Wudu & Purity
Does wudu have to be done in order?
It depends on the school: Shafi'i and Hanbali say order is required in wudu, while Hanafi and Maliki say it is a sunnah. Keeping the order is best.
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Wudu & Purity
Wudu, ghusl, what breaks your wudu, and staying clean for prayer in everyday life. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.
Wudu & Purity
Does swimming count as ghusl?
Swimming counts as ghusl only if you intend it and water reaches your whole body, including your hair roots. A casual swim does not count.
Wudu & Purity
Does najis become pure when it dries?
No, drying does not purify najis on clothes, skin or carpets; wash with water. Only the Hanafis say dried najis on bare ground becomes pure.
Wudu & Purity
Does hair dye or gel affect ghusl?
Hair dye does not affect ghusl, but gel, wax or spray can if they block water. Wash heavy products off so water reaches your hair and scalp.
Wudu & Purity
Does eating camel meat break wudu?
It depends on your school: the Hanbali school says eating camel meat breaks wudu, while the Hanafi, Maliki and Shafi'i schools say it does not.
Wudu & Purity
Do I need wudu after ghusl?
Usually no, you do not need wudu after ghusl. A proper ghusl already includes wudu, so you can pray right away unless something breaks it.
Wudu & Purity
Do I need to wash my elbows in wudu?
Yes, you need to wash your elbows in wudu. The arms are washed up to and including the elbows, three times, right arm first and then the left.
Wudu & Purity
Do I need ghusl if there was no ejaculation?
Yes, after intercourse you need ghusl even without ejaculation. If there was no intercourse and no ejaculation, only wudu is needed.
Wudu & Purity
Do I have to take off my ring or watch for wudu?
Usually not. A loose ring or watch is fine if water reaches the skin; take it off or move it if it is tight, so your wudu is valid.
Wudu & Purity
Do I have to say the intention out loud for wudu?
No, you do not need to say the intention for wudu out loud. Niyyah is in the heart, and deciding to purify yourself for prayer is enough.
Wudu & Purity
Do I have to say Bismillah before wudu?
Saying Bismillah before wudu is a sunnah for most scholars and obligatory in the Hanbali school if you remember. Forgetting it does not spoil your wudu.
Wudu & Purity
Can I use wet wipes instead of water for wudu?
No, you can't use wet wipes instead of water for wudu. Wudu needs water; if you truly can't use it, do tayammum with clean earth instead.
