Wiping over socks, casts, and bandages for wudu (ablution)

Islamkingdom_ar25 Nov, 2019Religion

Definition of Khuff and Normal Socks Al- Khuff What is worn on the foot and made from leather. Socks What is worn on the feet but made from cotton etc.. The Ruling of Wiping over the Khuffs and Normal Socks It is permissible to wipe leather footwear and socks, as is narrated by numerous traditions. When Anas Ibn Malik t was asked concerning wiping over leather footwear, he said: “The Prophet ﷺ used to wipe over them.” [ agreed upon.] Conditions for Wiping Over Leather Footwear and Socks 1- Both should be put on after being in a state of purity. Al-Mughirah t said: “I was with the Prophet ﷺ on a journey, then I intended to remove his khuffs (during wudu’) and he ﷺ said: ‘Leave them both because I put them on in a state of purity,’ (i.e. after performing wudu’) then he wiped over them.” [ agreed upon.] 2- They must cover both the feet and the ankles. What’s above the ankles isn’t wiped because it’s not part of the feet. 3- They should be made from pure materials. 4- Both should be