Touching a dog or a pig

Reference: Sharh ‘Umdatil-Fiqh – Tape No.4, Question No.15

Question: Is the one who touches a dog or a pig with his hand required to renew his wudhoo, or should he suffice with washing his hand?

Response: If it is dry, then he can touch it and does not need to wash his hand. If, however, it is wet then he should wash his hand, yes, he should wash his hand.


Translation originally published on 27 March, 2017.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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