Islam Question and Answer - Wiping over Cloth & Leather Socks

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Wiping over Cloth & Leather Socks

1		With regard to wiping over the socks, it is not essential to intend that at the time of putting them on.	112323
2		Is wudoo’ broken by taking off one's socks?.	26343
3		Is it valid to wipe over one's socks in the summer? .	20431
4		How long does tahaarah last after the period for wiping over the socks ends? .	21705
5		Ruling on wiping over socks that have holes in them .	8186
6		How to wipe over the slippers or socks.	12796
7		Conditions of wiping over socks .	9640
8		Is it permissible to wipe over the socks for a long time because of illness?.	95230
9		It is not essential for socks to be of leather.	13954
10		Is it obligatory to wash the feet or wipe them during wudoo’?.	69761
11		He wiped over his socks for three days when he was not travelling. Does he have to repeat his prayers for the two days?.	69829
12		Should he wipe over his socks even though they smell bad?.	69858
13		Can he wipe over his socks if he put the right sock on before washing his left foot?.	69866
14		Is it better to wipe over the socks or to wash the feet?.	45535
15		If he wipes over his socks then takes them off, is his wudoo’ invalidated thereby?.	45788
16		If a person is wearing two layers of khufoof or socks, which one should he wipe over?.	36737
17		One who wipes his socks although he was not in a state of tahaarah (purity) when he put them on.	2170
18		Ruling on wiping over socks that have holes or are very thin.	2171
19		In 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.	2172

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