Fatwa: Baby’s vomit and cleanliness

Question
What is the ruling with regard to the vomit of a breast-feeding child? Is it impure? Will it be permissible to perform salâh with such clothing on which a baby’s vomit fell?

Answer
If the milk drank by the baby went down his/her throat and then is vomited out, even if it be immediately without it being digested, it is impure and would have to be washed off from one’s body and clothes before performing salâh. In the case where the vomit is less than a dirham (approximately the size of the inside of one’s palm), a person should still wash his clothes before salâh. Yes, if salâh is performed in that condition, the salâh will be valid. However, to do so is inappropriate and incorrect.

Fatwa from Mufti Muhammad Abubakr Minty of Madrasah Mazaahir al-Uloom, Johannesburg almazaahir@gmail.com courtesy of muslimsatwork.co.za