Tazkiyah (Purification)

Tazkiah (تزكية) is an Arabic-Islamic term alluding to "tazkiyah al-nafs" meaning "sanctification" or "purification of the self". This refers to the process of transforming the nafs (carnal self or desires) from its deplorable state of self-centrality through various spiritual stages towards the level of purity and submission to the Will of Allah.

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Najis . Tazkiyah (Purification)

How can I purify my laptop after Najis water - not containing Ayn al-Najasat - fell on it? Since it is not waterproof, I cannot pour Kurr or Qalil water. Would wiping it three times with a wet cloth be effective for purification?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

No, wiping it will not remove the najasah. There must be pouring of water.

You might be better to just keep it that way, although you might be concerned about using it when your hands sweat, etc, or maybe trading the laptop with another new one.

It might be a bit risky, but you can put the laptop upside down, and spray water upwards, hoping it does not go in, and then dry it quickly. It does not need kurr water, and does not need a lot of water as well. This is just a suggestion.

And Allah knows best

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Cat . Waswasa . Tazkiyah (Purification)

I have doubts about cleanliness. A cat peed on my window, and we only cleaned it without purifying. Later, my maid used a wet cloth to clean that window and then used the same cloth on my whole home. What should I understand about the purity of my home?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 months ago

Everything is Taahir for you unless and until you know for sure that it is Najis. Doubt about Najasah does not mean that the doubted item is Najis with out concrete evidence. If you have concrete evidence that a specific item is definitely Najis, then you can make it Taahir by pouring water in it.

Wassalam.

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Chair . Najis . Water . Tazkiyah (Purification)

The seat of my chair, made of porous wood with a small piece of fabric pinned on it, is Najis. I cannot take it to the bathroom or place it under running water. What is the correct way to purify it?

If the Najis fabric is from pork or dog or non Halal animal skin, then there is no way to clean or purify such material. If the Najis fabric is not Najis Al-A'yn, then you can wash it with water and make it Taahir.

Wassalam.

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Heart . Respect . Tazkiyah (Purification)

How can I purify my heart, regain my self-respect, and reconnect with Allah after making the mistake of developing feelings for someone in an un-Islamic way, which led to betrayal and emotional distress?

1. Repenting the previous bad deeds and deep feeling of sorrow about it.

2. Firm decision not to do it again under any circumstance.

3. Repeating Estighfaar (Seeking forgiveness) day and night especially when you are alone and during Sujood and in special times like during last one sixth if night (Sahar time).

Wassalam.

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Pork . Body . Tazkiyah (Purification)

I inadvertently consumed a sauce containing 15% pork belly. Is there anything I can take or do to cleanse my body?

As you have already inadvertently consumed non Halal food, you need to be very careful in the future not to consume any food before being sure that it is Halal. It is also useful to fast for few days and repeat Estighfaar.

Wassalam.

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Health . Soul . Mind . Overthinking . Tazkiyah (Purification)

I am struggling with my mental health. How can I purify my soul and mind and get rid of my obsessive overthinking and bad mental health?

The key of the peace of mind is remembering Allah in the proper way. As we read in Quran "Surely only by remembering Allah hearts gain peace" Surat no. 13 Verse no. 28. All mental problems can be tackled and cured by sincere remembering of Allah. It is recommended to recite Athaan (Azaan) at home or wherever you are on every time of Salah. Reciting Athaan has got benefits for mental health. Reciting Quran and Du'a or listening to their recitation helps a lot in gaining peace of mind. A great source of Du'a is Al Sahifa Al Sajjadiya and other supplications narrated by the Holy Prophet and Ahlulbayt. Glorifying Allah during the day and night especially before sunset and before sunrise has got great benefits as we read in the hadith that it is recommended to repeat Subhanallah WalHamdulilah Wa La Ilaaha Ila Allah Wa Allahu Akbar 10 times before sunrise and before sunset. It is also recommended to perform Wudhu before going to bed so that your sleep will be peaceful and you will get the reward of worshiping Allah for the whole night. You should seek the prayers and blessings of your parents as their prayers in your favor are very important and more likely to be accepted by Allah as long as you keep serving them and making them happy with you, even if they are not alive you should visit their grave and pray to Allah near their grave.

Wassalam.

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Veterinarian . Dog . Tazkiyah (Purification)

As a vet, do I need to purify myself every time I touch articles that have been in contact with dogs? Will other pure articles become impure if I touch them after handling those articles?

Beside your medical hygiene , touching any dry item with your dry hands will not transfer any Nijasah (impurity) to you. If you touch a wet Najis item, or a dry wet item with you wet hands,by our hands will be Najis. If you touch other items with your Najis dry hands, it will not be impure.

Wassalam.

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Water . Najis . Tazkiyah (Purification)

When washing myself after a bowel movement with Qalil water, how should I purify my hand after each time of touching the Najasah so that the Qalil water I then use to wash myself does not itself get impure?

After removing Najasat, whether by tissue or water , just pour Qalil water on the place two times, then that place as well as your hands are Taahir.

'Wassalam.

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Tazkiyah (Purification) . Dishwasher

Is using a dishwasher sufficient to purify cutlery, plates, glasses, and pans?

Yes it is sufficient because the dishwasher is connected to the tab water which purifies the plates, glasses and pans.

Wassalam.

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Dog . Najasa (Impurity) . Tazkiyah (Purification)

My mother dropped a packet of chocolate on the floor where dogs are usually walking, laying and urinating. She then picked up the packet from the floor. Would the packet and her hand become impure as a result? If so, how can she purify them?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 3 years ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

If you are 100% sure that the chocolate packet touched a part of the floor that definitely became najjs, and that the chocolate packet had moisture on it, then yes it would be najis. This would easy to purify as you could merely put the packet under a tap or just remove the chocolates. If however the floor was dry and so was the packet, then it isn't najis.

May Allah grant you success

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Najis . Tazkiyah (Purification)

If the floor in my room becomes Najis how can I purify it?

Bismihi ta'ala

I have a tutorial on this, where you are able to see in practice how this is done:

https://youtu.be/kPg-4jAuRRU

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Najis . Tazkiyah (Purification)

How do I purify my hands after touching an item that is Najis and wet?

Just wash your hands with water, one time if water is connected to tab or big quantity, and two times if water is in small quantity. Obviously, no Najis material should be on your hands.

Wassalam.