Silsilah as-Sahihah 410 — Duration and rulings of wiping over socks

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked: O Messenger of Allah! What is your opinion about a man who becomes without ablution, then performs ablution and wipes over his socks, so can he pray? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "There is no harm in doing so."