Dear Safarfriendly friends, wudu is not just washing the limbs with water. Wudu is the gateway to worship, especially prayer. Without valid wudu, our prayers are also invalid. Therefore, understanding the Procedure for ablution and sequence of wudu is very important in the life of a Muslim.
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has explained the commandment of wudhu in the Qur’an, specifically in Surah Al-Ma’idah verse 6. It explains the parts of the body that must be washed before performing prayer. From this verse, scholars have formulated the pillars of wudhu that must be fulfilled.
Let’s discuss this together in a comprehensive and systematic manner so that Safarfriendly friends can be more confident in their worship.
1. Intention for Wudu
The correct procedure and sequence of wudu begins with intention. The intention is made in the heart when one is about to perform wudu. It does not have to be verbalized, but it is permissible if it helps to bring about a sense of solemnity.
The intention distinguishes between simply washing the body parts and the act of wudhu as worship. The Prophet Muhammad said that every deed depends on its intention. Therefore, ensure that you have the intention for the sake of Allah Ta’ala.
2. Reciting the Basmalah
Before washing the limbs, it is recommended to recite “Bismillah.” Reciting the basmalah is a highly recommended sunnah so that wudu is more complete and full of blessings.
3. Washing Both Palms
The next step in the correct and sequential procedure for wudu is to wash both palms three times. Make sure the water reaches between the fingers.
This step is important as a form of initial cleansing before touching other parts of the body.
4. Rinsing the Mouth and Cleaning the Nose
After that, rinse the mouth (madmadah) and put water into the nose and then expel it (istinsyaq and istintsar). Do each three times.
This part is often considered trivial, even though it is a highly recommended sunnah in the practice of wudu by the Prophet.
5. Washing the Face
Next, wash the entire face three times. The face is defined as the area from the hairline to the chin, and from the right ear to the left ear.
Safarfriendly friends need to ensure that the water completely covers the entire surface of the face. If you have a thick beard, it is recommended to part it so that the water can reach the inner part.
6. Washing Both Hands Up to the Elbows
The correct procedure for wudu and the next step is to wash both hands up to the elbows. Start with the right hand, then the left hand, three times each.
Make sure that the elbows are also washed and that no part is missed. Many people are not thorough in this part, even though it is one of the obligatory pillars of wudu.
7. Wiping Part of the Head
After washing your hands, the next step is to wipe part of your head. Simply wet your hands and wipe your head once.
Wiping your head is different from washing it. So there is no need for water to drip; just wipe evenly.
8. Wiping Both Ears
Still in the process of wiping the head, it is recommended to wipe both ears. Use the remaining water from the hands used to wipe the head.
The inside of the ear is wiped with the index finger, while the outside of the ear is wiped with the thumb.
9. Washing Both Feet Up to the Ankles
The final step in the proper sequence of wudu is washing both feet up to the ankles. Start with the right foot, then the left foot, each three times.
Ensure that the spaces between the toes are touched by water. The Prophet Muhammad once warned about the consequences of the heels not being touched by wudu water. So, take your time, Safarfriendly friends.
The Importance of Order in Wudhu
One of the important things in the correct procedure and sequence of wudhu is that it must be done in order. This means that you cannot do the last step first or reverse the sequence.
If the sequence is not correct, then the wudhu may not be valid. Therefore, understanding the sequence well will help Safarfriendly friends be more confident in their worship.
Prayer After Wudhu
After completing wudhu, it is recommended to recite the following prayer:
Asyhadu alla ilaha illallah wahdahu la syarika lah, wa asyhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluh.
The virtue of reciting this prayer is immense. In a hadith, it is mentioned that eight gates of Paradise will be opened for those who recite it with full conviction.
Dear Safarfriendly friends, understanding the correct procedure and sequence of wudu is not just a matter of theory, but about the quality of our daily worship. Wudu that is performed correctly, consciously, and in accordance with the Sunnah will make prayer feel more solemn and meaningful.
Hopefully, after reading this guide, Safarfriendly friends will be more confident and steadfast in performing wudu. Let us maintain our purity as a form of obedience to Allah and love for the Sunnah of the Prophet.
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