The term Wudu Socks, which is derived from the phrase “wash ur body with wudu” (lit: clean your body with wudu) is an apt description of these specialized footwear for Muslim men and women. Wudu is derived from the Arabic term “wuf-duk”, which means to wash or clean in order to purify. In the traditional Islamic culture, the custom was to “wash” one’s feet in a basin of hot water and then to sit on it for a number of hours, meditating and repeating a few verses of the Quran. In order to purify the skin, the feet were washed with a mixture of milk and wine, or even the urine of a camel. However, in more modern times, contemporary methods have been devised to suit the ever-changing fashion trends.
These days, rude socks are very trendy among fashion-conscious people in the Western world. They are available in all colors and designs, and each pair has been painstakingly made to follow the strict requirements of Islamic Shari’a law, by applying elaborate decoration and materials as well as meticulously testing the soles for hardness and thickness. Only after their perfection is it time to set them aside for another pair. When you get a pair of wudu compliant socks, you will notice that the soles are cushioned with fine filaments that give a comfortable feel while walking. They are so soft that they are virtually indestructible.
The wide socks produced by the bolton company have always adhered to the highest traditions of Islamic law, and their products have been proudly showcased in hundreds of local boutiques all across the United States and Canada. This is not all. The company also travels all over the world, especially to the more conservative regions of the Muslim world, in order to promote the sale of their products to customers who are not aware of their existence. This is indeed a laudable move, because it highlights the company’s responsibility to promote unity in diversity, and to promote social harmony, especially amongst people of different religions and beliefs.