How to do wudu
What is wudu? Wudu is when a person washes parts of his body so that he or she is clean.
before reading or touching the Quran When should we do wudu? There are two times: before praying and before reading or touching the Quran
What parts of the body do we wash? Hands Mouth Nose Face Arms Head/ears/neck Feet
Remember the order with a song.. Hands, mouth, nose Face and arms Hair/ears/neck And finally feet
Before we begin we say… Bismillah This means: In the name of Allah When we begin something, we should always say Bismillah.
Now we can start wudu Do you remember the order? Hands Mouth Nose Face Arms Hair/ears/neck Feet
1) Hands The first part we wash is: our hands! Wash from the tips of your fingers to your wrists. Start with your right and wash it 3 times. Then wash your left hand 3 times.
2) Mouth The second part we wash is: our mouth Rinse your mouth with water 3 times.
3) Nose The third part we wash is: our nose Sniff water from your right hand up into your nose and then blow out 3 times. When you are done use your left hand to wipe it clean.
4) Face The fourth part we wash is: our face Wash your face from your forehead to your chin 3 times.
5) Arms The fifth part we wash is: our arms Wash up to your elbow. Start with your right and wash it 3 times. Then wash your left arm 3 times.
6) Hair, ears, neck The sixth part is: our hair, ears and neck Wipe over your hair – only 1 time! Then clean your ears – only 1 time! Wipe the back of your neck – only 1 time!
7) Feet The last part we wash is: our feet Wash from the tips of your toes up to your ankles. Start with your right and wash it 3 times. Then wash your left foot 3 times.
When we finish we say.. The shahada Laa ilaaha illAllaah Muhammad ar-rasulAllah This means: There is no god except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of God
How many times do we wash.. Our hands? Our mouth? Nose? Face? Arms? Hair/ears/neck? Feet? 3 3 3 3 3 1 3
Great job! Now you know how to wudu Remember to do wudu before you pray and before touching the Quran.