What is the ruling on placing a paper towel in the anus to expel feces during Ramadan, and what is the evidence for the impurity of water used for istinja' that enters the inner part of the private parts and invalidates ablution, taking into account the difference in bathroom layouts and their effect on the ease of ablution?
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As for introducing a liquid or solid into the anus, there is a difference of opinion regarding it, and the preponderant view is that it does not invalidate the fast. However, it is more cautious to avoid it to steer clear of disagreement. As for the second question, please send it separately.
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