How To Make Wudu

Wudu is the Islamic act of purification before prayer, ensuring both physical cleanliness and spiritual readiness. Following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), this guide on how to do wudu covers each essential part of wudu, from washing the hands and mouth to wiping the head and feet. Whether you're new to Islam or need a quick refresher, these clear and concise wudu steps help you perform wudu correctly for valid Salah.

How to Make Wudu

Wudu is rinsing made mandatory by Islam to purify a Muslim before performing prayers (salah) or touching the Holy Quran. It requires washing some parts of the body in a specific manner. So if you are confused about how to make wudu, here are the wudu steps that would make your wudu valid, all by the command of Allah (SWT).

How to Perform Wudu: The Formidable Rules

It starts either by saying that they will make wudu for purification; it must be sha-yb. Intention is an integral part of worship in Islam.

Then say: Bismillah".

Wash your right hand up to the wrist thrice, and then wash your left hand thrice.

Water must reach the mustache (between that and the fingers).

Draw water in the mouth and swirl it about three times.

Exhale each time.

Sucking water up the nostrils (with the right hand) and expelling it (using the left hand) will serve thrice.

Let water flow over your face from hair to chin, ear to ear, thrice.

Beginning shall be the right arm from the fingers to the elbow, three times.

The left arm gets similar treatment.

After moistening your hands, wipe the head from the forehead back to the forehead once.

With three, make sure to wash the right foot up to the ankles, ensuring water reaches between the toes.

Then, it should repeat with the left foot.

After making his wudu, the individual should recite his Shahadah:

'Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah, wa 'ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.' (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.)

To make sure you are on the right steps of doing wudu, also ensure that your prayers are accepted. The wudu steps laid down here have their basis on the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Do wudu with concentration and intention, for it is a cleansing of the outer and inner self.

By following this guide on how to do wudu, you will constantly be kept in a state of purity and watchfulness of worship.