Is it permissible to use the new kind of 'auto wudhu' washer for making wudhu?

Answer

Obviously the auto 'wudu' washer is in conflict with the Sunnah. As far as possible one should avoid using such contraptions which change the Sunnah system. However, if the water runs off into a drain, and there is no accumulation of used water which is re-used, then the wudhu will be valid. We believe that this type of contraption is fitted in some airports. As long as the parts of the body are washed correctly, wudhu will be valid and the contraption may be used at the airports for the sake of convenience. But one should not install this type of washer in the home.