Masjid Al Taqwa: On Purification

At-Taharah literally means purity and cleanliness It also refers to spiritual purification from spiritual filth. According to Islamic law it is the removal of impurities or an impure state with permissible resources. According to the
evidences in the Qur’aan, Sunnah and Ijmaa’ (consensus of our scholars), it is considered an obligation.

Evidence: Allah (SWT) said: “Indeed Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and He loves those who purify themselves.” (Al-Baqarah 2:222)

“And purify your garments.” (Al-Muddaththir 4)

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: “The key to praying is purification.” (Abu Dawud, Ahmed).

“Allah does not accept a Salaah without purification.” (Muslim)

“Purification is apart of faith.” (Muslim)

Purity is of two types: purity from those things, which break ritual purity, and purity from filth. Moreover it is only pure and purifying water which can remove impurities. And this is water which has retained its original color, smell and taste and has not changed due to things that normally are not part of it such as oil, butter, grease or such things as dung, soap, filth and the like. There is no harm in such things as dirt, clay, salt marsh, backed brick and the like.

Masjid Al Taqwa, 2181 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, (626) 398-8392 or visit www.taqwamasjid.com.