Is it obligatory to remove soap that prevents water from reaching the skin if its removal takes a long time and wastes a large amount of water, with bubbles appearing upon rubbing? And is it obligatory to remove it if the skin is tangible but there is stickiness between the hands?
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If soap prevents water from reaching the skin, it must be removed for the ablution to be complete. If it does not prevent it, there is no harm in its presence.
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