The question “How to perform ablution?” is one of the most researched questions for those who want to pray and for those who are new to prayer. Ablution means “beauty and cleanliness” in Arabic. It is a religious state of cleanliness that must be fulfilled before some worships, especially prayer. There are very important statements about the importance of ablution in the Quran. Muslims perform ablution before performing their religious duties. In this article, we will explain how ablution is performed and in which cases it is violated.
Intention To Perform The Prayer
I have intended to perform ablution for the sake of Allah,” is said to establish the intention for ablution.
Washing Of The Hands
The Basmala is recited, and then the hands are washed up to the wrists, including between the fingers, three times. The spaces between the fingers are rubbed thoroughly, ensuring a complete and thorough cleansing, including the wrists.
Mouth Rinsing
After the hands are cleaned, water is taken into the mouth three times, and the inside of the mouth is cleaned.
Nose Rinsing By Inhaling Water
After cleaning the mouth, water is introduced into the nose three times, and it is necessary to draw the water up into the nostrils.
Cleansing The Face Three Times
After water is applied to the nose three times, the face is washed three times.
Washing The Right Arm
After washing the face three times, the right arm is washed three times, and water is taken up to the elbows to ensure thorough cleansing.
Washing The Left Arm
Similar to the right arm, the left arm is cleaned in the same way.
Anointing The Head
After washing the left arm, the right hand is held in the water, the palm of the hand is placed in the center of the head, and the hand is lowered forward.
Cleaning The Ears
After moistening the head, the hands are cleaned, and the inside and back of the ears are also cleaned.
Cleaning The Neck
After cleaning the ears, the hands are washed, and the four fingers excluding the thumb (applicable to both hands) are wiped backward across the nape of the neck.
Cleaning The Right Foot
After cleaning the neck, the right foot is washed, and the spaces between the toes are rubbed.
Cleaning The Left Foot
Just like the right foot, the left foot is cleaned in the same manner.
What Are The Situations That Invalidate Ablution?
Urination, defecation, seminal discharge, the emission of blood, passing gas, and vomiting with mouthful expulsions invalidate ablution.
The discharge of blood or pus from any part of the body, spreading to the surrounding area, invalidates ablution. However, if the blood or pus does not spread and remains in a dot-like form, ablution is not invalidated.
If a person falls asleep, faints, loses consciousness, or becomes insane, ablution is also invalidated in those situations.
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