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What is istibraa?

· 3 Muharram 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is istibraa and is it allowed in Islam?

Answer

Istibraa is to allow the remaining drops of urine to come out after relieving oneself. It is not only allowed, but important.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

يجب الاستبراء بمشي أو تنحنح أو نوم على شقه الأيسر ويختلف بطباع الناس

قال ابن عابدين -رحمه الله-: (قوله: يجب الاستبراء إلخ) هو طلب البراءة من الخارج بشيء مما ذكره الشارح حتى يستيقن بزوال الأثر (رد المحتار 1/345)

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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