Air Suci Tapi Tidak Mensucikan (Air Musta'mal) | Buya Yahya | Fiqih Praktis | 1 April 2016

Summary

The transcript discusses the concept of 'suci' (purity) in Islamic practices, focusing on the rules regarding water used for purification, such as wudu and larger ritual baths. It explains various types of water—such as mustakmal (used for purification) and mutagayir (changed by substances like coffee or tea). The speaker emphasizes that for water to remain valid for purification, it should not undergo a significant change. The discussion also covers common misconceptions in Islamic jurisprudence, particularly among students, about what constitutes water that has been 'used' or 'impure'.

Takeaways

• 😀 Water used for purification must be clean and not mixed with impurities that would prevent it from being used for wudu (ablution) or ghusl (ritual washing).
• 😀 Water that has been used for purification is referred to as 'air mustakmal' and can no longer be used for further purification unless specific conditions are met.
• 😀 'Air mustakmal' is only valid for purification if it meets three conditions: the water is limited in quantity, it was used for a required purification act, and it is separated from the body part it cleansed.
• 😀 If water has mixed with something else, like coffee or sugar, it is still considered pure if the mixture is not severe enough to change the water's appearance or its essential qualities.
• 😀 If the water turns cloudy or the mixture is very strong, it is considered 'mutagayir' (changed) and cannot be used for further purification.
• 😀 A clear indication that the mixture has caused severe change (parah) is when an observer who doesn’t know what has been added can instantly recognize the change in the water’s nature.
• 😀 If a mixture is unclear to an observer, it is not considered severely changed, and the water can still be used for wudu, as long as the change isn’t drastic.
• 😀 For water to be deemed unusable for purification due to being 'mustakmal', it must be below a certain quantity, generally less than two qullah (216 liters), and used for washing obligatory body parts.
• 😀 The first wash, such as washing the face in wudu, can make water mustakmal, while subsequent washes (like washing the hands) do not impact the water in the same way.
• 😀 When large amounts of water, like from a big basin, are used for purification, they are not considered 'mustakmal' unless they meet the conditions like being used for mandatory washing and the water being separated from the body part.

Q & A

What is the definition of 'water that is pure but cannot purify'?

Water that is pure but cannot purify refers to water that has been contaminated by something else, such as a mixture with substances like coffee or tea, making it no longer able to purify for rituals like wudu.

What are the types of water discussed in the script?

The types of water discussed are: 1) Mustakmal water, which is used for purification, and 2) Mutagayir water, which has changed due to a mixture with another substance.

What does 'Mutagayir' mean in relation to water?

'Mutagayir' refers to water that has undergone a significant change in its appearance or properties due to mixing with another substance, such as coffee or milk, and may no longer be considered purifying.

What is the difference between 'mustakmal' and 'Mutagayir' water?

'Mustakmal' water is used for purification but can no longer be reused once it has been used for washing, while 'Mutagayir' water is water that has changed in appearance or substance due to mixing but is still considered pure if the change is not too extreme.

How can we determine if the change in water is severe enough to render it impure?

To determine if the change is severe, one can observe whether an uninformed person can immediately identify the mixture. If they can, it indicates the change is significant enough to render the water impure.

What is the guideline for when water becomes unsuitable for purification?

Water becomes unsuitable for purification when its mixture has changed to a degree that is noticeable to an uninformed person, or when the water has become cloudy or altered significantly from its original state.

What happens if water is mixed with something that is not impure?

If water is mixed with something that is not impure, the mixture does not automatically make the water unsuitable for purification, as long as the change is not significant enough to make it unrecognizable or harmful for use in purification.

How does the volume of water affect its classification as 'mustakmal'?

The volume of water affects its classification by determining whether it is considered 'little' or 'enough.' If the water is less than two qullah (approximately 216 liters), it is considered little, and once used for mandatory washing, it can be classified as 'mustakmal.'

What are the conditions under which water can be classified as 'mustakmal' after being used for wudu?

Water can be classified as 'mustakmal' if it has been used for a mandatory washing (such as washing the face during wudu), it is a small amount (less than two qullah), and it is separated from the body part that was washed.

What are common misconceptions about the use of 'mustakmal' water?

A common misconception is that any water used for wudu or purification becomes 'mustakmal' immediately, which is not the case. Water only becomes 'mustakmal' when specific conditions are met, such as being used for mandatory washing and being separated from the body part it was used for.