Purity of sealed areas such as concrete etc
Question
(Fatwa: #041)
Regarding the purity of the surface outside for praying salaat. We discussed that the earth is considered to be clean. Does this include uncovered areas that are sealed (such as pavement, concrete, roads etc). What if the area is covered, such as a car park where it may have a roof?
ANSWER
Muhtaram
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
In the Name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
We have received your query regarding the purity of sealed surfaces, our response is as follows:
Surfaces which have been sealed off with substances such as concrete will also become pure when they become dry (due to the sun or any other means) and the effect ( colour, smell, taste) of the Najaasat (impurity) does not remain.
(Al Jawharatun Naeyera – Pg 105/ Vl 1)
(Fatawa Darul Uloom Zakariya- Pg 548/Vl 1)
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Muhammad Irshad Motara
15th Muharram 1436
9th November 2014
Checked and approved by:
Mufti Musayab Sahib
15th Muharram 1436
9th November 2014
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