Is Nasal Mucus Pure or Impure?

Masudul Haque

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Question: I would like to know whether ablution (wudu) remains valid if nasal mucus comes out of the nose. Does the place become impure if nasal mucus comes out and touches it?

Answer: Nasal mucus is not impure under any circumstances. It is pure, just like human sweat and saliva. To make people’s daily lives easier and maintain cleanliness, Islamic Shariah considers these substances pure and natural. They are normal bodily substances, although others may find them unpleasant or dislike them. However, they are not impure and do not invalidate ablution.

Answered by: Allama Mufti Ubaidur Rahman Khan Nadvi
Source: Jameul Fatawa, Encyclopaedia of Islamic Jurisprudence and Fatwas.

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