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Continuity (Muwālāh) in Wuḍūʾ
They agreed that a small separation in washing the limbs of wuḍūʾ—such that one does not leave washing a limb until the previous one dries, within moderate time—does not harm.
Saying the Basmalah at the Start of Wuḍūʾ
They agreed on the obligation of wuḍūʾ for prayer, and they differed regarding the ruling of saying the Basmalah before beginning wuḍūʾ, into two opinions.
The Order (Tartīb) of the Limbs in Wuḍūʾ
They agreed that the limbs of wuḍūʾ are four: the face, the hands, the head, and the feet. And they differed: is it obligatory to arrange their washing—starting with the face, then the hands, then…
The Time Limit for Wiping Over Leather Socks
The scholars agreed on the legality of wiping over leather socks, but they disagreed on whether the wiping has a fixed timing and specific duration. The disagreement consists of two opinions.
Touching the Muṣḥaf Without Wuḍūʾ
The four Imams agreed that it is not permissible for a person in a state of major ritual impurity (junub) to touch the Mus-haf.
Washing the Elbows in Wuḍūʾ
The scholars agreed that:
Washing What Hangs Down from the Beard
The scholars agreed that washing the face — in general — is among the obligations of wuḍūʾ, due to His saying تعالى:
Rinsing the Mouth and Nose in the Ritual Bath
There is no disagreement regarding the obligation of performing a ritual bath (ghusl) due to major ritual impurity (janabah) for everyone required to pray.
Ruling on Purifying with Used Water
They disagreed on the ruling of purification with water separated from the limbs of a person performing ablution or ritual bathing: Is it permissible to purify with it a second time or not?
Ruling on Purifying with Water Left Over from Purification
Scholars agreed on the purity of leftover water from Muslims.
Impurities Leaving the Body and Wuḍūʾ
Scholars agreed on the nullification of ablution (wudu) by what exits from the two pathways such as urine, feces, wind, madhiy, and wadiy.
Does Touching the Penis Break Wuḍūʾ
They agreed that touching the penis with a barrier does not nullify ablution.