How should a person whose leg was amputated up to the knee perform Wudu’?

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Q 1: My left leg was amputated up to the knee and I fixed an artificial limb in its place. When I perform Wudu' (ablution), I wipe over the shoe which is fixed to my foot, but not covering the ankle. Is it permissible for me to wipe over the artificial limb (Part No. 4; Page No. 89) although it does not cover both ankles, or should I wipe over the leg after taking off the shoes? Or is it not permissible for me to wipe over the artificial limb? Likewise, when I take a shower, I take off the artificial limb and make Wudu', but when I finish the bath, I forget to wipe over the limb. Am I sinful for this? Kindly clarify this matter for me. May Allah preserve you.

A: You do not have to wash the artificial limb or wipe over it when making Wudu', because the leg which should be wiped over no longer exists. As for Janabah (full ritual bath to cleanse of sexual discharge), you have only to wash the remaining part of the leg. May Allah compensate you for your loss and grant you a great reward.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.