Takhlil al-lihyah means passing fingers through the beard to allow water to reach among its hairs, particularly when the beard is thick.
The treatment of visible facial skin differs from the treatment of skin concealed by a thick beard. Beard takhlil is discussed as part of sunnah/recommended practices, not as the sole possible way of fulfilling the face-washing obligation in every case.
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Sunnahs of Wudu and Their Juristic Rulings
Takhlil al-lihyah means passing fingers through the beard to allow water to reach among its hairs, particularly when the beard is thick.
The treatment of visible facial skin differs from the treatment of skin concealed by a thick beard. Beard takhlil is discussed as part of sunnah/recommended practices, not as the sole possible way of fulfilling the face-washing obligation in every case.