SUNNAH METHOD OF WUDU

WUDU – ABLUTION

SUNNAH METHOD OF WUDU

Sunnah means the way or method of our Holy Prophet Hazrath Muhammad Mustafa ( S A ). Also, whatever he did and said throughout his lifetime is the best way for us to follow. The Sunnah method of performing the Wudhu is as follows: Make Niyyah (intention) – say: Ta’awwuz: “Aoozu billahi minash Shaitaanirrajeem” (I seek protection in Allah from the cursed Shaitan) and Bismillah / Tasmiyyah:

FARAAIDH OF WUDU (OBLIGATORY DUTIES)

In Wudu it is Fardh (obligatory) to wash four parts of the body once, as stated by Allah the Almighty in the Holy Qur’an, Surah Al-Maidah 5,Verse 6:

“O you who believe! When you prepare for prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with water); and (wash) feet to the ankles.”

Therefore, it is clear that washing these four parts of the body before Salah is compulsory, especially when there is shortage of water, and then one must wash especially these parts:

(A) The face;

(B) Both arms from the wrists to the elbows;

(C) Masah – wiping the head (one fourth);

(D) Both feet up to the ankles.

DUAS TO SAY WHEN WASHING PARTS OF YOUR BODY

DURING WUDHU

Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (s.a.w.) taught us to say the following Duas when doing Wudhu (contained in the books of Hadith) – this is optional and not compulsory.

(1). Before starting Wudhu and washing the hands:

“Aoozu billahi minash Shaitaanir-rajeem” (I seek protection in Allah from the cursed Shaitan) and “Bismillahir rahmanir-raheem” (In the Name of Allah, Most Kind, Most Merciful).

(2). When washing the mouth and gargling:

“Allahumma asqini minar raheeqil makhtoomi ya Allah” (O my Lord! Give me the drink from the sealed beautiful wine – O Allah).

(3). When washing the nose:

“Allahumma anshiqni min rawaih rahmatika fi jannatika ya Allah” (O my Lord! Let me smell from the perfumes of Your Blessing in Your Heaven – O Allah!).

(4). When washing the face:

“Allahumma bayyidh wajhi binurika yawmah tabyadhu wajoohu ibadikas saaliheen ya Allah” O my Lord! Make my face white with Your Light when the faces of your righteous servants will be whitened – O Allah).

(5). When washing the right arm:

“Allahumma a’atini kitabee biyameeni wa haasibnee hisaaban yaseeran ya Allah” (O my Lord! Give me my account with my right hand, and make my account light – O Allah).

(6). When washing the left arm:

“Allahumma innee aoozubika an tu’thiyanee kitabiya bishimalee aw min warai zahree ya Allah” (O my Lord! I seek protection in You that You will not give me my account with my left hand or on the rear of my back – O Allah).

(7). When doing the Masah of the head:

“Allahumma azillanee bizhilli arshika yawma laa zhilla illa zhilluka” (O Allah! Shelter me with the shelter of Your authority on the Day when there will be no shelter except Yours).

(8). When washing the ears:

“Allahummaj alnee minal-lazeena yastamioonal-qawla fa yattabioona ahsanahu” (O Allah! Include me amongst those who hear words and follow the best thereof).

(9). When rubbing the back (nape) of the neck:

“Allahumma a’atiq raqabatee minan-naari wal-aari wa aoozubika minassalaasili wal-aghlaali” (O Allah! Save my neck from the fire and disgrace and I seek protection from the iron chains and shackles).

(10). When washing both feet:

“Allahumma sabbit qadamayya alal haqqi wad-deeni birahmatika ya arhamarrahimeen” (O Allah! Make my feet firm on righteousness and religion – O the Most merciful).

ON FINISHING WUDHU, SAY THESE PRAYERS:

KALMA E SHAHADAH :

“Ash-hadu Allah ilaha illalahu wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasooluhu” (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad (pbuh) is the Servant and essenger of Allah).

ALSO:

“Allahummaj-alnee minat-tawwabeena wajalnee minal-mutatahhireen” (O Allah! Make me from those people who repent (ask for forgiveness) and from those who are pure (clean)).

WHAT BREAKS THE WUDHU

The following actions break the Wudhu for which you will have to make fresh Wudhu.

1. Urine and excrement.

2. Passing of wind.

3. Blood, yellow liquid, pus emanating from the body (not phlegm i.e. slimy liquid in the throat).

4. Laughing during one’s Salaat (prayer).

5. Mouthful vomiting (blood or food).

6. Menstruation, discharge of semen, and on childbirth – these would require one to take the Ghusl (bath).

7. Bleeding of a woman’s uterus.

8. Sleeping with support and lying down.

9. Unconsciousness and intoxication.

WHAT DOES NOT BREAK THE WUDU

These actions do not break the Wudhu:

1. A mother breastfeeding a child.

2. When one is resting in a sitting position with eyes closed, not asleep and without any support (wall, cushion, etc.).

3. Having an injection for medical treatment.

ACTIONS FORBIDDEN WITHOUT WUDU OR TAYAMMUM (DRY ABLUTION)

You are not permitted to do any of the following actions without Wudhu and Ghusl (and where appropriate, Tayammum):

1. Salaat (Wudu/Ghusl/Tayammum required).

2. Doing the Sajdah of Tilawat (prostration of Qur’an recitation – Wudu / Ghusl / Tayammum required).

3. Walking around the Holy Kaaba in Makkah (Wudu/Ghusl is necessary for this).

4. Carrying or touching the Holy Qur’an (Wudu/Ghusl).