Question: When a woman wipes her head during ablution (wudu), is it necessary to wet the nape of the neck with water or wet fingers? Because of long hair and braids, the head is wiped, but the nape does not get wet. Also, I read somewhere that scientifically, it is good for health to apply a few drops of water to the nape every day. Is this why some sects wipe the neck as well?
Answer: The first and foremost thing to keep in mind is to keep science separate from wudu and wiping (masah). Do not mix the two. Wudu is an act of worship, and we perform it with the intention of worship. If there is any physical benefit, it is good, but we seek purity solely for the pleasure of Allah, disregarding any physical benefit.
Therefore, women should wipe their entire head with wet fingers, including the nape, but it is not a condition to wet the hair or the nape. Simply passing wet fingers over the hair is sufficient for us.
Secondly, those who wipe the neck are acting against the Sunnah because there is no evidence for this in the Quran and Hadith. As I mentioned, we should not link wudu with medical science but perform it with the intention of worship. It is not permissible to wipe the neck in wudu for worldly benefits. We must perform acts of worship exactly as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us.
Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi (may Allah preserve him) ❪Jeddah Dawah Center, Hayy Al-Salamah – Saudi Arabia❫
Islamic fatwa on permissible intimacy during Haiz and Nifas, prohibition of intercourse before Ghusl, and Kaffarah for violations. Backed by… Read More
Clarifying Islamic rulings: If menstruation starts before Iftar, the fast is invalid and must be made up. Learn the wisdom… Read More
Explore the authenticity of viral sayings like "Remain chaste, your women will remain chaste" and "Zina is a debt." This… Read More
Discover how forgiveness in Islam, guided by the Quran and Hadiths, can heal your heart and bring peace to your… Read More
Delve into Sharia's prohibition of matam, wailing during calamities, watching mourning processions, and facts about Aisha (RA)'s actions, supported by… Read More
Understand Islamic guidelines on exchanging Salaam between non-mahram men and women, backed by Quran, Hadith, and scholars like Ibn Uthaymeen,… Read More