Dar Al-Ifta Clarifies Wiping the Neck During Wudu: Permissible and Valid
Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta confirms that wiping the neck during ablution (wudu) is permissible, and the wudu remains valid even for those who do not perform it, emphasizing that disputes should not lead to division among Muslims.
Dar Al-Ifta received inquiries about wiping the neck during wudu and clarified that it is a matter of scholarly difference. Those who wipe their necks follow one opinion of the scholars, and their wudu is valid and complete, earning reward for their intention and adherence to the Sunnah.
Dar Al-Ifta emphasized that those who do not wipe their necks have no blame, and such differences should not cause division or dispute among Muslims. Rulings apply to observable practices; disagreements in minor matters are matters of flexibility.
Essential Steps of Wudu:
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Intention: Declare intention and say “Bismillah”.
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Washing Hands: Three times to the wrists.
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Rinsing and Sniffing Water: Three times each, expelling water from the nose.
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Washing Face: From hairline to chin, including ears.
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Washing Arms: To elbows, three times starting with the right.
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Wiping Head: Once (can be repeated three times).
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Wiping Ears: Once, starting with the right.
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Washing Feet: To ankles, three times, including in-between toes.
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Closing Supplication: Testimony of faith and prayer for purification.
Sunnah Practices:
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Saying “Bismillah” at the start.
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Using miswak.
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Running water through hair and between toes.
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Repeating each step three times.
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Starting with the right side.
Dar Al-Ifta noted that following the Sunnah practices increases reward and adherence to prophetic tradition but is not required for the validity of wudu.
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