Q:
1. According to Bahishti Zewar, Tayammum is performed by first striking the palms of both the hands on a “clod of earth” and then passing the hands on the face. Thereafter, the palms of both hands are again struck on a clod of earth and passed over both the arms including the elbows. However, what about the feet? Are the feet not included at all?
2. In instances where a clean piece of ground is nowhere to be found, what then are the alternatives? In the situation, if one happens to have a bag of plaster sand in one’s garage, would Tayammum be valid if the plaster sand is used instead?
3. Once salaat is performed with Tayammum, is it necessary to repeat the salaat when water becomes available?
A:
1. They are not included.
2. If the surface of the ground is unclean then dig the surface and make tayammum with what is beneath.
If it is also a type of sand, basically it is coming from the earth then it is permissible.
3. No.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)