What is the ruling on madhy that is discharged when walking or exerting physical effort? Is it sufficient to perform ablution and sprinkle water, as mentioned in the Sunnah, without the need for istinja' (purification with water) and using protective coverings? And what is the ruling on wady that is discharged after urination, sometimes after periods that may reach ten minutes or more, and leads to delaying prayer, especially in public places?
It is not correct to describe the rulings of the jurists as strict and causing hardship absolutely, for if their rulings agree on a matter, then it is the ruling of the Sharia. The command to wash the male organ or sprinkle it with water upon the emission of madhy (pre-seminal fluid), and the use of tissues and diapers, is from the prophetic Sunnah and not a strictness, and it is within one's capacity. Washing the private parts upon the emission of madhy is due to its impurity, not to ward off waswasah (whisperings of Satan), and the majority of scholars have deemed it impure. The hadith of Sahl ibn Hunaif about sprinkling the garment with water to purify madhy is relevant; wady (a thick white fluid that sometimes comes out after urination) is impure and nullifies wudu (ablution). Whoever needs time for the discharge to stop must wait and should not pray with that impurity, and in such a case, he is not obligated to pray in congregation. Many jurists have eased matters for people according to the controls of the Sharia.
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