Washing and cleaning an elderly mother
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Question:
He says: My mother is advanced in age, and I am the one who performs her ablution and cares for her, particularly regarding her cleanliness and washing. The daughters are unable to do this. Is there anything required of me in this matter?
Answer:
You are rewarded for this, but you must do it from behind a barrier covering her private parts. You place a covering over her private parts, put a bag on your hand, and insert your hand from behind the covering to wash her vagina or the exit of urine or feces, and clean it. You are rewarded for this. However, it must be done from behind a barrier and covering. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He says: My mother is advanced in age, and I am the one who performs her ablution and cares for her, particularly regarding her cleanliness and washing. The daughters are unable to do this. Is there anything required of me in this matter?
Answer:
You are rewarded for this, but you must do it from behind a barrier covering her private parts. You place a covering over her private parts, put a bag on your hand, and insert your hand from behind the covering to wash her vagina or the exit of urine or feces, and clean it. You are rewarded for this. However, it must be done from behind a barrier and covering. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 07 / فتاوى على الهواء - 20 02 1437هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (44:49)
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