Is it permissible to sprinkle water on underwear to purify it from urine drops resulting from incontinence, especially in public places where no other means of purification is available?
If you suspect that urine droplets have touched your clothes, then, according to the Malikis, a small amount of water should be sprinkled on the suspected area. This is preferable as it avoids scholarly dispute.
However, if you are certain that urine has touched your clothes, sprinkling water is not sufficient. Rather, the affected area must be washed until the substance and smell of the impurity are removed. If you pray with ritually impure clothes intentionally, your prayer is invalid and must be repeated. If it was due to forgetfulness or ignorance, you are not required to repeat it. It is recommended to sprinkle water on the private parts or underwear after purification (') to prevent obsessive thoughts.
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