Is a naked person obligated to enter water to cover themselves, even if the water is turbid?

Chapter on the Description of Prayer

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 3 · Bab 5

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Primary text

It is not obligatory to descend into water for covering, even if it is turbid, because water has inhabitants (*sukkan*) and one cannot perform prostration properly within it.