Hadiths on Method of Ablution

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11 explained prophetic hadiths on "Method of Ablution": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 11 hadiths describing the ablution of the Prophet: rinsing the mouth, blowing water out of the nose, washing the face and the hands three times, wiping the head then the feet. It also includes the permission to wipe over the forelock, the turban and the leather socks, the running of water around the elbows, ablutions performed once or twice, and water measured at two thirds of a Mudd. One hadith promises the forgiveness of all previous sins to whoever prays two rak'ahs after his ablution without being distracted.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Method of Ablution

Authentic If anyone performs ablution like this ablution of mine and offers two Rak'ahs during which he does not think of anything else, Allah will forgive his Authentic and performed ablution like that of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) in front of them Authentic The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution by washing the body parts once Authentic The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution by washing the body parts twice Authentic Beware of negnot washing your heels properly, for not doing so can lead to them being burnt in the Hellfire! So, perform your ablution thoroughly Authentic hadith This is how the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution Authentic If any of you wakes up from his sleep, let him blow water out of his nose three times, as the devil spends the night on his nostrils Authentic hadith Two-thirds of a Mudd were brought to the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and he began rubbing his arm Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was performing ablution; he rinsed his mouth thrice and blew water out of his nos Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution and passed a wet hand on his forelock, over the turban, and over the two Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to run the water around his elbows while performing ablution

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ