What is the ruling on one who is content with washing only his hands in wudu' due to his advanced age?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says: My father is a man who has reached an advanced age, and he does not perform wudu' properly. That is, he does not wash his hands up to the elbows, but is content with washing only his hands. I have advised him repeatedly, but he has not heeded me. What is the ruling on his prayer, and what is your advice for him?
Answer:
His prayer is not valid. It is obligatory for him to accept instruction and accept guidance. It is not permissible for him to continue with his custom that contradicts the Shari'ah. So you must emphasize this to him, remind him, and warn him of Allah the Exalted. Do not let him die in this state where he does not wash his hands completely. His wudu' is not valid; washing the hands alone is not sufficient. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says: My father is a man who has reached an advanced age, and he does not perform wudu' properly. That is, he does not wash his hands up to the elbows, but is content with washing only his hands. I have advised him repeatedly, but he has not heeded me. What is the ruling on his prayer, and what is your advice for him?
Answer:
His prayer is not valid. It is obligatory for him to accept instruction and accept guidance. It is not permissible for him to continue with his custom that contradicts the Shari'ah. So you must emphasize this to him, remind him, and warn him of Allah the Exalted. Do not let him die in this state where he does not wash his hands completely. His wudu' is not valid; washing the hands alone is not sufficient. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من يكتفي بغسل الكفين فقط في الوضوء لكبر سنه؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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