{"_id":"668da04c0b76658b4c233385","title":"Is it permissible to make Wudu or Ghusl on water breathable nail polish?","question":"Is it permissible to wear water breathable nail polish and pray? (Or is there no conclusive evidence thus far?)","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"According to the Qurʾān, Allah (swt) has instructed us to perform ablution/wuḍūʾ by washing our hands, face, and feet. In Arabic, the term for washing is \\\"ghusl,\\\" legally defined as the flowing of water over the limb. It's important to note that in the same verse, Allah instructs us to wipe our heads instead of washing them. The Arabic term for wiping is \\\"masaḥ,\\\" defined as applying water moisture to a limb. The verse makes it clear that there is a difference between washing and merely applying moisture, and one cannot substitute the other. \\n\\nThe problem with \\\"breathable\\\" nail polish is that it hinders the washing process, even if it allows moisture to permeate. Therefore, it does not meet the legal definition of ghusl as prescribed in the Qurʾān. I am not aware of any differences amongst the Sunni schools of sacred law. Also, I have not seen any basis offered by the fatwas out there that claim the product is wuḍūʾ compatible.\\n\\nRemember that prayer is the most important act of worship and is the life line of the believer. Do not put your prayer in jeopardy over unsubstantiated claims and marketing campaigns. In my view, the matter is settled: these products impede wuḍūʾ and must therefore be avoided.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe40b76658b4c232837","tag":"Tahara: Wudu","count":117},{"_id":"668d9fdf0b76658b4c232795","tag":"Tahara: Ghusl","count":40},{"_id":"668d9fe40b76658b4c23283d","tag":"Nail Polish","count":3}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:40:44.893Z"}