What is the ruling on leaving a small amount of solidified rheum at the base of the eyelashes that is difficult to remove except by rubbing, knowing that rubbing worsens the condition?
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The rheum must be removed because it constitutes a barrier. However, a small amount of rheum, or what is difficult or harmful to remove, does not impede [the ablution]. Therefore, strive to remove what you can, and what remains of the small amount or what is difficult to remove is excused.
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