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Does Washing Your Private Part Break Wudu?

Published in Islamic Hygiene 1 min read

No, washing your private part does not break wudu.

Washing or rinsing the genitalia after urination, defecation, or the emission of madhiy (pre-seminal fluid) is a mandatory act of cleanliness but is separate from wudu (ablution). As referenced, cleaning the private parts is important for hygiene but doesn't invalidate the wudu.

Aspect Washing Private Parts Wudu (Ablution)
Purpose Cleanliness Ritual Purity
Relationship Separate Act Separate Act
Breaks Wudu No Yes (various acts)

Think of it this way:

  • Washing for Cleanliness: This is about removing impurities and maintaining personal hygiene after bodily functions.
  • Wudu: This is a ritual cleansing performed before prayer to attain a state of purity.

You can wash your private parts as needed without affecting your wudu.

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