Inability to perform wudu' due to severe cold, despite the ability to heat the water
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Question:
If one is unable, Honorable Shaykh, to perform wudu' due to severe cold, or fears harm, but is able to heat the water, what is the ruling?
Answer:
It is obligatory for him to heat the water so that he can achieve ritual purity with water. It is not permissible for him to perform tayammum because he is able to use water by heating it and removing the cold from it, so he has no excuse in this matter. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, our Shaykh,
If one is unable, Honorable Shaykh, to perform wudu' due to severe cold, or fears harm, but is able to heat the water, what is the ruling?
Answer:
It is obligatory for him to heat the water so that he can achieve ritual purity with water. It is not permissible for him to perform tayammum because he is able to use water by heating it and removing the cold from it, so he has no excuse in this matter. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, our Shaykh,
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 07 / فتاوى على الهواء - 20 02 1437هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (34:41)
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