Bathroom Laws

• Q1 - When I go to the bathroom, do I need to wash my genitals with water (like when I pee) or can I use napkins? How many times do I have to wash? 

  A - You must wash with water at least three times. If you are a male you must also perform istibra (for method see: https://www.sistani.org/english/book/48/2124/) .

  
  
  

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• Q2 - When I go to the bathroom and discharge feces from my body, can I clean myself with napkins or do I have to use water? How am I supposed to you water? Should I just wash once? 

  A - You must wash yourself with water. After thefeces is removed with water, wash at least twice with water.

  
  
  

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