How to Make Wudu
Nine steps, from Bismillah to your feet
1Start with Bismillah
Start your wudu with the intention in your heart, then say 'Bismillah.'
Bismillah
In the name of Allah.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰه
3×2Wash Your Hands
Wash both hands up to the wrists three times. Right hand first, then left.
3×3Rinse Your Mouth
Rinse your mouth with water three times. This is called madmadah.
3×4Clean Your Nose
Sniff water into your nose and blow it out, three times. This is called istinshaq.
3×5Wash Your Face
Wash your whole face three times, from forehead to chin, ear to ear.
3×6Wash Your Arms
Wash each arm to the elbow, three times. Right arm first, then left.
7Wipe Your Head
With wet hands, gently wipe over the top of your head. This is called masah.
8Wipe Your Ears
With wet fingers, wipe inside and outside both ears.
3×9Wash Your Feet
Wash each foot to the ankle, three times. Right foot first, then left.
Mashallah! You Did It! You finished your wudu. Now you're clean and ready to pray to Allah. May Allah accept your wudu.
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