If water is available, is it acceptable to clean oneself (after relieving oneself) with stones (istijmaar) or tissue paper, and if that is acceptable, what is the evidence for that? Which is better, istinja’ (cleaning oneself with water) or istijmaar (cleaning oneself with stones etc)?. See what the web site ‘Islam question & Answers’ has to say whilst considering the implications of ‘Pinks’. See this link http://63.175.194.25/index.php?cs=prn&ln=eng&QR=59928&dgn=4&dgn=2

Global brand leaders have educated consumers on new wet wipe habits for time saving convenience and specialised performance. Don’t just take our word for it, see an overview of the market… www.johnrstarr.com/Pricie%20Hanna,%20John%20R.%20Starr,%20Inc.pdf#search=’wet%20wipes%20growth

BP forecourt customers could come out smelling of roses if a trial of handy wet wipes near petrol pumps proves successful. BP claims it is the first petrol company in the UK to trial the perfume-scented wipes to get rid of petrol smells on hands . . .

Consumers have yet to recognize the benefits and versatility of wipes. But overall sales are certain to accelerate, as demand for convenience will continue and quality improvement will remain at the forefront of manufacturers’ plans for the future. An overview of the market thoughts in 2002 shows us how far the wet wipe industry has advanced…www.paperloop.com/db_area/archive/tw_mag/2003/0307/exit_issues.html (more…)

As a culture, we are wipe obsessed. Consider: About 28 billion individual baby wipes were sold in the USA last year — and nearly 40% of them weren’t used for cleaning baby backsides. In many cases, adults are using them to wipe their own hands and faces. This link shows us how wet wipes are becoming part of our daily lives. http://www.usatoday.com/money/covers/2002-07-11-wipes.htm#more (more…)