What is the ruling on washing the hands before eating?
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The questioner: Washing the hands before eating?
The Shaykh: If there is dirt or filth on them, it is a recommended practice (sunnah); otherwise, it is not.
The questioner: In the chain, the prescription of washing before eating was mentioned.
The Shaykh: Yes, this was omitted from the narration: if one is in a state of major ritual impurity (janabah).
The questioner: If one is in a state of major ritual impurity (janabah), he washes his hands before eating.
The Shaykh: This is in the new edition; if Allah wills, you will find this addition. Do you have anything?
Al-Halabi: Regarding the last question.
The Shaykh: Ah, you have this one.
The Shaykh: If there is dirt or filth on them, it is a recommended practice (sunnah); otherwise, it is not.
The questioner: In the chain, the prescription of washing before eating was mentioned.
The Shaykh: Yes, this was omitted from the narration: if one is in a state of major ritual impurity (janabah).
The questioner: If one is in a state of major ritual impurity (janabah), he washes his hands before eating.
The Shaykh: This is in the new edition; if Allah wills, you will find this addition. Do you have anything?
Al-Halabi: Regarding the last question.
The Shaykh: Ah, you have this one.
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