Fatwa ID: 09329
Answered by Muftiyah Aisha Qureshi
Question:
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله
Looking for a write-up about the definition of جرموق and whether leather boots qualify
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer:
In Islam, masa ala al Khuffayn which is wiping over leather socks, is a well-recognized allowance granted by the Shari’ah to make purification easier and more practical, especially in situations where removing footwear would cause hardship.
A Jarmuq refers to an overshoe or outer leather cover worn over another pair of leather socks (Khuffayn) to protect them from dirt, cold, or moisture.
It is permissible to do masah over them if they meet the conditions of the Khuff, which are that:
- The Khuff must cover the area required to be washed in wudu (up to the ankles).
- It must be possible to walk a distance in them without tearing.
- They must prevent water from seeping through easily.
- They must be worn in a state of complete ṭaharah.
Therefore, if they meet the requirements mentioned above it is permissible to do masah over the Jarmuq, and if they do not then it is not permissible.
Only Allah ﷻ knows best.
Written by Muftiyah Aisha Qureshi
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham
References:
وَأَمَّا الْجُرْمُوقُ فَهُوَ فَارِسِيٌّ مُعَرَّبٌ مَا يُلْبَسُ فَوْقَ الْخُفِّ وَسَاقُهُ أَقْصَرُ مِنْ الْخُفِّ
Al-Bahr al-Raiq, vol 1, pg189.
ثُمَّ الْخُفُّ الَّذِي يَجُوزُ الْمَسْحُ عَلَيْهِ مَا يَكُونُ صَالِحًا لِقَطْعِ الْمَسَافَةِ وَالْمَشْيِ الْمُتَتَابِعِ عَادَةً وَيَسْتُرُ الْكَعْبَيْنِ وَمَا تَحْتَهُمَا وَمَا لَيْسَ كَذَلِكَ لَا يَجُوزُ الْمَسْحُ عَلَيْ
Al-Bahr al-Raiq, vol 1, pg189.