What is the ruling on performing wudu with water and soap, and is his prayer valid?
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The questioner : A shaykh performed wudu with water and soap, believing that it is not valid except with this. He sat down, and the narrator says he performed wudu for a full hour?
The Shaykh : Say: “O Allah, protect us from what You have afflicted others with.”
The questioner : He says the wudu is not valid, and he repeats the entire prayer?
The Shaykh : Who says that?
The questioner : The one who debated with him.
The Shaykh : Is the one speaking the doer or the advisor?
The questioner : The advisor. He told him, “This wudu of yours is entirely invalid.” So he came to me, and I said, “The wudu is valid and his prayer is valid.”
The Shaykh : You have done well. This is the correct position.
The Shaykh : Say: “O Allah, protect us from what You have afflicted others with.”
The questioner : He says the wudu is not valid, and he repeats the entire prayer?
The Shaykh : Who says that?
The questioner : The one who debated with him.
The Shaykh : Is the one speaking the doer or the advisor?
The questioner : The advisor. He told him, “This wudu of yours is entirely invalid.” So he came to me, and I said, “The wudu is valid and his prayer is valid.”
The Shaykh : You have done well. This is the correct position.