The Ruling on Performing Wudu While Using Creams and Ointments
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Umm Fahd from Riyadh says: I am asking about the ruling on performing wudu after applying cream to moisturize the skin, especially in the winter season. Does the water reaching the skin count? And are we required to wash our hands and arms with soap before performing wudu?
Answer:
Ointments that do not solidify on the skin are merely oil; these do not prevent wudu, there is no harm in using them, and it is not required to wash them off. As for substances that solidify on the skin or on the back, such as what they call nail polish and dyes that solidify, these prevent water from reaching the skin, so they must be removed. Yes, thank you, may Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and benefit Islam and the Muslims through you.
May Allah reward you. Umm Fahd from Riyadh says: I am asking about the ruling on performing wudu after applying cream to moisturize the skin, especially in the winter season. Does the water reaching the skin count? And are we required to wash our hands and arms with soap before performing wudu?
Answer:
Ointments that do not solidify on the skin are merely oil; these do not prevent wudu, there is no harm in using them, and it is not required to wash them off. As for substances that solidify on the skin or on the back, such as what they call nail polish and dyes that solidify, these prevent water from reaching the skin, so they must be removed. Yes, thank you, may Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and benefit Islam and the Muslims through you.
Source
الوضوء على الأدهان — alfawzan.live
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