What is the ruling on wiping over socks, and what are its conditions?
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The questioner : There is another hadith from al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) performed wudu' and wiped over the socks and the leather slippers. Are there conditions for the socks?
The Shaykh : They mention many conditions, but there is no basis for any of them in the Sunnah. It is permissible to wipe over any sock, whether it is torn, ripped, or intact.
The questioner : And transparent?
The Shaykh : And transparent, and thinner than the Jews' dinar.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware
The questioner: May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : And may Allah bless you.
The questioner : May Allah keep you safe.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you.
The questioner : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The Shaykh : They mention many conditions, but there is no basis for any of them in the Sunnah. It is permissible to wipe over any sock, whether it is torn, ripped, or intact.
The questioner : And transparent?
The Shaykh : And transparent, and thinner than the Jews' dinar.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware
The questioner: May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : And may Allah bless you.
The questioner : May Allah keep you safe.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you.
The questioner : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
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