Sharia scholars differed regarding the definition of wiping over the socks.

Whoever says that the obligatory amount of that is wiping the top of the socks, and what is more than that is recommended, which is wiping the bottom of the socks .

Ali bin Abi Talib, may God be pleased with him, said: If religion were based on opinion, the bottom of the socks would be more deserving of wiping than the top. I saw the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, wiping the tops of the socks.

Who says that it is obligatory to wipe their backs and stomachs, and who says that it is obligatory to wipe only their backs? It is not desirable for the person who said this to wipe their bellies, and whoever says that it is obligatory to wipe the soles of the sandals and the upper part is recommended, and this is Ashhab’s opinion .