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AL-KAFI #818 : AMBIL WUDUK SAMBIL LEWA
What is the ruling on performing ablution carelessly, without rubbing the hands, without letting water reach the elbows, and washing the feet by merely pouring water so that the heels and ankles stay dry?
Short answer
Ablution must be performed completely, with every washing or wiping done according to its pillars and in proper order.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Purification (Taharah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Ablution must be performed completely, with every washing or wiping done according to its pillars and in proper order. The answer cites the hadith warning against heels left unwashed and the report of Abu Hurairah washing his arms past the elbows as guidance on completing ablution. Recommended acts should be observed and anything leading to the disliked should be avoided.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, apabila kita berwuduk, maka hendaklah sempurnakan segala bentuk basuhan atau sapu serta dilakukan mengikut rukun dengan penuh tertib.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #818 : AMBIL WUDUK SAMBIL LEWA”, 1 October 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2623-al-kafi-818-ambil-wuduk-sambil-lewa. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-careless-ablution-wudu/