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What is the meaning of 'Al-Wudu' in Islamic practice?
What is the meaning of 'Al-Wudu' in Islamic practice?
What are the 'Faraidh' (obligatory acts) of Al-Wudu?
What are the 'Faraidh' (obligatory acts) of Al-Wudu?
What are the 'Sunnan' (recommended acts) of Al-Wudu?
What are the 'Sunnan' (recommended acts) of Al-Wudu?
What should be done if a person doubts whether they have completed Wudu?
What should be done if a person doubts whether they have completed Wudu?
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What are the 'Nawaqid' (nullifiers) of Al-Wudu?
What are the 'Nawaqid' (nullifiers) of Al-Wudu?
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Study Notes
Definition and Meaning of Wudu
- Wudu is derived from the Arabic word "Wuduh" which means cleanliness, beauty, and brightness.
- In Islamic law, Wudu refers to a specific type of purification that involves washing certain body parts with the intention of worship.
Components of Wudu
- The essential components of Wudu include:
- Niyyah (Intention)
- Washing the face
- Washing the hands up to the elbows
- Wiping the head
- Washing the feet up to the ankles
Importance of Wudu in Prayer
- Wudu is a fundamental requirement for prayer, and it is one of the most important conditions for the validity of prayer.
- According to a hadith in Sahihain: "Allah does not accept the prayer of any of you if he has become impure until he performs Wudu."
Additional Facts about Wudu
- There are other recommended acts in Wudu, such as performing them in a specific order.
- Scholars differ on the obligation of certain acts in Wudu, such as performing them in a specific order.
- Wudu has certain conditions and rules that are discussed in more detail in books of Fiqh.
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This quiz explores the concept of wudu in Islam, detailing its linguistic and religious significance. It covers the specific actions and intentions involved, as well as the obligatory and recommended elements of the ritual.