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Does waterproof and non-waterproof sunscreen prevent the validity of wudu?

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Nothing invalidates the ablution (wudu') except that which has a physical body preventing water from reaching the skin; this must be removed before ablution. As for that which does not prevent water penetration, the ablution performed with it is valid.

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