Complete Sunnah Method
- Niyyah (intention) and “Bismillāh”.
- Wash hands up to wrists 3×.
- Rinse mouth 3× (use miswāk if available).
- Rinse nose 3× (gently inhale, then expel).
- Wash face hairline-to-chin, ear-to-ear 3×.
- Wash right arm then left up to and including elbows 3×.
- Masḥ: wipe at least ¼ of head once (sunnah: whole head).
- Wipe inner then outer ears once.
- Wash right foot then left including ankles 3×; rub between toes.
- Conclude with the duʿāʾ after wuḍūʾ if memorized.
What Breaks Wuḍūʾ
Category | Examples |
---|---|
Exits from private parts | Urine, feces, wind, madhī, etc. |
Flowing blood/pus | Blood/pus that flows beyond its point. |
Vomiting | Full-mouth vomit of food/liquid. |
Sleep | Deep sleep not firmly seated. |
Loss of senses | Unconsciousness, intoxication. |
Note: Light dozing while seated with hips firmly down does not break wuḍūʾ.
Tayammum (Dry Ablution) – Brief
- Make niyyah; say “Bismillāh”.
- Strike clean earth/dust with both hands; wipe face fully.
- Strike again; wipe arms including elbows.
Valid when water is unavailable or harmful (illness, etc.). Ask a scholar for specific scenarios.