Wudu (Ablution)

Wuḍūʾ (Arabic: الوضوء‎ al-wuḍūʼ) is the Islamic procedure for wiping parts of the body, a type of ritual purification, or ablution.

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Sunni . Wudu (Ablution)

Is the Wudu performed according to Sunni Madhabs considered invalid?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 anni fa

We are been ordered by Allah (SWT) in Quran to obey the Prophet (SAWA) and by the Prophet to pray as the Prophet did. This means any Wudhu or worship away from what the Prophet did is invalid. The Prophet never washed his feet in Wudhu but he was always wiping over his feet. Washing the feet in Wudhu was created by some persons long time after the Prophet (SAWA).

Wassalam.

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Wudu (Ablution)

Does changing my dress break my Wudu? Is there any difference in this rule between a woman and a man?

Changing dress does not break your Wudhu at all and there is no difference in this matter between man or woman. Even if someone takes our all his or her dress in a closed room or bathroom, his or her Wudhu remains valid.

Wassalam.

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Feet . Sunni-Shi'a . Washing Machine . Wudu (Ablution)

Can the Shia wash their feet during Wudhu or does it become invalid if they do so?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 2 anni fa

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. According to Shii jurists after wiping your head you should wipe your feet and the area which you wipe must be dry otherwise your wudu would be invalid.

May you always be successful

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Hijab . Socks . Wudu (Ablution) . Masah

Is it permissible to perform Wudu while wearing a Hijab and socks, or is it necessary to remove them and then perform the necessary parts of Wudu such as Massah?

If your Hijab and socks prevent you from performing proper Masah (مَسح Wiping) over your head and feet, then you must remove any cloth with prevents wiping over your head and feet which is must in Wudu.

Wassalam.

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Henna . Ghusl . Wudu (Ablution)

Does the use of henna with chemical additives invalidate Wudu and Ghusl?

No. Using henna with chemical additives does not invalidate Wudu nor Ghusl.

Wassalam.

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Shoes . Qur'an . Travel . Wudu (Ablution)

Is it permissible to read the Quran while traveling or in the office while wearing shoes and without having performed Wudu?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 anni fa

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it is permissible to recite the holy Quran, even if you do not have wudhu or are wearing shoes, etc., as long as you do not touch its script with your hands.

And Allah knows best.

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Hair . Wudu (Ablution)

I have layered hair, and when I perform ablution, some hair remains behind my ears and gets in the way of wiping, despite my efforts to keep it out of the way, including tying it. Is my ablution still valid?

Wiping over the head does not mean over all your hair, but only over the hair or the skin of the front part of the head. If your wiping covers the hair or the skin of that front part of your head, then it is enough and you ablution is valid.

Wassalam.

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Bed . Wudu (Ablution) . Salah (Prayers) . Health

How can an 80-year-old man, who experiences frequent urination and remains lying on bed most of the time with a hanging bag, perform his ablution and offer his prayers?

It is very simple. Just he performs usual ablution as much as he can.

'Urine bag does not harm his ablution. If his urine drops continuously with out stop, then one Wudu is enough for every Salah. If there is a break with out urine dripping, he should perform Wudu during that purity break and perform his Obligatory Prayer.

Wassalam.

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Mind . Wudu (Ablution) . Salah (Prayers)

I try to concentrate during Wudu and prayers but my mind often wanders. Does thinking about unrelated things invalidate them?

Proper Wudhu is valid no matter what you think about during performing it, though it is recommended to recite Sura Al-Qadr during performing Wudhu as well as special supplications of Wudhu which are mentioned in our books of jurisprudence.

'Prayers need to keep your heart in your Prayer and not out of it. Prayer is valid even if you think about unrelated things, but the reward of the Prayer is more when your heart is in the Prayer. Allah Says in Quran: They have won indeed, the believers who are dedicated in the Prayers. (Sura Al-Mominoon, verses 1 and 2)

Wassalam.

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Waswasa . Najasa (Impurity) . Wudu (Ablution)

I suffer from Waswasa. If I accidentally made something impure and it transfers to my mom's wet hands while she is performing her prayer after Wudu, does it invalidate her prayer?

Bismihi ta'ala

One of the best ways of removing waswasah is never to accommodate to thinking of such scenarios. Do not create scenarios in your mind, and do not assume najasah at all. Your taklif and duty is to completely dismiss your shakk by ignoring it and considering whatever scenario you are in to be tahir and pure.

And Allah knows best.

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Face . Head . Feet . Wudu (Ablution)

Does the entire face, the forearms, the front part of the head and the feet have to be dry before starting Wudhu?

No. Just the front part of the head and the upper part of the feet need to be dry before wiping over it. Face and hands (Washing parts ) can be wet while performing Wudhu.

Wassalam.

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Hair . Scalp . Hijab . Conversion to Islam . Wudu (Ablution)

As a Muslim revert, how can I manage the excessive production of oil in my hair caused by wetting my scalp during Wudu, especially since I cannot wear a Hijab outside or wash my hair more than twice a week?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 3 anni fa

Often, the production of hair oil adjusts naturally over a few months to a change in hair routine. So, possibly, your hair will adjust by itself.

In the meantime, I suggest using the minimum water and doing the minimum necessary amount of washing for wudu (rather than anything extra/mustahhab).

This will vary between schools of thought. For instance, the 4 Sunni schools of thought require wiping the entire head (but have some minor differences regarding wudu between each other). The Twelver Shi'i school of thought requires wiping a quarter of the head with 1-3 fingers by using the remaining water from wudu (not taking extra water).

Historically, most people did not wash their hair daily, and certainly did not have access to commercially produced shampoos, so, in and of itself, performing wudu regularly does not usually require people to wash their hair more frequently (although individual circumstances vary).

This is venturing outside the scope of responses offered here, but you could look into advice online by people starting the "no shampoo (no 'poo)" routine in reducing oiliness. Possibly dry shampoo might be helpful. Of course you have to decide what is best for yourself, your health, and your circumstances.

Lastly... doing wudu doesn't usually make people's hair oily. It is possible that this is happening for yourself, since everyone is different. However, if you haven't already, you could look into other causes, such as hormones, stress, diet, or an underlying health condition. If you have recently converted to Islam, this could be an underlying stressor, if it has come with shifts in your life or challenges.

Best wishes!

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