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 Iftaa’ Department in Jordan, states the following:
You aren’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 won’t invalidate wudu. However, if you want to wash your hands for personal hygiene, then it’s up to you.
Dig deeper into the topic with these links:
- What Is Wudu?
- What Nullifies Wudu?
- What Does Not Invalidate Wudu
- Essential Sunnah Acts of Wudu: A Complete Guide
- When Is Wudu Recommended in Daily Life?
- What Are the Obligatory Parts of Wudu?
Almighty Allah knows best.
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