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Making masah on leather shoes

· 10 Jumada I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have leather shoes but my socks are of not leather. While doing wudhu, can Ii just rub my feet with my hand to complete my wudhu?

Answer

You will have to remove your socks and wash your feet.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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