Interlacing the fingers of the hands and feet in wudu'
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Question:
He says: What is the correct ruling regarding interlacing the fingers? The command for it was mentioned in a hadith narrated by (may Allah be pleased with him).
Answer:
Because it was not mentioned in the authentic hadiths that described the wudu' of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), nor was it mentioned in the verse as a completion. Since it is a completion, it is only a completion from the things that complete the act. Therefore, it is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory. The obligatory part is that water reaches the spaces between the fingers; this is necessary. As for interlacing, it is a supplementary matter, like the bucket. If it is done, it is better; if it is not done, it is not required. Yes.
He says: What is the correct ruling regarding interlacing the fingers? The command for it was mentioned in a hadith narrated by (may Allah be pleased with him).
Answer:
Because it was not mentioned in the authentic hadiths that described the wudu' of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), nor was it mentioned in the verse as a completion. Since it is a completion, it is only a completion from the things that complete the act. Therefore, it is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory. The obligatory part is that water reaches the spaces between the fingers; this is necessary. As for interlacing, it is a supplementary matter, like the bucket. If it is done, it is better; if it is not done, it is not required. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب الوضوء - 2 — islamhouse.com (32:14)
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