Is it better to wipe over the socks or to wash the feet while being at home?
The majority of scholars, including Abu Haneefah, Maalik, and al-Shaafa’i, are of the view that it is better to wash the feet. They said: “That is because the basic principle […]
What are the specifications of the socks and shoes that are to be wiped on?
– Thick– Wearing them on wudu’.– Covers the ankles.– Ability to continue walking in them.– Free of big holes.– Intact and have good grip on the feet without the need […]
What are the conditions of wiping which are disagreed upon?
– The footwear needs to be free from holes.Shafa’i and Hanbali – impermissible even if a small hole is present because foot is not fully covered.Maliki and Hanafi – permissible […]
What are the conditions of wiping which are agreed upon?
The footwear needs to be worn after ablution.The socks/shoes need be be pure (free of impure things).The ability to walk with the footwear as one normally does.
What nullifies wiping over footwear?
– Major ritual impurity – agreed upon– Expiration of duration of wiping – agreed upon– Removing the footwear – disagreed upon
Where and how should the footwear be wiped?
The top of the footwear should be wiped with a wet hand.A slipper must cover the top of the foot; socks don’t have to be worn with the slippers.It is […]
When does the period for wiping over the khuf/socks begin?
Begins from the time a person breaks his wudu’ after putting them on.Begins from the time a person first wipes over them after breaking his wudu’ (more correct opinion due […]
