Is it sufficient to rinse the foot with water if it has been splattered with urine, or must it be washed with soap and water? And is it sufficient to rinse off the water that may spread when washing the private parts with water only, or is it necessary to use soap?
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Pure water alone is a purifier, and there is no need for soap. As for the water that splatters during ' (washing after defecation or urination), it is considered pure unless proven otherwise with certainty.
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