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What is the ruling on the prayer of one whose garment extends far below the ankles? Is it permissible for him to fold it to raise it off the ground? What is the ruling on the prayer of one from whom drops of urine exit after urination, and what should he do if he is outside the home? Does he pray the obligatory and supererogatory prayers with one ablution? Is his prayer valid if he places the used tissue in his pocket?

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Prayer with a garment trailing below the ankles is valid, though disliked, if not done out of arrogance. It is unlawful if done out of arrogance.

Continuous drops of urine that do not cease, making it impossible to find enough time for ablution and prayer, fall under the ruling of سلس (incontinence). However, if they do stop, the worshiper must perform istibra' (cleansing) and wait until the discharge ceases. Prayer performed before it stops is not valid.

Ablution after istibra' permits obligatory and supererogatory prayers, and it is not necessary to renew it for every prayer if no nullifier occurs. A ritually impure handkerchief carried during prayer does not invalidate it if done out of forgetfulness or ignorance.

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