Question:
If a person touched his private without intent, for example when drying himself after a shower, would this nullify his Wudhū?
Answer:
The people of knowledge differed concerning the nullification of the Wudhū in regards to those that touched their private part without a barrier.
That which appears to be more correct is that it’s not obligatory to perform the Wudhū, combining and reconciling with this the evidences.
➖So the evidences commanding performing the Wudhū when having done so, meaning the Hadīth of Busrah:
(من مس ذكره فليتوضأ)
“Whoever touches his private part, let them perform Wudhū”
[Reported by the five, Albaani/Sahih]
Is understood to mean it’s Mustahab (preferred).
➖As for the Hadeeth of Talq:
(إنما هو بضعة منك)
“It’s merely a part of you”
[Reported by the five, Albani/Sahih]
It’s understood as a negation of obligation.
With this the evidences come together and there is reconciliation, and all of the evidences are acted upon.
Answered by:
Shaykh Abu Hatim Yusuf Al-‘Inaabi Al-Jazaa’iree – may Allah preserve him.
Source:
t.me/abouhatem/295
Answered on:
27th, Rabee’l Ākhar, 1438H.
Translated by:
Abu ‘Abdirrahman ‘Abdullaah bin Ahmed Ash-Shingaani.