The Meaning of the Hadith: Woe to the Heels from the Fire
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Question:
May Allah reward you. The brother Adel says: The hadith "Woe to the heels from the fire" has been reported. What is its meaning, Honorable Shaykh? Is it specific to wudu'?
Answer:
Yes, this is regarding wudu', because the heels, which are the back parts of the feet, are often overlooked by the one performing wudu'. Water may not reach them unless one is alert and careful. Therefore, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan al-Bayhaqi 1:296 meaning in the context of wudu'. It is obligatory for the Muslim to be careful with these two areas during wudu' and to ensure water reaches them. Yes.
May Allah reward you. The brother Adel says: The hadith "Woe to the heels from the fire" has been reported. What is its meaning, Honorable Shaykh? Is it specific to wudu'?
Answer:
Yes, this is regarding wudu', because the heels, which are the back parts of the feet, are often overlooked by the one performing wudu'. Water may not reach them unless one is alert and careful. Therefore, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Woe to the heels and the soles of the feet from the Fire
ويل للأعقاب وبطون الأقدام من النار
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7454 — youtube.com (3:21)
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