Is it valid to perform ghusl with wounds and a small spot of blood, and is it permissible to make up missed prayers while these wounds are present, and is this act considered apostasy?
The questioner erred in two matters: masturbation, which is forbidden by religious law and harmful medically, and intentionally neglecting the ghusl (ritual bath) from major impurity and delaying prayer, which is a grave sin and a major offense.
She must perform sincere repentance and make up the missed prayers. The presence of a wound is not an excuse for neglecting ghusl or delaying it.
If the wound is not harmed by water, it must be washed. If it is harmed, then one should wipe over the bandage or splint. If wiping is not possible, the healthy parts should be washed, and tayammum (dry ablution) performed for the wound.
Ghusl is valid even with a drop of blood on the wound, and missed prayers must be made up regardless of whether there are wounds or not. It is advised to ignore obsessive thoughts.
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