Wiping over socks for one who cannot bend
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: A man wears socks and is unable to bend to wipe his feet during wudu'. What should he do? Is it permissible for him to perform tayammum in place of that?
The Shaykh:
Meaning, he does not bend while sitting and wipes.
The questioner:
It is reasonable to say he cannot, and...
The Shaykh:
He cannot; he should seek help from someone to wipe over his socks for him. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah apply to you.
The Shaykh:
To seeking help. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: A man wears socks and is unable to bend to wipe his feet during wudu'. What should he do? Is it permissible for him to perform tayammum in place of that?
The Shaykh:
Meaning, he does not bend while sitting and wipes.
The questioner:
It is reasonable to say he cannot, and...
The Shaykh:
He cannot; he should seek help from someone to wipe over his socks for him. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah apply to you.
The Shaykh:
To seeking help. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل في الجواب عما احتج به أهل الوسواس — islamhouse.com (1:10:41)
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