Fatwa

Wudhu with Sudo Cream (sudocrem) applied

Question

I would like to ask if sudo cream is classified under non penetrative creams hen it comes to wudhu. As it has a waxy texture, that is hard to remove and it is meant to repel moisture

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Sudo Cream (Sudocrem) is designed to block water and other liquids from reaching the skin thereby reducing the chances of irritation.[1]

Accordingly, if it is applied to a part of the body that requires washing for either wudhu or ghusl, one must ensure that it is removed or atleast water definitely reaches the area below.

Note: Children are not bound by these laws. There is no problem in applying sudocrem to children when needed.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Mufti Bilal Pandor

Concurred by
Mufti Muhammad Patel

Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah
Lusaka, Zambia

www.daruliftaazambia.com

[1] https://sudocrem.com/ae-en/antiseptic-healing-cream/details/#:~:text=treating%20babies’%20bottoms!-,Treating%20nappy%20rash,Eczema