Fiqh of Purification & Description of Wudu (Ablution) Text Lesson

Obligatory Acts of Ablution

Study Duration

1 Min

There are 6 obligatory acts of ablution (commonly known as fard of wudu):
1- Washing the face, rinsing the mouth, cleaning the nose
2- Washing the arms from the finger tips to and including the elbows.
3- Wiping the entire head and the ears.
4- Washing the feet including the ankles.
5- Washing the parts in order.
6- Continuity.
It is recommended to wash the face, arms, feet, mouth, and nose three times. The
obligation is one time. As for wiping the head then it is to be done only once as
the authentic Hadith show.

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