Making masah on leather socks or woolen socks
Question
What are the rules for masah for feet during wudhu during winter season? Can I do it while wearing woolen socks or do I need to wear leather closed ones?
Answer
You need to wear leather socks which fulfil the conditions of masah.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ولا يجوز المسح على الجوربين عند أبي حنيفة رحمه الله إلا أن يكونا منعلين أو مجلدين وقال أبو يوسف ومحمد رحمهما الله: يجوز المسح على الجوربين إذا كانا ثخينين لا يشفان الماء (مختصر القدوري صـ 18)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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