Question:
I had some acne on my face and some blood flowed, but it stayed on its place. Then a couple of hours later I took a shower and when I was drying myself with towel I saw a red spot on it after drying my face. Then I thought that this could maybe be the dry blood that was on the acne. But when I looked in the mirror I didn't see any blood coming. What should I consider? what should I do? shower again?
Answer:
Note "staying in its place" means it does not run out of the wound. If the blood did run out, then Wudhu is broken. If there is a very little blood showing on the wound and one dabs it with a towel or tissue and the blood shows on the towel this some amount will not invalidate the Wudhu, as this does not come under blood running. Also, if as you say the wound has dried then also this blood could be left over blood which does not invalidate one's Wudhu. Ultimately, you will need to keep in view all these points and reflect on the reality and make a decision according to your preponderate belief about that blood. If your mind is mostly towards the Wudhu not being broken, then it has not broken; if your mind is mostly towards it having broken, then it has broken; and if neither side is stronger, then it is wajib to do Wudu again.
Mufti Mohammed Sajjad
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