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The Allowance in Washing Feet during Ablution

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Question

Title: The Allowance in Washing Feet during Ablution Question: After reaching office one offers his remaining prayers till evening with ablution (but without washing feet) because he is wearing socks. Is this ok? Answer: The Prophet (pbuh) has allowed the Muslims to do masah on their feet, in place of washing them, during ablution, if they are wearing socks and if they had worn these socks while in a state of ablution in which they had washed their feet. Thus, if you have worn your socks, while you were in a state of ablution, you may resort to masah , in place of washing your feet, during ablution for all the remaining prayers of the day. I hope this helps. 8 th October 1998

Answer

Title: The Allowance in Washing Feet during Ablution Question: After reaching office one offers his remaining prayers till evening with ablution (but without washing feet) because he is wearing socks. Is this ok? Answer: The Prophet (pbuh) has allowed the Muslims to do masah on their feet, in place of washing them, during ablution, if they are wearing socks and if they had worn these socks while in a state of ablution in which they had washed their feet. Thus, if you have worn your socks, while you were in a state of ablution, you may resort to masah , in place of washing your feet, during ablution for all the remaining prayers of the day. I hope this helps. 8 th October 1998

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