Duration Of Masah On Khuffain

· 27 Muharram 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

For how long can the Khuff be worn before having remove it for a fresh Wudhu when using at home and while travelling?

Answer

One who undertakes a journey of 77 kilometres or more is categorised as a Shari’ee Musaafir and can make Masah for 72 hours. A resident may make Masah for 24 hours. [Re: Fataawa Uthmaaniyyah Vol:1 Pg:399]

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References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

ويمسح المقيم يوما وليلة والمسافر ثلاثة أيام بلياليها وابتداء المدة من وقت الحدث بعد لبس الخفين (مراقي الفلاح شرح متن نور الإيضاح ج١ص٥٥)

Answered by
Maulana Ahmed Saeed
Checked & approved by
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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