Making masah of the nape in wudhu

Q: What is the ruling on wiping the neck in wudu? 

Some scholars say that it is Bidah and that wiping the neck is an innovation hence I would like for you to please clarify on this.

A: If you are referring to making masah of the nape, then it is mustahab.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)