The ruling on one who performs tayammum while water remains in excess of his need

Question:
He says: A group of people traveled, and they had a large amount of water carried on top of the vehicles, which was approximately in excess of their needs, yet they performed tayammum. They then disagreed; some said it was permissible, while others said it is not permissible, but rather that it is obligatory to perform wudu from this water. What is your opinion, Your Eminence?

Answer:
The correct view is that they must perform wudu. If there is surplus in the water, the correct ruling for them is to perform wudu. If they prayed with tayammum, the prayer is not valid. However, if the water was scarce, sufficient only for their drinking and needs, there is no harm in praying with tayammum. But if the water was abundant, as the questioner said, and there was surplus beyond their needs, then it is obligatory for them to pray with wudu, not with tayammum. And whoever prayed with tayammum must repeat the prayer.

The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.