How can the saying that three wipes are obligatory for Istinja' with water be reconciled with performing Istinja' from urine or feces with water? And is Istinja' from urine with water performed by pouring water on the penis or its head only, or is it necessary to press on the head of the penis until any remaining urine comes out? What is the limit of transgression that necessitates washing what exceeds the usual exit point? And what should one do if the excreted matter transgresses the usual place while on a journey where there is insufficient water for anything but drinking or ablution, or where there is no water at all?
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There is no specific number of washes required when cleansing with water (istinja'), rather, what is considered is the complete purification of the area. Scholars have differed on the issue of squeezing and shaking the penis after urinating. The preponderant view is that one should not do so unless there is a need to prevent drops of urine from exiting. If the excreted matter exceeds the usual area, using stones (istijmar) is sufficient as long as it does not exceed the buttocks or the glans. If stones are not sufficient, the impurity is lightened, and one prays with an excuse.
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