In ablution, when wiping my head or feet, is it permissible for my hand to cover the tip of the toe and the entire toe at the same time, and then wipe from top to bottom? Or should it be done gradually? The same applies to the head; is it permissible for my palms to cover the entire front of the head and then wipe from top to bottom?
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Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
- It is permissible to wipe the head in a downward motion, but it is recommended to avoid it.
- Wiping the feet must be done from the tips of the toes to the joint (between the foot and the leg), and it is obligatory to avoid wiping from the joint to the toes. You can wipe each foot with any part of your hands, whether lengthwise or widthwise.
- It is sufficient to place the hand on the part to be wiped and drag it slightly so that it qualifies as wiping; therefore, the method you mentioned is acceptable.
Source: Fiqh al-Wali, Rulings on Ablution
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
- It is permissible to wipe the head from the top to the hairline or to start from the hairline.
- Wiping the feet must be done from the tips of the toes to the joint, and it is permissible to start from the heels and end at the tips of the toes. You can wipe with any part of your hand, whether lengthwise or widthwise.
- It is sufficient to place the hand on the part to be wiped and drag it slightly so that it qualifies as wiping; therefore, the method you mentioned is acceptable.
Source: Commentary on the Urwat al-Wuthqa, Vol. 2, Commentary, M23 + Footnote No. 612
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