Making masah of the nape in wudhu
Question
What is the ruling on wiping the neck in wudu?
Some scholars say that it is Bidah and that wiping the neck is an innovation hence I would like for you to please clarify on this.
Answer
If you are referring to making masah of the nape, then it is mustahab.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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