Is covering the 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered) required for wudu' (the ablution for prayer)?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this is Mahmoud. He says: Is covering the 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered) considered a condition for the validity of wudu' (the ablution for prayer)?
Answer:
No, it is not recommended, but it is not permissible to perform wudu' (the ablution for prayer) in a place where you are exposed and people and passersby can see you. Perform wudu' (the ablution for prayer) in a covered place. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, this is Mahmoud. He says: Is covering the 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered) considered a condition for the validity of wudu' (the ablution for prayer)?
Answer:
No, it is not recommended, but it is not permissible to perform wudu' (the ablution for prayer) in a place where you are exposed and people and passersby can see you. Perform wudu' (the ablution for prayer) in a covered place. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2301 - هل يشترط ستر العورة عند الوضوء؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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