What is the ruling on water wasted from the tap to heat it for the purpose of ablution (wudu') and ritual bathing (ghusl)?
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If the question is about turning on the cold water tap and letting it run until the water becomes hot for ablution (wudu') or ritual bath (), then there is no harm in that, and it is not considered extravagance.
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