Does Touching Wife Invalidate Wudu?

According to one view, touching a woman (wife) does not invalidate Wudu at all. This is regardless of whether there is desire involved or not.

Different Views on Touching a Woman and Wudu

Historically, there have been different opinions on whether touching a woman invalidates Wudu. Some scholars hold the view that it does, while others hold the view that it does not. The reference provided suggests a specific opinion on this issue.

• View 1: Wudu is invalidated. This view is held by some scholars, based on their interpretation of certain texts.
• View 2: Wudu is not invalidated. This view asserts that simply touching a woman, even one's wife, does not break Wudu. The provided reference identifies this as the most correct view.
• View 3: Wudu is invalidated with desire. This view suggests that only touching with desire invalidates Wudu.

Why Touching Without Desire Does Not Invalidate Wudu (According to the Referenced View)

The argument is that the Quran's eloquence is incompatible with the idea that simple touching would invalidate Wudu.

Summary of the Answer

Question	Answer
Does touching wife invalidate wudu?	According to the view referenced, touching a woman (wife) does not invalidate Wudu at all.