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Is it permissible to adopt the view of the Malikis regarding the pardon of an amount of impurity equivalent to a dirham – due to the difficulty of avoiding urine drops that fall after purification (istinja') – as a facilitation and ease?

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To get rid of urine drops after urinating, it is recommended to gently stroke and squeeze the penis once or multiple times until it is highly probable that the urinary tract is clear, without exaggerating to the point of developing obsessive doubts (waswasah). This varies from person to person, and the intention is to believe that nothing remains. It is recommended to sprinkle water on the private parts and trousers to cut off obsessive doubts for those who find something after performing istinja’ (washing after defecation or urination). The Malikis pardon a small amount of blood, pus, and discharge equivalent to the size of a dirham, but they do not pardon a small amount of urine. Meanwhile, the Hanafis pardon a quantity of urine equivalent to the size of a dirham.

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