Jurists differ on the degree of preference or obligation to wait when water is likely to become available. The statement followed here expresses recommendation rather than a strict requirement.
A transmitted incident involving Abu Hanifa illustrates delaying in hope of water and ultimately praying with tayammum when it did not appear.
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Tayammum Materials, Intention, Nullifiers, and Searching for Water
Jurists differ on the degree of preference or obligation to wait when water is likely to become available. The statement followed here expresses recommendation rather than a strict requirement.
A transmitted incident involving Abu Hanifa illustrates delaying in hope of water and ultimately praying with tayammum when it did not appear.