The following are a list of non-conditions

  • Putting on the dressing, bandage or a cast in a state of ritual purity is not a prerequisite.
  • Similarly, if an organ breaks and a splint or bandage has been placed over it, he will wipe the splint till the wound heals.
  • It is permissible to wipe the splint of one of the feet and wash the other (as opposed to khuffain).
  • Wiping the bandage will not be invalidated if the bandage falls off before the wound has healed.
  • Replacing the bandage is will not necessitate repetition of wiping over it.
    • However, it is preferable to repeat wiping on the new bandage after replacement.
    • wiping not needed in two other circumstances
      1. additional bandage over the original
      2. removal of layer(s) of bandage
  • If a person suffers from sore eyes and an expert Muslim physician forbids him from washing his eyes, it will be permissible for him to wipe them.
  • Intention is not a condition for wiping foot gear (khuff), splint/bandage or head.
    • Intention is only a prerequisite of tayammum.