Is wiping the ears done on their outer surfaces only, or on both the outer and inner surfaces?
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The questioner : The questioner, whose name is indicated by the initials R.M.K. al-Shahri, has a set of questions. In the first question, he asks: Is wiping the ears done on their outer surfaces only, or on both the outer and inner surfaces?
The Shaykh : The method of wiping the ears is for a person to insert his index fingers—meaning the fingers between the middle finger and the thumb—into the ear canals without pressing them until they cause pain. He inserts them into the canals, and with his thumbs he wipes the outer surfaces of the ears, which is the part adjacent to the head. Yes.
The Shaykh : The method of wiping the ears is for a person to insert his index fingers—meaning the fingers between the middle finger and the thumb—into the ear canals without pressing them until they cause pain. He inserts them into the canals, and with his thumbs he wipes the outer surfaces of the ears, which is the part adjacent to the head. Yes.