Differences in Purifying Clothes Affected by Baby Boy Urine and Baby Girl Urine
Hi, dear readers! In this article, I will discuss the differences in purifying clothes affected by baby boy urine and baby girl urine. In a previous article, I mentioned that urine is considered najis (impure) based on the hadith below:
Ø¥ِÙ†َّÙ…َا تَغْسِÙ„ُ Ø«َÙˆْبَÙƒَ Ù…ِÙ†َ الْغَائِØ·ِ ÙˆَالْبَÙˆْÙ„ِ ÙˆَالْÙ…َÙ†ِÙŠِّ ÙˆَالدَّÙ…ِ ÙˆَالْÙ‚َÙŠْئِ
"Indeed, you must wash your clothes from feces, urine, semen, blood, and vomit."
However, one important point to note is that there are differences in how to purify clothes exposed to the urine of a baby boy compared to a baby girl.
Hadith About the Differences in Purifying Baby Urine
The hadith that explains this difference is as follows:
عَÙ†ْ Ø£َبِÙŠْ الْسَÙ…ْØِ رَضِÙŠَ اللهُ عَÙ†ْÙ‡ُ Ù‚َالَ : Ù‚َالَ رَسُÙˆْÙ„ُ اللهِ صَÙ„َّÙ‰ اللهُ عَÙ„َÙŠْÙ‡ِ ÙˆَسَÙ„َّÙ…َ : ÙŠُغْسَÙ„ُ Ù…ِÙ†ْ بَÙˆْÙ„ِ الْجَارِÙŠَØ©ِ ÙˆَÙŠُرَØ´ُّ Ù…ِÙ†ْ بَÙˆْÙ„ِ الْغُÙ„َامِ . Ø£َØ®ْرَجَÙ‡ُ Ø£َبُÙˆْ دَاوُدَ ÙˆَالنَّسَائِÙŠُّ
"From Abu as-Samh (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, 'The urine of a baby girl must be washed, while the urine of a baby boy can be sprinkled with water.'" (Narrated by Abu Dawood and an-Nasa'i)
Why Does Islam Differentiate Between Baby Boy and Baby Girl Urine?
Dear readers, Islam recognizes how much people love their babies. However, it is common for babies to urinate, sometimes causing inconvenience. As explained in the hadith above, there is a distinction in how to purify urine from a baby boy versus a baby girl:
- Urine of a Baby Girl: Clothes exposed to it must be thoroughly washed.
- Urine of a Baby Boy: Clothes exposed to it can be purified by sprinkling water over the affected area.
For instance, if your clothes are exposed to the urine of a baby girl, you need to pour water over the area to cleanse it until the impurity is removed. On the other hand, for baby boy urine, it is sufficient to sprinkle water over the affected area without requiring the water to flow.
Reason for the Difference
This distinction arises because:
- The smell and consistency of baby girl urine differ from that of baby boy urine.
- Some scholars argue that the difference reflects the common practices during the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) time, where baby boys were often carried more frequently than baby girls.
- Others suggest that the distinction is an example of adhering to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Scholarly Opinions on Purifying Baby Urine
There are differing scholarly views on this matter:
- Imam Ahmad and Imam Ash-Shafi'i: They state that purifying clothes exposed to baby boy urine is lightened (simplified). Water is sprinkled over it, as long as the baby is exclusively breastfed and under the age of two.
- Imam Abu Hanifah and a dominant opinion from Imam Malik: They assert that the method of purifying urine, whether from a baby boy or a baby girl, is the same—both require washing.
However, scholars unanimously agree that baby urine is najis (impure).
Important Clarifications
It is essential to note that the ruling for a baby boy applies only if he is exclusively breastfed and under the age of two. If a baby boy has consumed other foods, such as honey, even before turning two, clothes exposed to his urine must be washed, not merely sprinkled with water.
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Conclusion
This article has outlined the differences in purifying clothes affected by baby boy and baby girl urine based on Islamic teachings. I hope this discussion has been beneficial and helps clarify any confusion regarding this matter.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to seeing you in the next article. May Allah bless us all. Ameen!
I was particularly relieved to understand the differences in purifying the clothes exposed to the urine of a baby boy and a baby girl. The hadith about how the urine of a baby girl should be washed, while the urine of a baby boy should be sprinkled, was something I had heard of but never fully understood. The article did a great job of explaining the reasoning behind it in a straightforward and easy-to-follow manner. The hadiths quoted were very helpful in illustrating the Prophet Muhammad's guidance on this matter, and I now feel confident about how to purify clothes in both cases.
What I found especially valuable was the explanation of the reasoning behind this difference. It was fascinating to learn that the method of purification is based on the different smells of the two types of urine. I also appreciated the clarification that there is a difference of opinion among scholars, particularly the views of Imam Ahmad, Imam Ash-Shafi'i, Imam Abu Hanifah, and Imam Malik. The discussion on the age and diet of the baby was also very informative, as I didn't realize that the purifying process would change if a baby boy had started eating solid food.
I also liked how the author emphasized the importance of understanding the reasoning behind the differences of opinion, and how the various scholars have their own perspectives. This shows how diverse and rich Islamic scholarship is, and it reassures me that Islam provides room for different interpretations and opinions, as long as they align with the core principles of the faith.
In summary, this article has cleared up my confusion and given me the knowledge I need to purify clothes properly when they are affected by baby urine. The explanation was simple, thorough, and easy to understand, and I am grateful for that. I look forward to reading more of your articles, as they help me strengthen my understanding of Islam in a practical and meaningful way. Thank you for taking the time to write such a helpful piece. May Allah reward you for your efforts in sharing this valuable knowledge!