4-That the earth be
granular. Uthaymeen explains again this is a condition with the Hanbalees, but
the correct opinion is that it doesn’t have to be granular, such as sand or
soil.
The Hanbalees stated
that if a person doesn’t find earth that is granular then there is no
at-Tayammum and he prays without purification.
They argue that the
Aayah, “Tayammum with clean earth and rub therewith your faces and hands” [al-Maa’idah 5:6]
This means that one
must be able to wipe and this can only be done if it is using granular earth.
Uthaymeen states that
this is not the correct opinion based on what has been discussed previously, namely, the Aayah, “Tayammum with clean earth” [al-Maa’idah 5:6]
This is general and there is nothing to specify
the meaning.
Also, the Prophet
described on how to make at-Tayammum to Ammaar bin Yaasir and didn’t mention
granular earth. Rather he said, “It is sufficient for you to beat the earth and
wipe over your face and then right outer hand and left outer arm.” Then he
wiped off the earth that was on his hands. [Reported by al-Bukhaaree (337) and
Muslim (347)]
A-
The Hanbalees
stated that granular earth must be Mubaah, if it is not Mubaah then at-Tayammum
with it is impermissible, such as if a person stole some earth and made
at-Tayammum with it.
Al-‘Uthaymeen states
that the difference of opinion on this is well-known and it stems from the argument
already discussed that “water must be permissibly gained in order to use it for
Wudhoo or Ghusl”.
As for the correct
opinion, then if a person steals earth and makes at-Tayammum with it then the
Tayammum is valid. The same applies to stealing water, however the scholars say
it is Makrooh to use said water/earth, yet valid.
[1/394-395]
And Allaah Knows best.
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