FatwaFederal TerritoriesPurification (Taharah)
AL-KAFI #799 : HUKUM BERWUDHU’ DALAM KEADAAN TIDAK BERPAKAIAN
What is the ruling on performing wudhu’ while unclothed?
Short answer
Wudhu’ performed without clothing is valid. However, it must not be done in an open place or in view of others, because covering the aurah in public is obligatory and exposing it to those forbidden to see it is sinful.
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
Wudhu’ performed without clothing is valid. However, it must not be done in an open place or in view of others, because covering the aurah in public is obligatory and exposing it to those forbidden to see it is sinful. In the Shafi’i school, the aurah must be covered even when alone in an enclosed place, unless there is a need such as bathing. Covering the aurah during wudhu’ is better and preferable, just as it is recommended during bathing.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, dalam keadaan tidak memakai pakaian ketika wudhu' adalah sah tetapi tidaklah dilakukan di tempat terbuka atau dilihat oleh orang lain.
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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 #799 : HUKUM BERWUDHU’ DALAM KEADAAN TIDAK BERPAKAIAN”, 13 August 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2559-al-kafi-799-hukum-berwudhu-dalam-keadaan-tidak-berpakaian. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-wudhu-while-unclothed/