Washing piercings during Ghusl

Category: 

Taharrah & Purity

According to Madhhab: 

Hanafi

Reference: 

1441-221

Question: 

What is the Hukm of piercings during Ghusl? Must water go through the holes or not? 
Similarly, if a person has something stuck in between their teeth, what is the Hukm of Ghusl? 

Answer: 
If the piercing is tight, one should move the ear rings, nose rings, etc., so that the water reaches in the holes and if there are no ear rings in the piercing, then it will be necessary to make the water reach the holes by merely rubbing water over the holes; however, it is unnecessary to insert anything i.e. stick, needles, etc. in the holes to open them. (Shaami Vol. 1 Pg. 153) 

If there is something like food stuck between the teeth which does not stop the water from reaching the teeth, the Ghusl will be valid; however, it is better to clean it, if possible. (Shaami Vol. 1 Pg. 153) 

AND ALLAH TA'AALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST
ANSWERED BY: MOHSIN KHAN 
CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B. 
Islamic Date: ١٤ صفر ١٤٤١ 
English Date: 12 November 2019

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