Wiping over the socks after the prescribed period has passed

Reference: http://www.alfawzan.af.org.sa/node/15904

Question: What is the ruling regarding the one who wipes over his socks after the [prescribed] period has passed, and thereafter prays (salaah)?

Response: The ruling is that he must repeat the prayer, because [the prescribed period for] the permissibility of wiping [over the socks] has expired. And when [the prescribed period for] the permissibility of wiping [over the socks] has expired, then the wudhoo is nullified by the [mere] passing of the [prescribed] period. [And] the Prophet ﷺ has stipulated the wiping [over the socks] to be a single day and it’s accompanying night for the resident, and three days and their accompanying nights for the traveller. So that which is understood [from this], is that when the [prescribed] period has passed, then the [permissibility for] wiping [over the socks] is rescinded; so when this happens, it is imperative to [renew the wudhoo in full and] wash the feet [too].


Translation originally published on 19 November, 2015.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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