Is tayamun allowed?

Question:

Assalamu alaikum dear shaykhs. Ramadan Mubarak!

I live in a city where there is only one mosque. So, I try, as much as is possible, to pray on the right time when I’m outside home, far away from the mosque. Sometimes I find myself in places where there is water, but it is inaccessible to make full wudu (i.e. washing the feet), like my workplace, shopping centers, etc. So, my question is: in places like these, is tayamun allowed? If not, what should I do?

Thanks in advance…
Jazakallahu khairan!

Answer:

Wa Alaykum Salam,

If one fears for his life, if an enemy is nearby or if one is a prisoner, he may perform tayammum. It is also allowed if there is water but one can not get it in a safe way or fears some accusation against him if he gets it.

Imam Senad Agic
American Islamic Center – Chicago
Majlis #1 Head Imam (IABNA)
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