A Muslim begins every action with intention, so one mentally determines to cleanse oneself for prayer, for the sake of Allah. With a small amount of water, one then washes:. It is recommended that one finishes the ablution with the supplication : ;" Ashhadu anlaa ilaaha illallaahu wahdahu laa shareekalahu, washhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasooluhu " I witness that none should be worshiped except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.
It is also recommended to perform a two- rakah prayer after completing wudu. Only a small amount of water is needed for ablution, and Muslims are not supposed to be wasteful. It is thus recommended to fill a small water container or the sink, and not leave the water running. Wudu does not need to be repeated before each and every prayer if one remains in a ritual state of purity from the previous prayer.
If one "breaks wudu " then the ablutions need to be repeated before subsequent prayer. The actions that break wudu include:. A more extensive ablution is needed after sexual relations, childbirth, or menstruation. This is called ghusl ritual bath and involves similar steps to the above, with the addition of rinsing the left and right sides of the body as well. Muslims can use any clean bathroom, sink, or other water sources for ablutions. In mosques, there are often special areas set aside for ablution, with low faucets, seats, and floor drains to make it easier to reach the water, especially when washing the feet.
Islam is a practical faith, and Allah in His Mercy does not ask of us more than we can handle. If water is unavailable, or if one has medical reasons for which ablution with water would be harmful, one may perform a more minimal ablution with clean, dry sand. This is called " tayammum " dry ablution and is mentioned specifically in the Quran verse above. This can be continued for 24 hours, or for three days if traveling. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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Established in , Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide. Explore Muslim Hands. Wash your hands up to the wrists thoroughly three times. Make your intention that you are now performing the fard obligatory actions of wudu.
Facebook Twitter Email This. More Updates. Latest News Donate Now. Using damp hands, the back and inside of the ears are wiped. The Prophet also said "If there was a river at the door of anyone of you and he took a bath in it five times a day would you notice any dirt on him? Right foot. The feet represent the last of the four compulsory areas of washing. The right foot is washed up to the ankles three times. Although there are only four compulsory acts of washing, and each has to be washed only once, Muslims follow the example of the Prophet.
He usually extended the washing ritual to ensure cleanliness before prayer, and even used to brush his teeth before each prayer. Left foot. Then the left foot up to the ankles three times. Wudu does not need to be performed before every prayer, although this is recommended.
Each wudu lasts for up to a day when not travelling, but must be performed again after going to the toilet, passing wind, bleeding heavily, contact with excrement, vomiting, falling asleep, and taking intoxicating substances.
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