Briefly explain the rules of leather socks.

Answer

The masaa-il (rules) of Khuffain are explained in detail in our book, Kitaabut Tahaarah. Briefly, for a nontraveller, masah is valid on Khuffain for 24 hours, and for a traveler 72 hours. This time is calculated from the time wudhu breaks. For example, you donned the Khuffain after having made a complete wudhu at 1 p.m. At 2 p.m. your wudhu broke. You may continue wearing the Khuffain until 2 p.m. the next day. Each time you make wudhu, simply make masah on the Khuffain. At 2 p.m. the next day, even if your wudhu is still intact, you have to remove the Khuffain and wash the feet only.

Remember, that the Khuffain must be put on after a complete wudhu has been made. A person without wudhu may not put on Khuffain, then make masah on the Khuffain. He first has to be with wudhu, then don the Khuffain.