Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Question
I suffer from dermatitis/eczema. Fingertips crack and bleed with continued contact with water, and my face & limbs become itchy and painful due to the resulting dryness.
I use coconut and olive oil on my face and limbs – and this relieves me. Do I need to remove the oil before every wudu?
Answer
I pray you are well.
No, you don’t have to remove the oil before wudu, especially if doing so will lead to harm. Your wudu is valid as it is. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al Falah; Tahtawi, Hashiya Maraqi al Falah]
May Allah give you relief and heal you.
[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani