An alcoholic drinking from one's utensils

Q:

1. If after consuming alcohol a person drinks a soft drink and then drinks water from the bottle, can we render the water pure to consume.

2. If a family member is alcoholic how can a person keep pure for prayers as far as utensils and house is concerned. Does he have to keep cleaning?

A:

1. Yes.

2. Separate his utensils.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)