The Ruling on Performing Wudu for One Who Has a Wound on His Foot and a Bandage on It
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Question:
This brother, by phone, says: A man has a wound on the front of his right foot, and a screen has been placed over the entire foot. The doctor warned against water reaching the wound because the man is suffering from diabetes. What should he do regarding wudu'?
Answer:
He must wash his foot except for the location of the wound where water does not reach. If there is a bandage or dressing on the wound, he wipes over the dressing, and that suffices for washing what is underneath it. If there is no dressing or covering on the wound, he performs tayammum for it when praying. As for leaving the entire foot unwashed, with the excuse that there is a wound in his toes and a bandage is wrapped around it, this is not an excuse, and it does not exempt him from washing his foot. Yes.
This brother, by phone, says: A man has a wound on the front of his right foot, and a screen has been placed over the entire foot. The doctor warned against water reaching the wound because the man is suffering from diabetes. What should he do regarding wudu'?
Answer:
He must wash his foot except for the location of the wound where water does not reach. If there is a bandage or dressing on the wound, he wipes over the dressing, and that suffices for washing what is underneath it. If there is no dressing or covering on the wound, he performs tayammum for it when praying. As for leaving the entire foot unwashed, with the excuse that there is a wound in his toes and a bandage is wrapped around it, this is not an excuse, and it does not exempt him from washing his foot. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/275 — archive.org (14:10)
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