Is it permissible to wipe one's nose with a tissue during prayer when experiencing a runny nose due to hay fever, in order to prevent the liquid from falling onto the prayer rug or clothes?
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You must prevent harm from falling onto the mosque carpets by placing a cloth or tissue over your nose, or by constantly wiping your nose, so that you do not harm others.
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