Hand Washing After Touching Nasal Mucus
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Question
I touched my nasal mucus in the middle of prayer; do I need to go wash my hands?
Answer
Touching an area covered inside the nose requires washing, and if one is in the middle of prayer, they should rub their hands on their body or on the wall. However, regarding touching nasal mucus (such as when it exits the nose), the Mishnah Berurah rules according to the opinion of the Gra that washing hands is not necessary.
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