What happens if one makes wudu without making istibra?
Istibra is applied after urinating in order to stop the traces of urine that invalidates wudu. If a person makes wudu without istibra immediately after urinating and if traces of urine come out after he makes wudu, his wudu becomes invalidated without his noticing; and the prayer performed in that situation will not be valid. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to istibra. The following is stated in a hadith: “Beware of urine because most of the punishment in the grave is due to it”; thus, Muslims are asked to pay attention to making istibra after urinating. Istibra is not necessary for women. It is sufficient for them to wait for a while after urinating before they make wudu. With our best wishes…
