Hadiths on Dry Ablution

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6 explained prophetic hadiths on "Dry Ablution": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 6 authentic hadiths on the dry ablution: its prescription for the person in a state of major impurity who finds no water, the manner of striking the earth then wiping the face and the hands, its validity even if that were to last ten years, the earth granted to the community as a means of purification, and the preference of water when it is found. It is stated in particular: « You should use clean earth, and that will be sufficient for you. »

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Dry Ablution

Authentic hadith You have followed the Sunnah and your (first) prayer was enough for you Authentic hadith Clean earth is ablution for the Muslim, even up to ten years. Then when if you find water, wash your skin with it, for that is better Authentic hadith I have been granted victory by means of awe (cast in the hearts of the enemies), I have been given the keys of the earth, I have been named Ahmad, the Authentic hadith We have been preferred over others by three (privileges): Our rows are like the rows of the angels, the whole earth is for us a place to pray and its Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) saw a person sitting aloof and not praying with the people. He asked him: “O so-a Authentic It was sufficient for you to do this with your hands." Then, he struck the ground once with his hands, then wiped the right hand with the left one, th

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