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Wiping the neck means passing wet hands over the back of the neck. The described method includes using the backs of the hands, and some formulations mention fresh water.

It is not one of the four obligations of wudu. Its classification as sunnah, recommended, or etiquette is disputed among jurists.

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Neck Wiping: Location and Method

Recommended Acts of Wudu and Juristic Differences

Wiping the neck means passing wet hands over the back of the neck. The described method includes using the backs of the hands, and some formulations mention fresh water.

It is not one of the four obligations of wudu. Its classification as sunnah, recommended, or etiquette is disputed among jurists.