What is the ruling on performing wudu' after touching the private parts?
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Question:
Performing wudu' after touching the private parts, meaning if it was through his underwear by mistake?
Answer:
Did the flesh touch the flesh, or was it through the underwear?
Q: Did the flesh touch the flesh to a slight extent?
A: If the flesh touches the flesh, he performs wudu'. If it is through the underwear, or through the garment, or the lower garment, there is nothing required of him. But if the flesh touches the flesh—meaning his hand touched his private part—he has to perform wudu'. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 181Sahih (Al-Albani).
Performing wudu' after touching the private parts, meaning if it was through his underwear by mistake?
Answer:
Did the flesh touch the flesh, or was it through the underwear?
Q: Did the flesh touch the flesh to a slight extent?
A: If the flesh touches the flesh, he performs wudu'. If it is through the underwear, or through the garment, or the lower garment, there is nothing required of him. But if the flesh touches the flesh—meaning his hand touched his private part—he has to perform wudu'. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
He who touches his penis should perform ablution.
مَن مسَّ ذكرَه فليتوضَّأ
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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