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Is wiping with a wet hand on top of the gauze when performing wudhu correct?

Published as Making masah over a gauze

· 11 Jumada I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

For the reason of taking medication through drip, I have a covering on my arm just below the elbow. This is a plastic tap held by gauze and cannot be removed for at least two days. Is wiping with a wet hand on top of the gauze when performing wudhu correct?

Answer

Yes.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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