Yes, you can start praying even if you need to fart; however, you might need to restart your prayer depending on the situation.
According to the reference, it is not haraam (prohibited) to break wind or fart during prayer. However, the reference indicates specific actions are required based on whether a sound or odor is produced. Here's a breakdown:
Actions to Take if You Fart During Prayer
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Farting with a sound or smell | Break the prayer, perform ablution, repeat prayer |
| Farting without sound or smell | Continue the prayer |
Here is a more detailed explanation:
- It is permissible to begin prayer even when you have the urge to fart. There's no requirement to hold it in, and it doesn't invalidate the initial intention of prayer.
- Breaking wind (farting) during prayer isn't prohibited. The act itself isn't considered sinful or forbidden.
- A restart is required if your fart has a sound or a smell. According to the reference, if your fart produces any sound or an odor, you must:
- Interrupt your current prayer.
- Perform wudu (ablution) again.
- Restart the prayer from the beginning.
- You can continue your prayer if no sound or smell is produced. You are able to complete your prayer without any problems if you broke wind without any associated sound or smell.
Practical Considerations
- If you know the need to pass wind is strong and frequent, it may be best to perform ablution right before praying, and try to complete the prayer as soon as possible.
- These guidelines are meant to maintain a state of cleanliness and purity during prayer, which is of high importance.
In conclusion, while starting prayer with the urge to fart is okay, you must interrupt the prayer, redo your ablution, and restart if you pass wind and produce sound or smell. If neither sound or smell occurred, you can complete the prayer.
