We express the intention (niyat) to
perform wudu, by saying this.
We wash our hands, first the right
and then the left, 3 times each.
We wash up to the wrists and clean
between the fingers of both hands.
We rinse our mouths 3 times, using
our right hand.
We clean our nostrils, 3 times, by
inhaling water, using our right
hand.
We clean out our nostrils, by using
our left hand.
We wash our face, 3 times, from the
above part of our forehead, to below the
chin and from ear to ear.
We wash our forearms, including the
elbows; first the right forearm and
then the left, 3 times each.
Wipe both your wet hands over your
head, from the forehead to the nape of
your neck and then back. Then we
also wipe inside our ears.
We perform both actions, only once.
We wash our feet, first the right and
then the left, 3 times each.
We wash up to the ankles and clean
between the toes, with the little finger
of our left hand.
This is the prayer to be recited after
the completion of wudu.
Wear clean clothes, before starting
wudu.
Actions that break the wudu:
Deep sleep
Passing wind
Passing urine or faeces
Falling unconscious
Eating food
Drinking water
Drinking soft drinks
Cooking food
Having food stains on your clothes