Is it permissible to wipe over socks?
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Wiping over socks is a if they are strong and thick. The obligatory part for wiping is their top, due to the of Ali, may Allah be pleased with him: "Had the religion been based on opinion, the sole of the leather sock would have been more worthy of being wiped than its top. But I saw the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, wipe over the top of his leather socks."
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