The invalidation of wudu' by touching
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Question:
Does wudu' become invalid when greeting some women?
Answer:
The scholars have differed on the meaning of "lamasat" (touching): is it intercourse, or is it touching without direct intercourse? Is it direct touching without a barrier? Some said that the meaning of "lamasat" is specifically intercourse. Some said that the meaning of "lamasat" is touching without a barrier, touching the woman's body without a barrier. If this is for the sake of desire, it invalidates the wudu'. If it is not for the sake of desire, it does not invalidate the wudu'. Yes.
Does wudu' become invalid when greeting some women?
Answer:
The scholars have differed on the meaning of "lamasat" (touching): is it intercourse, or is it touching without direct intercourse? Is it direct touching without a barrier? Some said that the meaning of "lamasat" is specifically intercourse. Some said that the meaning of "lamasat" is touching without a barrier, touching the woman's body without a barrier. If this is for the sake of desire, it invalidates the wudu'. If it is not for the sake of desire, it does not invalidate the wudu'. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/298 — archive.org (3:21)
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