The Ruling on Tayammum without Soil

Question
Is it permissible to perform tayammum with a wet towel for a woman who is sleeping in the hospital?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: Tayammum (dry ablution) is performed with materials that are of the same kind as the earth, such as soil, sand, stone, and dust. A wet cloth does not fulfill this requirement, so it is not permissible. You can perform tayammum on a piece of cloth that has dust or dirt on it. And God knows best.
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