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When ablution is recommended

When ablution is recommended

In some cases ablution is not mandatory but it is recommended as the person is in his best state when he has performed the ablution. These situations include; reciting Quran, sleeping, or before each prayer. 

When ablution is required

When ablution is required

Wudu (ablution) is required in some situations; like prayer. As God would not accept a prayer without ablution. Other cases like tawaf (going around the Kabah) and holding Quran without cover also require wudu. 

What does not invalidate ablution

What does not invalidate ablution

No prayer would be accepted if one’s ablution has been invalidated. But there are some cases and situations that are mistakenly thought to break the ablution like vomiting and other situations mentioned below.

Basis of obligation

Basis of obligation

Valid ablution is mandatory for any Muslim to pray and there is no other view on this subject. For ablution to be correct one must be sane, have the intention, follow the proper order and wash the obligatory parts.

Ablution, i.e. Wudu’

Ablution, i.e. Wudu’

Wudu means cleanliness and brightness. But in Islam it refers to washing the face, arms, head and feet with clean water. In other words it is called ablution. It is obligatory before prayer or similar worship acts.

Recommended practices of sound nature

Recommended practices of sound nature

There are five practices also called ‘nature’s fine characteristics’ that each Muslim should perform to keep the best and most complete form. Practices and the reason behind them are explained in the article.

What is reprehensible when relieving oneself

What is reprehensible when relieving oneself

Some acts are reprehensible when someone is relieving himself such as talking to anyone or to urinate over a crevice in the ground. It is also reprehensible to urinate facing wind direction if it is in an open area. 

What is forbidden when relieving oneself

What is forbidden when relieving oneself

God has forbidden some acts when one relives himself like urinating or defecating in stagnant water, by roadsides or reading Quran in the toilet. This article clarifies all these acts and the reason behind each.

When going to the toilet

When going to the toilet

More than one hadith clarify what should be done when going to the toilet. Entering with the left foot and leaving with the right one is recommended, as well as saying some prayers and other points discussed below. 

Facing the qiblah when relieving oneself

Facing the qiblah when relieving oneself

Facing the qiblah or turning one’s back to it in an open area when reliving oneself is prohibited. However, if the toilet is in a building or there is a screen between the person using it and the qiblah, one may use it.

Using the toilet and its manners

Using the toilet and its manners

There is an etiquette that must be followed when using the toilet. Islam has described how one should take care of his personal hygiene. Other acts are prohibited like facing or turning one’s back to the qiblah.

Utensils made of the hide of carrion

Utensils made of the hide of carrion

One is permitted to use animals hide normally permissible to eat after being purified by tanning. As for animals that are not permissible to eat they could not be used as their hide could not be purified by tanning. 

Unbelievers’ utensils

Unbelievers’ utensils

Muslims are allowed to use unbelievers’ utensils after being cleaned from any impurity. It is also permitted to eat from earlier religions people food. The Prophet himself accepted a Jew invitation to a meal.

Utensils welded with gold or silver

Utensils welded with gold or silver

In Islam people cannot eat in gold utensil even if a small amount was used for welding. It becomes unlawful. On the other hand, God has made it permitted for Muslims to use utensils welded with small amount of silver. 

The water used for purification

The water used for purification

Any water could be used for purification if it retains its original state as it is created. This water is called “Tahur” and it could be taken from any source; whether it is rain, rivers or coming up from the earth. 

Purification

Purification

Muslims must be pure before praying or any other act of worship requiring purity. Purification means the removal of any physical discharge from private parts which require washing, water sprinkling or wiping. 

The fifth rukn: the pilgrimage

The fifth rukn: the pilgrimage

Simplified explanation of the Five pillars of Islam: declaration of faith, prayer, zakat, fasting and pilgrimage, which represent a framework of the Muslim life and the core of Islam religion. Moreover it talks about the The main message of Islam.

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