Classical fiqh usually treats gecko blood as pure because it is not “squirting” blood — but that legal ruling does not replace basic health precautions.
According to many Islamic legal opinions, the blood of animals that do not have squirting blood (that is, blood that does not spurt out forcefully) is not considered ritually impure. Geckos fall into this category. Therefore, both geckos and their blood are not regarded as najis (ritually impure).
Blood of humans and any animal whose blood spurts — meaning if you cut a vein the blood gushes out quickly — is considered najis. But the blood of animals that do not have squirting blood, such as fish and snakes, and likewise the blood of mosquitoes, is considered ritually pure. Accordingly, gecko blood is also pure and does not render a wall or other object ritually impure.
Short answer: No — gecko blood is not ritually impure.
No squirting blood: A gecko’s blood, like that of fish or mosquitoes, does not spurt out.
No explicit ruling of impurity: Religious texts do not explicitly list geckos or their blood as najis.
Ritual purity of gecko blood does not mean that contact with it is harmless. From a health perspective, any contact with animal blood may carry infection risks.
If your concern is a religious ruling, gecko blood is not najis. From a medical or hygiene standpoint, however, avoid direct contact with any animal blood.
Purity rulings: Is gecko blood ritually impure?
6) Practical Tips
Tip | |
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Geckos’ blood is not najis in fiqh | Most rulings treat blood that does not spurt as ritually pure. |
Distinguish legal purity from hygiene | Even if ritually pure, avoid direct contact with animal blood for health reasons. |
Similar cases: fish, snakes, mosquitoes | These animals’ bloods are commonly cited as examples of non-spurting, pure blood. |
When in doubt, take precautions | If you’re unsure, clean the area and avoid handling the blood directly. |
