(8) SAFINAH AL-NAJAH | Fardhu Wudhu (part 1) | Kadam Sidik

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on performing Fardhu Wudhu, an essential practice in Islam for purification before prayers. Understanding the steps involved in Wudhu is crucial for maintaining spiritual cleanliness and fulfilling religious obligations. This guide breaks down the process into clear, actionable steps based on the teachings from the video by Kadam Sidik.

Step 1: Intention and Preparation

• Begin with the intention (niyyah) to perform Wudhu. This internal commitment is vital in Islam.
• Ensure you have clean water available for the washing process.
• It’s also advisable to have a clean space to perform Wudhu, free from distractions.

Step 2: Washing the Hands

• Start by washing both hands up to the wrists three times.
• Make sure to wash between your fingers thoroughly.
• This step symbolizes the removal of impurities and prepares you for the next actions.

Step 3: Rinsing the Mouth

• Take a handful of water into your right hand and rinse your mouth three times.
• Swirl the water around in your mouth, ensuring it reaches all areas.
• Spit the water out after each rinse to maintain cleanliness.

Step 4: Sniffing Water into the Nose

• Use your right hand to take water and sniff it into your nostrils three times.
• Be cautious not to swallow the water.
• Clean your nose by blowing it out gently after each sniff.

Step 5: Washing the Face

• Wash your face three times, ensuring that water reaches all parts of your face, including the forehead, chin, and cheeks.
• Ensure that there are no barriers (like makeup) that prevent water from reaching the skin.

Step 6: Washing the Arms

• Wash your right arm up to the elbow three times, followed by the left arm.
• Make sure to wash thoroughly, including the areas between the fingers and around the elbows.

Step 7: Wiping the Head

• Wet your hands and wipe over your head once, preferably starting from the front and moving towards the back.
• You can also wipe your ears by using the same wet hands, ensuring they are clean.

Step 8: Washing the Feet

• Wash your right foot up to the ankles three times, making sure to wash between your toes.
• Repeat the same for your left foot.
• This step is crucial as it represents purification of the body before prayer.

Conclusion

Performing Fardhu Wudhu is a significant ritual in Islam that prepares individuals for prayer by ensuring physical and spiritual cleanliness. By following these steps—intention, washing hands, rinsing mouth, sniffing water, washing face and arms, wiping head, and washing feet—you can perform Wudhu correctly. For further learning, consider exploring the next parts of Fardhu Wudhu and related purification practices.