Wudu Ablution in Islam

Study Notes

Wudu is a ritual ablution that Muslims perform before prayer, which involves cleaning specific parts of the body to attain spiritual purity.

Niyyah: Intention to perform Wudu
Washing the hands: Up to the wrists, three times
Rinsing the mouth: Three times, using the right hand to cup water and rinsing the mouth
Sniffing water: Three times, using the right hand to cup water and sniffing it into the nostrils
Washing the face: Three times, from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin, and from one ear to the other
Washing the arms: From the elbows to the fingertips, three times
Wiping the head: Using wet hands, wiping the head from the forehead to the back of the head, and then from the sides to the back
Washing the ears: Three times, using the thumbs to clean the outer ear and the index fingers to clean the inner ear
Washing the feet: Three times, up to the ankles

Wudu is necessary before performing the five daily prayers
It is also required after using the toilet, passing wind, sleeping or waking up from a nap, touching the genital area, eating camel meat, or experiencing a wet dream

Niyyah (intention) is the first step of Wudu, indicating the intention to perform the ritual
Hands must be washed up to the wrists, three times
Mouth must be rinsed three times, using the right hand to cup water
Water must be sniffed into the nostrils three times, using the right hand to cup water
Face must be washed three times, from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin, and from one ear to the other
Arms must be washed from the elbows to the fingertips, three times
Head must be wiped using wet hands, from the forehead to the back of the head, and then from the sides to the back
Ears must be washed three times, using the thumbs to clean the outer ear and the index fingers to clean the inner ear
Feet must be washed three times, up to the ankles

Wudu Sunnah acts are recommended acts performed during ablution in addition to the obligatory acts.

Starting wudu with the intention of following Allah's commandments to seek blessings and guidance.
Saying "Bismillah" (In the Name of Allah) at the beginning of wudu.

Washing hands twice before putting them in the water container to ensure cleanliness and make the most of the blessing of water.
Rinsing the mouth and nose to clean them of impurities and prepare for the recitation of the Quran and the remembrance of Allah.

Using the miswak (toothbrush) or siwak (toothpaste) to clean the teeth and freshen the mouth, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Wiping the head and the ears to clean them of impurities and complete the wudu.
Washing the feet up to the ankles to ensure cleanliness and prepare for performing prayer.

Washing the face and arms three times each to ensure thorough cleanliness and demonstrate obedience to Allah's commandments.

Performing wudu in the correct order to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and demonstrate attention to detail and obedience to Allah's commandments.