Question
Assalamu
Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
My question is about the milk or food that babies bring back up through their mouths after feeding. Is this regurgitated milk considered impure (najāsah)? Similarly, what is the Islamic ruling on vomit when it touches a person's body or clothing? Thank you. May Allah increase you in beneficial knowledge.
Answer
Wa
Alaikumus Salam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
May Allah reward
you with goodness and grant us beneficial knowledge.
Islamic scholars
have differed over whether vomit and a baby's regurgitated milk are considered
impure. Some scholars regard vomit as najāsah, while others
distinguish between different types of vomit and the condition of the material
that comes out of the stomach. Therefore, this issue should be discussed with
due regard for the recognised differences among Islamic jurists.
1.
The Ruling on Vomit
Some scholars,
including scholars within the Hanafi, Shafi‘i, and Hanbali schools of Islamic
jurisprudence, consider vomit impure, although the details and conditions of
their rulings differ.
There are also
juristic discussions about the condition of the material that comes out of the
stomach and whether it has changed from its original state. In Maliki
jurisprudence, relevant discussions distinguish between different circumstances
rather than treating every instance of vomiting identically.
Consequently, it
would be inaccurate to claim that all Islamic scholars agree on a single ruling
covering every type of vomit.
2.
The Ruling on a Baby’s Regurgitated Milk
When a baby drinks
milk and subsequently brings some of it back up through the mouth, this is
commonly referred to as regurgitation.
The ruling depends
on the juristic position being followed and, according to some scholarly
discussions, the condition of the material that comes out.
Some scholars
regard material coming from the stomach as impure, while other juristic
discussions make distinctions based on its condition. Therefore, the matter
should not be presented as though there is no recognised scholarly
disagreement.
If a baby's
regurgitated milk touches clothing or the body, a Muslim should not
automatically assume that they must repeat washing repeatedly whenever there is
uncertainty. Where washing is required according to the ruling being followed,
the affected area should be cleaned appropriately.
3.
What Should a Muslim Do in Practice?
The following
practical guidance can help:
1.
Clean the affected area when appropriate. If vomit or regurgitated milk has soiled clothing or
the body, washing it is a reasonable way to maintain cleanliness and is
required according to the scholarly view that considers the substance impure.
2.
Avoid excessive doubt. Do not repeatedly wash clothing or the body merely
because of uncertainty, particularly when there is no clear evidence that
impurity is present.
3.
Follow a reliable scholarly position. If you ordinarily follow a particular school of
Islamic jurisprudence, consult a qualified scholar familiar with its rulings.
4.
Care for babies without undue hardship. Parents should maintain cleanliness while avoiding
unnecessary difficulty or obsessive concern over ordinary infant regurgitation.
References
for Further Study
For further
discussion of the issue, one may consult Al-Majmūʿ Sharḥ al-Muhadhdhab,
2/551, and Fatāwā al-Lajnah al-Dāʾimah, 4/193, as cited in the
original discussion. The precise passages and editions should be checked before
quoting them as definitive evidence for a particular ruling.
Conclusion
Scholars differ
over the impurity of vomit and a baby's regurgitated milk. Some consider them
impure, while juristic discussions also distinguish between different
circumstances and the condition of the material.
Accordingly, the
ruling should not be presented as a matter of unanimous agreement. Muslims
should follow reliable scholarly guidance, maintain cleanliness, and avoid
unnecessary hardship or excessive doubts.
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