Why is sanity (al-'Aql) classified as a condition of obligation for Wudu?
Ablution (الوضوء): Conditions of Obligation and Validity
- Because an insane person cannot feel the temperature of water.
- Because Islamic law only addresses and obligates those who possess intellect and legal capacity.
- Because sanity is only required for the head wipe.
- Because sanity decreases water waste.