Should one who is in a state of janabah and capable of performing ablution but incapable of performing ghusl perform ablution for prayers, or should one also perform tayammum for prayers?
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If you are in a state of (major ritual impurity) and are unable to use water for fear of illness, worsening an existing illness, or delaying recovery, then you must perform . Wudu (minor ablution) is not sufficient as a substitute for (ritual bath). Tayammum does not remove the impurity (); rather, it permits prayer when water is unavailable. Therefore, you should perform tayammum only when you intend to pray.
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