Is it established that wiping the head in wudu' is done three times? And does one renew the water for each wipe?

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The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Peace be upon you

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah

The questioner : How are you?

The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, I am well

The questioner : Your brother from Algeria.

The questioner : Welcome...

The Shaykh : Please go ahead.
The questioner: Regarding wiping the head, is it established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he wiped the head three times in wudu'?

The Shaykh : Yes, it is established that he did so occasionally.

The questioner : Does a person renew the water if he wipes the head three times, or is one time sufficient?

The Shaykh : He renews it.

The questioner : He renews the water.

The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.

The questioner: May Allah bless you.

The Shaykh : And may Allah bless you.

The questioner : Peace be upon you

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.