Hadiths on Wiping Over Leather Socks and the like

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10 explained prophetic hadiths on "Wiping Over Leather Socks and the like": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Wiping Over Leather Socks and the like

Authentic Leave them, for I had put them on when they were in the state of purity Authentic I was with the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) when he arrived at the dump of some people and passed urine while standing Authentic He used to command us, when we were on a journey or were travellers, not to remove our leather socks for three days and nights-except in the case of Janābah (major ritual impurity). In other cases such as defecation, urination, or sleep, it is sufficient to wipe over leather socks Authentic hadith I saw the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) wiping over the top of his leather socks Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) dispatched an expedition, but they came across cold weather. When they returned to the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), he ordered them to wipe over their turbans and socks Authentic If any of you makes ablution and puts on his leather socks, let him pray while having them on, and let him wipe over them without taking them off, if he wishes, except in the state of Janābah (major ritual impurity) Hasan/Sound by virtue of corroborating evidence They killed him, may Allah kill them! Why had they not asked when they did not know? The cure for ignorance is inquiry. It would have been enough for him to perform Tayammum and to press - or bind - a cloth over his wound then wipe with wet hands over it and wash the rest of his body Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) set a limit of three days with their nights for the traveler, and one day and night for the one who is not traveling Good hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) granted the traveler a concession to wipe over his leather socks with a wet hand for three days and nights Authentic I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) urinate, then perform ablution and wipe over his leather socks

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 11 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 11 ربيع الآخر