I was traveling, so I performed dry ablution (tayammum) for prayer because the water I had with me was sufficient for drinking. Is my action valid?
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Question:
I ask Allah to do you good. Your Eminence, father, the questioner says: I was traveling, and the time for the night prayer ('Isha') came, so I performed dry ablution (tayammum) and prayed. I had water with me for drinking because the remaining distance was far. Is my use of tayammum and my leaving off the use of water valid?
Answer:
Yes, if you feared that the water would run out if you performed ablution with it, such that it would be less than your need, then you are excused and you perform tayammum, because you are in the position of one who has no water. But if you have plenty of water with you and you do not fear it running out, then it is not permissible for you to perform tayammum. [The verse says:] "If you do not find water, then perform tayammum." You have found water. Yes.
I ask Allah to do you good. Your Eminence, father, the questioner says: I was traveling, and the time for the night prayer ('Isha') came, so I performed dry ablution (tayammum) and prayed. I had water with me for drinking because the remaining distance was far. Is my use of tayammum and my leaving off the use of water valid?
Answer:
Yes, if you feared that the water would run out if you performed ablution with it, such that it would be less than your need, then you are excused and you perform tayammum, because you are in the position of one who has no water. But if you have plenty of water with you and you do not fear it running out, then it is not permissible for you to perform tayammum. [The verse says:] "If you do not find water, then perform tayammum." You have found water. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2793- 4717] كنت مسافرا فتيممت للصلاة لأن الماء الذي معي يكفي للشرب فهل فعلي صحيح؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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