One Who Intends to Renew His Ablution but Does Not Renew It
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Question:
If a man intends to renew his ablution but does not renew it, is his prayer valid?
Answer:
Yes, meaning, as long as nothing has occurred, as long as his ablution has not been broken, he remains in a state of purity, whether he renews his ablution or not. Because when the ablution is completed in the prescribed manner, the state of ritual impurity is removed, and he remains pure until this ablution is broken by one of the things that break it. As for renewing it, it is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory. If he does it, that is better, and if he leaves it, he owes nothing. Even if he intends to renew it and does not renew it, he owes nothing; his first ablution remains valid.
If a man intends to renew his ablution but does not renew it, is his prayer valid?
Answer:
Yes, meaning, as long as nothing has occurred, as long as his ablution has not been broken, he remains in a state of purity, whether he renews his ablution or not. Because when the ablution is completed in the prescribed manner, the state of ritual impurity is removed, and he remains pure until this ablution is broken by one of the things that break it. As for renewing it, it is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory. If he does it, that is better, and if he leaves it, he owes nothing. Even if he intends to renew it and does not renew it, he owes nothing; his first ablution remains valid.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من باب الوضوء — islamhouse.com (45:24)
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