Is istinjaa’ necessary each time one does wudoo’?

Islam Q&A

Istinjaa’ is not necessary each time a person wants to do wudoo’

Categories: Fiqh of Purification -

Question:

Does a person have to do istinjaa’ (wash the private parts with water) every time he wants to do wudoo’?

Answer:

Praise be to Allaah.

Istinjaa’ is not necessary each time a person wants to do wudoo’. It is essential after passing urine or stools, when a person must wash his private parts before doing wudoo’ for prayer.

(Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, [5/102])