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What is the ruling on water droplets that splash from a washing machine onto the body and clothes, given that there are impure clothes inside it, and how can one guard against them? Does touching the inner lid of the washing machine, after it has been splattered with these droplets, make the hand impure?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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If the substance of impurity is removed from clothes soiled with impurity in the washing machine, they become pure. Consequently, any water splashing from them or coming into contact with the washing machine lid is considered pure. Water and soap are sufficient to remove the impurity, and it is enough to be reasonably certain that the impurity has been removed. The questioner is advised to disregard obsessive thoughts and not pay attention to them, as this is an effective remedy.

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