Seek knowledge from those knowledgeable in Islamic rulings, be mindful of obligations as travelers versus residents when it comes to religious practices such as wudu or prayer .

This hadith discusses the ruling of wiping over the khuffs, which are leather socks that cover one's feet. It was narrated by Shuraih bin Hani' who asked 'Aishah about this ruling, to which she replied that he should ask 'Ali as he knew more about it than her. When asked, 'Ali said that according to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, a resident should wipe over their khuffs for one day and one night while a traveler should do so for three days and nights. This hadith teaches us to seek knowledge from those who are knowledgeable in order to gain an accurate understanding of Islamic rulings. It also teaches us to be mindful of our obligations as travelers versus residents when it comes to religious practices such as wudu or prayer.