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Purification (Taharah) Lesson :n أنواع المياه الخمسة

The Five Types of Water

The Five Types of Water

The 5 types of water, which can and cannot be used for purification, and the conditions for pure water.

9 min read 4 objectives 5 questions

Learning objectives

  • List the 5 types of water correctly
  • Explain which water can be used for wudu and ghusl
  • Recognize water that has changed or been mixed with impurity
  • Explain the measure of two qullah
Lesson

The first type is pure water, which includes rainwater, springs, wells, and wells. These can be used for tap water, bathing, and bathing. The second type is abundant water, such as from lakes, lakes and rivers, that can be utilized regardless of smell or color. The third type is water that has been altered by plants, fruits, or plants. Water can wash away dirt and debris. Any water should be used to wash away impurities. Muslims should study the proper type of water.

Arabic text
وَأَنْزَلْنَا مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً طَهُورًا
Source: Maraqi al-Falah and Sahih al-Bukhari
Key terms
Purification
Taharah
Physical and ritual cleanliness
Pure water
Ma' al-Tahur
Unchanged water that can be used for every purpose
Changed water
Ma' Ghayr
Water whose colour, smell or taste has changed
Mixed water
Ma' Muliṭ
Water mixed with something impure
Two qullah
Qullah
A large quantity of water (about 270 litres) that impurity does not easily affect

Comprehension quiz

Answered 0 / 5 • correct 0
1

Which water can be used for purification?

2

Which water cannot be used for purification?

3

What is the measure of two qullah?

4

Can seawater be used for purification?

5

Can water greatly changed by something pure (such as tea or dye) still be used for wudu?

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