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The Holy Prophet said “Cleanliness is half the faith of Islam”. This simplifies the significance of cleanliness or purification in Islam. Wudu/Ablution is the best way to purify the body physically and spiritually. In this article you will be able to learn the complete information about wudu according to Islam.

Fard of Wudu/Ablution

The Obligatory parts of wudu are as follows:

I. Washing the face from forehead to the lower side of chin
II. Cleaning and washing the hands down to the elbows
III. Performing the Masah (wet the hands and move your hands to and forth to your head and neck)
IV. At last wash both your feet down to the ankles

Sunnahs of Wudu/Ablution

The Sunnahs of wudu are also very important therefore you can read the complete 13 Sunnah of wudu below:

I. Intention (Niyyah) is the first important Sunnah of wudu
II. Supplication like Bismillah before starting wudu
III. Washing the hands with three time repeating the step
IV. Teeth Brushing (Miswak)
V. Three time rinsing water into the mouth
VI. Sniffing water into nostrils thrice with left hand
VII. Combing (Performing Khilal) the beard with the fingers
VIII. Cross passing the finger of both hands against each other and same to the (Khilal of fingers and toes)
IX. Wash every part thrice
X. Perform Masah one time over the head
XI. Perform Masah of both ear
XII. Follow the step by step procedure of wudu/ablution
XIII. Wash every part without delay to make sure that no part dries before the next step.

These are the fard and Sunnah of wudu according to Islam but if you are unable to find any source to learn the step by step procedure of wudu then use the Kids Wudu Series application to learn step by step wudu procedure. It helps Muslim kids and newly converted Muslims to learn the basic steps of wudu in proper way with images representing the description of wudu procedure.

Conclusion

Fard of wudu are compulsory part of wudu but Sunnah are also important as The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) also performed the Sunnah of wudu therefore it is the duty of every Muslim to learn wudu and teaches other Muslims the correct procedure of wudu.