A Well Becomes Impure When a Shrew Falls into It, Dies and Its Skin Bursts

Question

A shrew fell into the well of a mosque and its skin burst, but its intestines did not come out. In this case, is the well impure or pure? If it is impure, what is the minimum amount of water that should be drawn out? And what is the maximum amount of water that should be drawn out? Please inform us of the ruling of the Shari‘a.

Answer

If a shrew fell into the well and died, and its skin burst, the well has become impure; all of its water must be drawn out, and only then will it become pure.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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