No, touching breasts does not break wudu according to the provided reference and generally understood Islamic rulings.
While interpretations may vary slightly among different schools of thought, the predominant view is that merely touching a woman's breasts, without any accompanying sexual desire or discharge, does not invalidate the wudu.
Here's a breakdown:
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What Invalidates Wudu: Generally, actions that invalidate wudu include:
- Passing of urine or stool.
- Passing of wind (flatulence).
- Deep sleep that causes loss of awareness.
- Discharge of madhy (pre-ejaculatory fluid) or many (semen).
- Touching the private parts directly without a barrier (according to some schools).
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Touching a Woman (General): Some schools of thought hold that touching a woman invalidates wudu. However, the more prevalent view is that simple skin contact doesn't break wudu unless accompanied by sexual desire or discharge.
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Specific Case of Breasts: The reference clarifies that touching the anus directly invalidates wudu, implying that touching other parts of the body, such as a woman's chest, would not invalidate the ablution.
Therefore, the simple act of touching breasts does not nullify wudu. However, if accompanied by sexual arousal or the discharge of pre-ejaculatory fluids (madhy), wudu would likely be invalidated.
