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Answers: 13Subcategories: 2Wiping over the socks
Do We Have to Wash Our Feet in Wudu?
What must be done in Wudu is washing the feet; it is not sufficient to wipe them. But the Sunnah shows that one may wipe over the feet only when wearing leather slippers or socks, subject to the conditions that are well known in the Sunnah.128,373He wiped over his socks for three days when he was not travelling. Does he have to repeat his prayers for the two days?
36,566Can he wipe over his socks if he put the right sock on before washing his left foot?
10,358If he wipes over his socks then takes them off, is his wudu invalidated thereby?
42,501When Does the Validity of Wiping Over Socks Expire?
The time for wiping over socks may expire but your Wudu remains valid as long as you do not perform any act that breaks it.19,474Does Taking Off Socks Break Wudu?
There is no evidence to indicate that taking off leather slippers or socks that have been wiped over invalidates Wudu. If you wish to wipe over the socks again after breaking Wudu, you must perform a complete wudu, including washing your feet, before putting the socks back on.81,012Is it valid to wipe over one’s socks in the summer?
14,689In order to be allowed to wipe over one’s socks, they have to have been put on at the same time, after completing wudoo’ or ghusl
22,510One who wipes his socks although he was not in a state of tahaarah (purity) when he put them on
17,687Can You Wipe Over Socks Without Prior Wudu?
The Islamic ruling clearly states that you must be in a state of Wudu before putting on socks if you wish to wipe over them later.27,583
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