💧 Fiqh of worship · Step 3 of 12
What breaks wudu
Some things break wudu in both schools; a few are different.
In both schools
- Anything that comes out of the front or back private part (urine, stool, wind).
- Deep sleep lying down or leaning so that you could fall.
- Losing consciousness or fainting.
Where they differ
| Point | Hanafi | Shafi'i |
|---|---|---|
Blood or pus flowing from a wound | Breaks wudu | Does not break wudu |
Vomiting a mouthful | Breaks wudu | Does not break wudu |
Skin touching an adult of the opposite sex who is not a mahram | Does not break wudu | Breaks wudu |
Touching one's private part with the palm | Does not break wudu | Breaks wudu |
Laughing aloud during the prayer | Breaks the prayer and the wudu | Breaks the prayer only |
✅ Check yourself
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Name two things that break wudu in both schools.
Show the answer
Anything from the private parts; deep sleep lying down; fainting.