{"_id":"68ded03c002f83daf0575278","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Does mucus on the face affect the validity of wudu?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"When washing the face during wudu, if mucus comes out of the nose, does it have to be cleared away before splashing water onto the face to ensure the water reaches? What if the mucus mixes with the water during wudu? Do I need to wash my face again?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"It is best to clear away any mucus before beginning wudu. There are two points to consider:\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"underline\":true,\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Mucus on the skin\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nIf mucus is stuck on the skin and forms a layer that prevents water from reaching that area, then it must be removed before continuing, since one of the conditions of wudu is that water must reach the entire area that is being washed.\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"underline\":true,\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Mucus mixing with the water\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nIf some mucus mixes with the water but does not noticeably change the water (in color, smell, or taste), then your wudu is valid and you do not need to repeat washing. If, however, the water is noticeably changed, then that wash would not count, and you must rinse your face again with unaffected water.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe40b76658b4c232837","tag":"Tahara: Wudu","count":117}],"createdOn":"2025-10-02T19:19:24.417Z"}