What is the authenticity of the topic that discusses the need to "wash" the mind, heart, eye, mouth, and silence to purify them from impurities and sins, citing Quranic verses and Prophetic hadiths?
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Sins are impurities from which one must cleanse oneself, whether they be words, beliefs, or glances. The sacred texts have likened sins to dirt. In the Quran, Allah Almighty says: "And your garments purify" [Al-Muddathir: 4]. The majority of the Salaf are of the opinion that this refers to the purification of the heart and the integrity of the soul. In the , the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Avoid these foul things that Allah has forbidden," and he likened the five daily prayers to a river that removes filth.
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