Evidence from the Athar of the Companions on Wiping Over Socks (
Source: Fatawa Ameenpuri — Shaykh Ghulam Mustafa Zaheer Ameenpuri
❖ Question
What is the ruling regarding wiping (masah) over socks (juraab)?
❖ Answer
الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام علىٰ رسول الله، أما بعد!
Wiping over socks is permissible, and the athar (reports) from the Companions are a clear proof for this practice.
◈ Scholarly Statement
- ʿAllamah Badr al-Din al-ʿAyni al-Hanafi (855 AH) رحمه الله stated:
“يجوز المسح على جورب“
“It is permissible to wipe over socks.”
(Minhat al-Suluk p. 70)
◈ Conclusion
- Performing masah over socks is permissible in Islam.
- This ruling is supported by the practice and reports of the noble Companions رضي الله عنهم.
ھذا ما عندي والله أعلم بالصواب
