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Is Vaginal Discharge Considered Impure? Here’s the Ruling According to 4 Major Schools of Thought

Vaginal discharge is a natural fluid produced by the female organ to maintain cleanliness and moisture. In Islamic jurisprudence, scholars have different opinions on it. According to the Hanafi school, discharge from the outer part of the vagina is considered pure, while the inner part is still debated. The Maliki school deems it impure, while the Hanbali school considers it pure. The Shafi’i school elaborates: from the outer part it’s pure, from the deepest part it’s impure, and from the middle area it’s pure according to the strongest view. If the source of the discharge is unknown, the juristic principle applies that certainty is not removed by doubt. Hence, the default ruling is that it’s pure until proven otherwise. Muslim women need not worry excessively in this case. https://mozaik.inilah.com/dakwah/apakah-keputihan-itu-najis-ini-hukumnya-menurut-4-mazhab-populer

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I once heard from a female religious teacher, the key is in "conviction." As long as there's doubt, it's still pure. Easy, right? Don't make things hard for yourself.

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Sometimes discharge happens right after wudu, and I honestly just brush it off. Turns out my school of thought (Hanafi) actually considers it pure. Alhamdulillah, yeah.

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Alhamdulillah, the Hanbali school here is such a relief. If the inside is already pure, what more the outside, right? Truly a mercy.

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This explanation is really great. So we can choose the opinion that fits our situation, as long as we have the knowledge for it. No need for blind fanaticism.

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Basically just don't overthink it, sis. As long as you're not sure it's impure, then it's pure. I used to be so confused about this, but now Alhamdulillah I'm way more at ease.

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The Maliki school considers it impure? Oh no, now I feel like I need to study more. But I'm sure every scholar has their own evidence, let's just respect each other.

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