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17 / 06 / 2026

The Ruling on Wiping the Head in Ablution from Both Sides

Question

Is it permissible to wipe the head in ablution from both sides, or should the wiping be from the front of the head starting from the forehead?

Answer

I say, and with God's success: It is permissible to wipe over the entire head, and God knows best.