What is the ruling on the Gecko (Wazagh) after death?
Chapter on what purification is achieved with regarding water
Al-Mughni
Book of Purification
Primary text
There are two views. The first is that it does not become impure upon death because it lacks flowing blood, resembling the scorpion. If its impurity is doubted, the water remains on its original state of purity.
Supporting text
The second view is that it becomes impure, based on the saying attributed to Ali, peace be upon him, that if a gecko or a mouse dies in a well, the water should be poured out, and if it dies in a deeper well, the water should be drawn out until the matter is resolved.