Yes, according to the Shafi'i school of thought, kissing your wife does break wudu.
Here's a breakdown:
- Wudu and Spousal Touch: In the Shafi'i school, touching your spouse (and vice-versa) invalidates the ablution (wudu).
- Kissing is Included: This includes kissing on the lips, cheeks, or any other body part.
- Not Prohibited: While it breaks wudu, touching or kissing one's spouse is not forbidden. A person can kiss his wife's lips, cheeks or other body parts, and vice-versa.
- Practical Implication: If you kiss your wife and then want to pray, you would need to perform wudu again.
| Aspect | Shafi'i View |
|---|---|
| Kissing Wife | Breaks Wudu |
| Permissibility | Permitted, but requires redoing wudu for prayer |
