Other Rules About Water

Q. Is wuduu’ allowed with water that is heated by the sun?

A. It is allowed but is not preferable.

Q. If drops of water fall into a pot full of water while one is doing wuduu’, will wuduu’ be allowed with the water in the pot?

A. If no najaasat was washed with it, this water is still clean. When used water mixes with fresh water and the quantity of fresh water is greater than the used water, wuduu’ will be allowed. If the quantity of used and fresh water is equal or the used water exceeds in proportion, then wuduu’ and bathing with such water is not allowed.

Q. If anything otherwise taahir, e.g., soap or saffron, mixes with water, will wuduu’ be allowed with such water?

A. Wuduu’ will be allowed if a taahir thing mixes with the water. Wuduu’ is allowed with water that has changed two qualities out of three: color, smell, and liquidity. Wuduu’ and ghusl is not allowed with water that has changed in all three qualities and become heavy.

Q. Will it be taken as “running water” if there is a tank or reservoir two yards broad and 25 yards long, or 5 by 50 yards?

A. Yes, it will be treated as “running water.” Note: the “yard” fixed by Sharee’ah is about 21 inches long.

Q. Will it be treated as “running water” if the opening of the tank is smaller than as prescribed by Sharee’ah but is bigger at the bottom?

A. Such a tank will be taken as “running water” if it is 10 yards long and 10 yards broad and is covered from four sides or from one or two sides. The cover must be above the water and not in contact with it. If the cover touches the water, the tank is regarded as a small tank and the rules of “running water” will not apply. The open surface of the water, or the surface not in contact with anything if covered, is to be considered while comparing with the quantity of water specified by Sharee’ah. This amount should not be less than the measurement set by Sharee’ah.