Does a person remain in a state of ritual purity if he removes the socks over which he wiped?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if a Muslim removes the socks over which he wiped, does he remain in a state of ritual purity?

Answer:
No, if he removes the item over which he wiped, the ablution becomes invalid. This is because wiping is only permissible while the barrier exists. When the barrier is removed, the dispensation is removed. The dispensation was granted only while the barrier was present. So when the place of the dispensation is gone, the ruling is gone, and he must renew his ablution. May Allah bless you.