Is the discharge of colorless, odorless water from the anus upon passing gas or feeling the urge to defecate, which occurs multiple times daily, caused by weak anal muscles? Is it impure? Is prayer permissible with it?
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We have no knowledge of the reason for the water discharge from the anus; doctors should be consulted regarding it. This discharge is impure and nullifies ablution (Wudu'). If its discharge reaches the extent of continuous incontinence (sals), then it is treated as a case of sals: one should take precautions, perform Wudu' for each prayer after its time has begun, and purify oneself from impurity for each prayer. However, if this causes significant hardship, it is permissible to adopt the view of the Maliki school of thought.
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