Step-by-Step Ablution (Wudu) Guide

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Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim

by Naielah Ackbarali

 

The Prophet ﷺ said: “A Muslim does not perform ablution (wuḍūʾ) and perfect it, and offer prayer, except that he will be forgiven (for his sins) during the period from one prayer to the next.” [Bukhari]

Perfecting the ablution (wuḍūʾ) means to perform it completely with its sunna actions and etiquettes.

AlhamduliLlah, through striving to beautify our worship and ensuring that it is done correctly, our sins will be washed away.

Other narrations indicate that the gates of Paradise are opened for the person who perfects their ablution (wuḍūʾ).

This is an encouragement for all Muslims to be avid to offer the best ablution (wuḍūʾ) possible to Allah Most High.

The following is a step-by-step guide for both men and women of how to make ablution (wuḍūʾ) in the most complete form, as outlined by scholars from the Hanafi madhhab.

 

Before Beginning:

• Remove any filth from one’s body or clothes, like blood, urine, feces, or the like.
• Remove any barrier that would prevent water from reaching the skin or hair, like tight rings, nail polish, dried dough, paint, fake eyelashes, fake nails, or waterproof makeup.

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