Can Tayammom be performed instead of Qosl to protect dignity? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

Shafaqna English- The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about Tayammom.

Question: If a person performs Tayammom instead of Qosl to protect his dignity; is this Tayammom correct?

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: If performing Qosl causes extreme hardship and difficulty, his Tayammom is correct.

Source: PERSIAN SHAFAQNA

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