Washing the hands upon waking from sleep and during ablution
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Question:
The questioner says: It is reported that the number of times to wash the hands upon waking from sleep is three, and it is also reported that the number of times to wash them during ablution is three, so is it necessary to wash the hands six times?
Answer:
This is a matter that the scholars have discussed. The majority hold that the two do not overlap; rather, one washes three times for waking from sleep, and then washes three times for the recommended practice, meaning six times, acting in accordance with both pieces of evidence. Some scholars say that this is included in that, and Allah knows best. In any case, the second set of three washes is a recommended practice (sunnah), and if one leaves them, he owes nothing.
The questioner says: It is reported that the number of times to wash the hands upon waking from sleep is three, and it is also reported that the number of times to wash them during ablution is three, so is it necessary to wash the hands six times?
Answer:
This is a matter that the scholars have discussed. The majority hold that the two do not overlap; rather, one washes three times for waking from sleep, and then washes three times for the recommended practice, meaning six times, acting in accordance with both pieces of evidence. Some scholars say that this is included in that, and Allah knows best. In any case, the second set of three washes is a recommended practice (sunnah), and if one leaves them, he owes nothing.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من باب الوضوء — islamhouse.com (38:48)
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