Removing the socks during wudu'
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Question:
Salih, this questioner says: regarding wiping over the socks, and removing the socks at every wudu' as a precaution for ritual purity, what is your opinion on that? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
This is an excessive act that is prohibited. If you wear socks that cover the feet while in a state of ritual purity, the sunnah (recommended practice) is to wipe over them and take the dispensation. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Ibn Hibban 6:48 Yes. May Allah bless you. Also, from
Salih, this questioner says: regarding wiping over the socks, and removing the socks at every wudu' as a precaution for ritual purity, what is your opinion on that? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
This is an excessive act that is prohibited. If you wear socks that cover the feet while in a state of ritual purity, the sunnah (recommended practice) is to wipe over them and take the dispensation. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Allah loves that His dispensations be taken, just as He loves that His strict rulings be observed.
الله يحب ان تؤتى رخصه كما يحب ان تؤتى عزائمه.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7543 — youtube.com (8:41)
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