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[9] Fataawa Regarding Muslim Women: Any difference between men and women with regards to wiping over the socks (or leather socks)?

Question

Is there a difference between a man and a woman with regards to wiping over the socks?

Answer

There is no difference between men and women in this (affair). It is incumbent to known a principle and it is: The initial ruling is that what is affirmed for men (in acts of worship) is affirmed for women, unless evidence is established to differentiate them.

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[Source: Majmoo Fataawaa 11/181. Shaikh Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah)]

Abu Mu’aawiyah (Abdullaah Al-Gambi)

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