Q.1) What are the Mandates (Fara’ez) and Traditions (Sunnats) in Ablution (Wudu)?
Ans) There are four Mandates (Fara’ez) in Wudu:
- Washing of the entire face(From forehead to the lower portion of chin and from one end of the ear to the other end of the other ear).
- Washing of both hands along with elbows.
- Rubbing of one fourth head with wet hands.
- Washing of the feet along with the ankles.
NOTE:If anyone of the above is left out or any portion equivalent to one hair space is left dry then Ablution does not happens.
There are twelve Traditional(Sunnats) in Ablution(Wudu):
- Reciting the name of Almighty Allah(Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem).
- Making an intention of Wudu while starting it.
- Washing both hands along with the wrists.
- Cleaning the teeth with Miswak.
- Rinse the mouth with water(Gargling).
- Cleaning the inner portion of nose using the baby finger and water.
- Washing every part involved in Wudu three times.
- Wiping the beard with wet fingers similar to combing.
- Wiping the portion between the fingers of hands and legs (webs) with water.
- Rubbing entire head with wet hands.
- Wiping of both ears and neck with wet hands.
- Following all the steps of Ablution (Wudu) in sequence.
Q.2) What are the things that nullifies Wudu?
Ans) Below are the things that nullifies the Wudu:
- Flowing of blood or urine from the body.
- Mouthful vomiting(This vomit includes bile, food, water or condensed blood).
- Sleeping by taking support on one side or on one hip or flat or to lie face downward.
- Ejection of anything through the orifice of stool and Urine (Whether it is due to habit or not).
- Lunacy(Insanity or madness).
- Intoxication(befogged by consumption of any intoxicant like wine….etc).
- Unconsciousness (Due to any disease or due to any shock etc).
- Loud laughter in Salah(Namaz).
Q.3) What is the process of performing Ablution (Wudu) when there is a part of the body covered with bandage due to any reason?
Ans) If there is a pain, burst, ailment or bandage on any part of the body which is mandatory(Farz) to be washed and applying water over them causes harm, then wiping that portion with hand will be sufficient. But if wiping also causes harm then that portion can be left untouched.