayer.
In summary, the ruling is this: If the fart comes out with noise loud enough for others (people praying beside you) to hear or get disturbed or it comes out with foul smell, then your wudu (ablution) is broken and you need to once again perform wudu and start afresh (in prayer).
