Is a slight impurity pardoned?
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The majority of scholars are of the opinion that no amount of impurity is excused except for a small amount of blood and pus. However, the Hanafis hold the view that a small amount of all impurities is excused due to the difficulty in guarding against them. This opinion has been supported by Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn Uthaymeen. The opinion that a small amount of impurity is excused is preferred because it aligns with the ease of the . Nevertheless, it is more prudent for a Muslim to purify themselves from all impurities to avoid disagreement and to seek safety, especially when performing prayer.
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