Hadiths on Purification

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132 explained prophetic hadiths on "Purification": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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102 hadiths cover purification in 10 subcategories: the rulings of water, removing impurities, utensils, toilet manners, natural cleanliness practices, ablution, the ritual bath, dry ablution, menses, postpartum bleeding and extra-menses bleeding, as well as wiping over leather socks. Ablution forms the largest set with 33 hadiths.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Purification

Authentic There is no Muslim who performs ablution well and then stands and prays two Rak‘ahs while focused on them with his heart and his face, except that Par Authentic hadith I saw the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) wiping over the top of his leather socks Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) dispatched an expedition, but they came across cold weather. When they returned t Authentic If any of you makes ablution and puts on his leather socks, let him pray while having them on, and let him wipe over them without taking them off, if Authentic hadith During the Prophet's lifetime, the Companions used to wait for the ‘Ishā' prayer so much so their heads were lowered down (by dozing). They would then Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) kissed some of his wives, and then went out for prayer without making ablution Authentic hadith Is it not but a piece of him Authentic hadith Whoever touches his penis should make ablution Authentic hadith He asked: May I pray in the sheepfolds? He replied: Yes. He then asked: May I pray where camels sit? He replied: No Authentic hadith The one who washes the dead should take a bath, and the one who carries him should perform ablution Good hadith Verily, the two eyes (when awake) are the string that ties up the anus, but when the two eyes sleep, the string is untied Authentic hadith Do you not fear Allah regarding this animal which Allah has placed in your possession? It is complaining to me that you starve it and put it to toil

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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