Washing the limbs in wudhu
Question
Is this true that Allah does not order us not to leave any dry place in wudu’ and ghusl. If one, though one has washed a limb, does not know that a
part on the limb has been left unwashed, that limb is assumed to have been washed completely?
Answer
If you are sure that the place was left dry then it is compulsory for you to wash the dry area. One needs to wet himself according to his understanding and strength. Once you have accomplished the same the wudhu is done.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
في فتاوى ما وراء النهر إن بقي من موضع الوضوء قدر رأس إبرة أو لزق بأصل ظفره طين يابس أو رطب لم يجز (الفتاوى الهندية 1/4)
(وشرط صحته) أي الوضوء (ثلاثة) الأول (عموم البشرة بالماء الطهور) حتى لو بقي مقدار مغرز إبرة لم يصبه الماء من المفروض غسله لم يصح الوضوء (مراقي الفلاح صــ 30)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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