I wanted to know about the ruling on lake waters? Is it paak?
Like if one gets wet with lake water, does he/she needs to take a bath at home for namaz?
Keeping in mind dogs might have taken dip in that water or may be some one ever leaked urine in it?
Bismillahi Ta’ala
Walaikum Assalam Warahmatullah
According to fiqhi categorization lake water is considered to be “large-bodied water” (maa’ katheer). Moreover, rulings of “flowing water” will apply to such a body of water.
Hence, while there is a high chance of one or more types of impurities falling into it, as long as the one of the quality of the water (taste, smell, color) does not change, the water will remain in its default position of purity.
One will not need to take bath, and in fact the water itself is suitable to take bath with. Wudhu’ may be made with it as well for Salah. This is regardless of an apparent natural aversion one may have developed from such open waters.
However, if one of the qualities has changed, then the water will not be considered suitable for any of the above.
Wallahu A’lam
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Mufti Faisal al-Mahmudi