Hadiths on Pillars of Ablution

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

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This category gathers 2 hadiths judged authentic on the pillars of ablution. The first warns: « Woe to the heel bones from the Hellfire », recalling the obligation to wash the heels well. The second reports the case of a man who left a spot equal to a nail unwashed on his foot and whom the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered: « Go back and perform your ablution properly. », before he prayed.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Pillars of Ablution

Authentic hadith Woe to the heel bones from the Hellfire Sahih/Authentic by virtue of other supportive narrations A man performed ablution and left a small part on his foot equal to the size of a nail unwashed. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon

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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