Wiping on Socks and Shoes
Issue No.277- The wiping must be on the skin of the feet. Therefore, wiping on socks or shoes is void unless when one is exercising taqīyyah (dissimulation). However, if one is unable to take off his shoes or socks because of severe cold, or fear of robbers, beasts, etc., it is sufficient to wipe on them, and in the case of the top of the shoes being najis, one can put something ṭāhir on them and wipe on them.
