TAKVA Wudhu Socks FAQ
TAKVA Wudhu Socks let you wipe over the sock (masah) instead of washing your feet during wudu โ a valid, sourced concession under Islamic jurisprudence, provided the socks meet three main specific conditions. This page covers what masah is, the conditions, the method, and what breaks it. For the scholarly certification behind TAKVA's own socks specifically โ including named endorsements โ see our Certification & Fatwa Reference.
How does TAKVA Wudhu Socks work?
Our socks aid in the performing of Masah (wiping over the socks instead of washing the feet for wudhu).
What is masah and is it permissible?
Masah is wiping over the socks instead of washing the feet during wudu โ accepted by consensus of Ahl as-Sunnah. See the full explanation here.
What are the conditions for socks to be able to make masah on them?
Three conditions apply โ durability, staying up unaided past the ankles, and waterproofing. Full breakdown with sourcing on our Certification & Fatwa page.
How to Perform Masah on Wudhu Socks?
Draw the fingers of the right hand on the upper surface of the sock, starting from the toes and ending at the foreleg just above the ankle. Do this once per sock โ right hand for the right sock, left hand for the left.
Want to go deeper?
A few guides to deepen your understanding on what's above.