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Does impurity transfer from the hand to the faucet or clothes when relieving oneself? What is considered altered water and what is not? Is it obligatory to repeat ablution if one forgets to say "Bismillah" at its beginning? Is it permissible for a person afflicted with obsessive-compulsive disorder to disregard their obsessions and suffice with their ablution and prayer in their natural state? What is the ruling on urine drops descending during ablution and their unusual cessation before prayer?

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The cure for obsessive whispers (waswas) is to disregard and ignore them. The ruling of impurity (najasah) is not transferred by doubt, nor is it transferred to the hand merely by touching a tap unless there is certainty of its transfer. Its transfer to clothes is not necessary. It is sufficient to adopt the lighter opinion regarding the transfer of impurity until recovery. Water is considered changed if one of its characteristics (color, taste, smell) changes significantly, and the default is that it is not changed when in doubt. Saying "Bismillah" (Tasmiah) is sunnah (recommended) and its omission, whether intentional or by oversight, does not invalidate ablution (wudu) and does not necessitate repeating it. To wash off impurity, it is sufficient to pour water over it; placing it in a washing machine is not a condition. Do not pay attention to the devil's whispers concerning the removal of impurity. The default is that urine has not exited when in doubt, and its exit is not ruled upon except with absolute certainty. It is preferable to relieve oneself before prayer to avoid suppressing the two impurities (urine and faeces).

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