The Ruling on Renewing the Ablution
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Question:
And regarding renewing the wudu' without it having been invalidated, is that considered a bid'ah (religious innovation) and extravagance? And if the intention behind it is not to renew it?
Answer:
If you have prayed with it, it is recommended to renew it. If you used it in worship and you want to pray a second time, it is recommended to renew it, because it is a wudu' that has been used, so it is recommended to renew it. It is not obligatory. If you continued in the prayer, there is no harm, but renewing it is recommended. As for if you did not pray with it and did not use it, there is no need to renew it. The entire matter is one of recommendation, not obligation. Yes.
And regarding renewing the wudu' without it having been invalidated, is that considered a bid'ah (religious innovation) and extravagance? And if the intention behind it is not to renew it?
Answer:
If you have prayed with it, it is recommended to renew it. If you used it in worship and you want to pray a second time, it is recommended to renew it, because it is a wudu' that has been used, so it is recommended to renew it. It is not obligatory. If you continued in the prayer, there is no harm, but renewing it is recommended. As for if you did not pray with it and did not use it, there is no need to renew it. The entire matter is one of recommendation, not obligation. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 4 — youtube.com (21:10)
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