The authenticity of Ibn 'Umar washing the inside of his eyes during wudu'
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Question:
A questioner asks: Is it true that Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to wash the inside of his eyes during wudu' until he went blind?
Answer:
It is said that he (may Allah be pleased with him) used to strive, as you know, to be diligent in following the Sunnah, in being thorough in worship, and in exercising caution. So in wudu', he was diligent in getting the water to the inside of his eyes until it affected them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
A questioner asks: Is it true that Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to wash the inside of his eyes during wudu' until he went blind?
Answer:
It is said that he (may Allah be pleased with him) used to strive, as you know, to be diligent in following the Sunnah, in being thorough in worship, and in exercising caution. So in wudu', he was diligent in getting the water to the inside of his eyes until it affected them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل ثم إن طائفة الموسوسين قد تحقق منهم طاعة الشيطان — islamhouse.com (52:06)
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