The principle that one who performs an act is dealt with by the opposite of his intention, and wearing leather socks for the purpose of wiping over them

Question:
A questioner says: Some jurists (may Allah have mercy on them) state the principle that one who performs an act is dealt with by the opposite of his intention, such as a person who wears socks in order to wipe over them and does not perform wudu. Is this statement correct?

Answer:
No, it is not correct. However, the jurists say that it is not recommended to wear them in order to wipe over them; it is not recommended to wear them for the sake of wiping. Rather, if he needs the socks, he wears them, and if performing wudu makes it difficult for him to remove them, he wipes over them. This is part of the facilitation from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). So he wears them because of his need for them, and when wudu comes, Allah (Mighty and Majestic) facilitates for him by allowing him to wipe over them, and this suffices in place of washing the feet. This is part of the leniency of this religion. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh