The Ruling on the Mention of the Name in Ablution
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Question:
The questioner, Abu 'Abd al-Rahman from Riyadh, has some questions about wudu'. In his first question, he asks about the ruling on the tasmiah (saying the name of Allah) in wudu'.
Answer:
The tasmiah in wudu' is obligatory at the beginning, as in the saying ofBulugh al-Maram 49. According to the majority, it is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory. According to Imam Ahmad, it is obligatory based on this hadith. Yes.
The questioner, Abu 'Abd al-Rahman from Riyadh, has some questions about wudu'. In his first question, he asks about the ruling on the tasmiah (saying the name of Allah) in wudu'.
Answer:
The tasmiah in wudu' is obligatory at the beginning, as in the saying of
(ﷺ) said: “There is no Wudu for one who does not mention Allah’s Name upon it.
صلى الله عليه وسلم لا وضوء لمن لم يذكر اسم الله عليه
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/237 — archive.org (7:16)
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