Wiping Over Double Socks in Wudu: Which Layer Counts?

❖ Ruling on Wiping Over Double Socks (Masḥ) in Wudū’ ❖

Question:​

If a person is wearing double socks, which pair should be wiped over during wudū’? The inner one or the outer?

✔ Answer by:​

Shaykh Qamar Hasan (حفظه الله)

➤ Ruling: Wipe Over the Outer Socks​

• If double socks are worn, it is sufficient and valid to wipe over the outer socks only.
• Wiping over the outer layer is counted as wiping over both, and the wudū’ is valid.

Additional Clarification:​

• The outer socks are the visible and accessible layer, which is considered in practical use—thus, wiping over them is legally sufficient.
• If a person removes the outer socks, wudū’ remains valid, provided that:
  
  • The inner socks are still worn, and
  • The masḥ duration (time limit) has not expired.

Summary:​

✔ It is permissible and sufficient to wipe over the outer socks in case of double layering.
✔ Removing the outer socks does not invalidate wudū’, as long as the inner socks remain on.
✔ The wudū’ remains valid within the allowed time frame for masḥ.