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Does the use of Indian henna for nails, which produces light flakes, prevent water from reaching the nails, thereby affecting the validity of ablution?

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If henna has a substance that prevents water from reaching the nails, then the ablution is invalid, and the prayers performed without removing it must be repeated. However, if it is merely a color that does not prevent water from reaching [the nails], then the ablution is valid.

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