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Why are the prophets the best of humanity even though they were infallible and protected against committing major sins?

Thus Allah, may He be Exalted, chose and selected the prophets, and He knows best who deserved to be chosen. They attained the highest level of servitude to Allah, and the most sublime level of attitude and manners, and effort and sacrifice. No one can attain their level, and the prophets did not attain such high levels because they were prevented from committing sins and were compelled not to sin. Rather Allah favoured them by granting them His protection and His care and grace, because they are the best of humanity, the most pious of humanity, those who have the greatest knowledge of Allah, those who feared and venerated Him the most, and adhered the most to His commands. May the blessings and peace of Allah be upon them all.

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wiping over socks

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One who is sick and one who is incontinent – can they wipe over their socks?

He wiped over his socks for three days when he was not travelling. Does he have to repeat his prayers for the two days?

He used to wipe over his khuffs without having put them on in a state of purity

If the situation is as you describe, that you wiped over your socks after having put them on when you were not in a state of purity, because you were unaware that that was required, then you do not have to make up those prayers according to the view of a number of scholars, but if you are able to make them up, that is better and is more prudent.

Can You Do Wudu with Socks On?

You can do wudu with socks on if the socks have been put on when you are in a state of purity and they are pure, and the wiping may be done within the time specified by Shari`ah.