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Does Nail Cutting Affect Wudu in Islam?

29 December, 2024
Q I cut my nails after making wudu (ablution), shall I renew my ablution or washing my hands will be enough?

Answer

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. 

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.


In this fatwa:

No, cutting your nails does not break your wudu, whether done before or after ablution. It does not affect the validity of your wudu.


 Answering your question, the General Iftaaโ€™ Department in Jordan, states the following:

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You arenโ€™t obliged to renew your wudu (ablution) nor to wash your hands according to your case whether cutting nails was done before or after making wudu. The same ruling applies to trimming the hair, since they wonโ€™t invalidate wudu. However, if you want to wash your hands for personal hygiene, then itโ€™s up to you.

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