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Fatwa ID: 83499
Title: Washing while applying contraceptive batches
Category: Women
Scholar: Dr. Hatem al-Haj
Date: 01/08/2011

Question

Dear Sh. Hatem, ASA, I would like to ask about the use of contraceptive batches. Is the washing (Ghussul) will be accepted even if the water did not reach the spot of the batch?


Answer

All praise be to Allah, and may His blessings and peace be on the final messenger, Muhammad,

The ghusl wouldn’t be valid if the water doesn’t reach the skin under the patch. You may remove the patch and then reapply it immediately after the ghusl, if it still can stick by itself. If not, apply a different one. On a side note, you may ask your doctor whether IUDs may be more suitable for you.

Allah knows best.