❖ Ruling on Prayers Led After Expiry of Masḥ Duration on Leather Socks
❀ Question:
If an individual, after performing Masḥ (wiping) over leather socks, unknowingly continues to lead two or three prayers even after the expiry of the permissible duration for Masḥ — without washing his feet — is it necessary for both the Imam and the followers (Muqtadis) to repeat their prayers?
❀ Answer by:
Fadheelat al-Baḥith ʿAbd al-Khaliq Sayf ḥafiẓahullāh &
Fadheelat al-ʿĀlim Akramullah Wahidi ḥafiẓahullāh
No, only the Imam is required to repeat his prayers.
✔ Explanation:
◈ The followers (Muqtadis) bear no fault in this matter; therefore, they are not required to repeat their prayers.
◈ However, since the Imam's Wudhu was invalid due to exceeding the duration of Masḥ, it is obligatory upon him to perform proper Wudhu and repeat the prayers he led in that state.
