You mentioned that in the hadith there is an indication that the ears are not part of the face. Al-Zayla'i mentioned in the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): (My face prostrated to the One who created it,
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The questioner : You mentioned that in the hadith there is an indication that the ears are not part of the face. Al-Zayla'i mentioned in the hadith of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): Sunan an-Nasa'i 1127Sahih (Darussalam) that there is an indication that the ear is part of the face. What is the answer to this?
The Shaykh : The answer is simple. This was said in the context of proximity. There is no doubt that the ear is part of the head, and therefore in wudu' it is purified with the head, not with the face.
The questioner : His saying, "O Shaykh, its hearing," the pronoun refers to the face.
The Shaykh : Due to proximity, yes.
My face has prostrated to the One Who created it and formed it, and brought forth its hearing and sight
سجد وجهي للذي خلقه وصوره وشق سمعه وبصرهThe Shaykh : The answer is simple. This was said in the context of proximity. There is no doubt that the ear is part of the head, and therefore in wudu' it is purified with the head, not with the face.
The questioner : His saying, "O Shaykh, its hearing," the pronoun refers to the face.
The Shaykh : Due to proximity, yes.