Istibra: clearing the urinary tract, its ruling and method

A question about the ruling on istibra, clearing the urinary tract, and how it is done, in which Jordan's General Iftaa Department answered that it is recommended, that its aim is to be reasonably sure nothing remains in the tract, and that the method varies from person to person. ¹

The questioner asked about the ruling on istibra and how it is done. ¹

The Department answered that istibra from urine is recommended: making sure that no urine remains in its passage before cleansing oneself. ¹ It said that it may be done by clearing the throat, gently passing a finger to bring out any urine that may remain, and walking a few steps, as far as needed to be reasonably sure nothing remains, if walking is needed. ¹ It added that each person knows his own constitution best, that the preferred view is that this differs from person to person, and that the aim is to be reasonably sure that nothing remains in the passage that might come out. ¹

Jordan's General Iftaa Department published this fatwa on aliftaa.jo as no. 4059, dated 18 January 2026. ¹ The museum records this text as a historical document attributed to the body or scholar that issued it; it issues no ruling of its own.