The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution by washing th…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Al-Bukhāri

Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon hi…

عَنْ ‌عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ رضي الله عنه: أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ تَوَضَّأَ مَرَّتَيْنِ مَرَّتَيْنِ.

‘Abdullāh ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution by washing the body parts twice.

Explanation of the hadith: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon hi…

Lessons: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon hi…

• It is obligatory to wash the body parts of ablution at least once. However, more than once is recommended.
• It is permissible to sometimes wash the body parts of ablution twice.
• It is prescribed to wipe over the head once.

Categories : Recommended Acts and Manners of Ablution · Method of Ablution