Is It a Sin to Fart While Praying? Find Out Here!

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Hi, readers! Are you looking for an explanation about "Is it a sin to fart while praying?" If your answer is "Yes," congratulations! You are reading the right article. Why? Because this is exactly what I will explain here. As Muslims, we must understand this topic thoroughly. That’s why I wrote this article. So, be sure to read it to the end!

Specifically, there are three important aspects of "Is it a sin to fart while praying?" that I will explain in this article. These three aspects are as follows:

Is Farting a Sin?

The important aspect of "Is it a sin to fart while praying?" is the question: "Is farting a sin?" I want you to understand this before delving into the rest of the article because it is an essential part of the discussion.

Does Farting Without Sound or Smell Break Prayer (Salat)?

Farting, or flatus, is a normal biological process that occurs regularly and routinely in everyone.

Farting usually happens several times a day and is more common when consuming gassy foods. On average, a person farts 5 to 15 times a day. In some cases, people may fart more than 40 times a day, a condition known as excessive farting, often caused by digestive system issues.

This means that farting is a normal and natural occurrence experienced by everyone, including Muslims.

In Islam, there are several discussions about farting. One of them can be found in the following hadith:

عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : الْعَيْنُ وِكَاءُ الْسَهْ فَإِذَا نَامَتِ الْعَيْنَانِ اِسْتَطْلَقَ الْوِكَاءُ . رَوَهُ أَحْمَدُ وَالْطَّبْرَانِيُّ وَزَادَ : وَ مَنْ نَامَ فَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ

From Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu anhu), he said, "The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, 'The eye is the anal cord. If the eyes sleep, the cord is untied.'" The hadith was narrated by Ahmad and ath-Thabrani. Ath-Thabrani added, "Whoever sleeps must perform wudu."

Does Laughing Break Prayer in Islam?

Although this hadith does not specifically address farting (which I have explained in previous articles), it suggests that sleep can lead to passing gas without being aware of it.

So, if you ask, "Is farting a sin?" the answer is "No." Farting is a natural occurrence experienced by everyone. Personally, I have not found any Islamic evidence stating that farting is a sin.

That’s a brief explanation of "Is farting a sin?" As Muslims, we must understand this.

Consequences of Farting While Praying

The important aspect of "Is it a sin to fart while praying?" is understanding the consequences of farting during prayer. This is an essential topic that should be well understood.

Determining Qibla Before Prayer in Islam

In previous paragraphs, I explained that Islam provides specific discussions on farting. Some of these explanations can be found in the following hadiths:

عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ طَلْقٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : إِذَا فَسَا أَحَدُكُمْ فِيْ الصَلَاةِ فَلْيَنْصَرِفْ وَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ وَلْيُعِدْ الصَلَاةَ . رَوَهُ الْخَمْسَةَ

From Ali bin Thalq (radiyallahu anhu), he said, "The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, 'If one of you passes gas during prayer, let him leave, perform wudu, and repeat the prayer.'" This hadith was narrated by five sources (Ahmad, Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i, and Ibn Majah).

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قاَلَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : إِذَا وَجَدَ أَحَدُكُمْ فِيْ بَطْنِهِ شَيْئًا فَأَشْكَلَ عَلَيْهِ أَخَرَجَ مِنْهُ شَيْءٌ أَمْ لَا ؟ فَلَا يَخْرُجَنَّ مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ حَتَّى يَسْمَعَ صَوْتًا أَوْ يَجِدَ رِيْحًا . أَخْرَجَهُ مُسْلِمٌ

From Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, 'If one of you finds something in his stomach, then he doubts whether something has come out of him or not, he is not allowed to leave the mosque until he hears a sound or smells an aroma.'" This hadith was narrated by Muslim.

وَعَنْ عَبَّادِ بْنِ تَمِيمٍ ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ ، أَنَّهُ شَكَا إِلَى رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الرَّجُلُ الَّذِي يُخَيَّلُ إِلَيْهِ أَنَّهُ يَجِدُ الشَّىْءَ فِي الصَّلاَةِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏:‏ لاَ يَنْفَتِلْ أَوْ لاَ يَنْصَرِفْ حَتَّى يَسْمَعَ صَوْتًا أَوْ يَجِدَ رِيحًا ‏‏

From 'Abbad bin Tamim, from his uncle, there was once a man who complained to the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam that he hesitated as if he had found something (fart) during his prayer (salat). He then said, "He must not move or leave until he hears a sound or smells an odor."

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : لَا يَقْبَلُ اللهُ صَلَاةَ أَحَدِكُمْ إِذَا أَحْدَثَ حَتَّى يَتَوَضَّأَ . مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ

From Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu, the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, "Allah does not accept the prayer of any of you if he has hadas (minor impurity) until he performs wudu." This hadith was narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

Important Lessons from the Hadiths

Dear readers, there are many lessons we can derive if we understand the hadiths mentioned above. One of them is that farting is an action that invalidates wudu.

Prayer (Salat) with Open Chest

If you ask about the consequences of farting during prayer, the answer is clear: farting breaks the prayer. If a Muslim believes that he has passed gas during prayer, he must perform wudu and pray again.

This is a concise explanation of the consequences of farting during prayer. As Muslims, we must understand this well.

Is It a Sin to Fart While Praying?

A common question is, "Is it a sin to fart while praying?" Here is a specific answer to this question. Please read the explanation below carefully.

As previously mentioned, farting is a natural bodily function experienced by everyone, including Muslims. Additionally, we have established that one of the effects of farting is that it invalidates wudu and, consequently, the prayer. This is evident from the hadiths cited earlier.

Prayer (Salat) in a Vehicle

So, to answer the question, "Is it a sin to fart while praying?" the answer is: No, it is not a sin. Farting during prayer only invalidates the prayer, requiring one to perform wudu and repeat the prayer.

This explanation clarifies the matter of farting during prayer and its implications. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!

Conclusion

This concludes our discussion on this topic. I hope this article has been helpful. May it serve as a source of guidance and knowledge for all of us. Ameen.

See you in the next article. Assalamu Alaikum!