What Is Meant By Ablution (Wudu) in Islam? Check this out.

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST GRACIOUS, MOST MERCIFUL.

Islam is the religion of cleanliness and purification. Islam affirms that every human being is born in a state of purity, which is known as fitrah. Being in a state of purity is a fundamental and an essential part of faith. Abu Malik Al-Ash`ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Purity is half of Iman (faith).” (Muslim)

A Muslim must be ritually clean in order to  the five daily prayers. Without purification, the prayer is invalid as the Almighty Allah obligates and makes it a condition for prayer:

"O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. (Al-Ma`idah 5:6)"

Ablution is a distinct feature of this nation unlike other nations. Prophet Muhammad
(peace be upon him) said, “On the Day of Resurrection, my Ummah (followers) will be summoned with white faces, and white hands and feet on account of the traces of ablution.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

What is meant by ablution (wudu’) in Islam?


Ablution is the act of washing oneself. It may refer to: Ablution as hygiene. Ablution as ritual purification: Ablution in Islam, Wudu, Ghusl, and Tayammum.

Ablution involves the following parts of the body according to the above verse:




1. Make niyyah (Intention) to perform Wudu. Niyyah is the Islamic concept of performing an act for the sake of Allah. To truly perform Wudu, you should center yourself and quiet your thoughts, focusing seriously on what you are doing.

Niyyah doesn't necessarily involve saying anything out loud, but focusing on the phrase "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah) is a good way to accomplish the centering necessary. Say it out loud or silently to yourself, whichever makes you comfortable.
Wash your hands. Use your left hand to wash your right hand. Do this three times. After that, use your right hand to wash your left hand three times. Make sure to wash in between your fingers and all the way up to your wrists.

2. Wash your hands. Use your left hand to wash your right hand. Do this three times. After that, use your right hand to wash your left hand three times. Make sure to wash in between your fingers and all the way up to your wrists.

3. Take water into your mouth. Use your right hand to cup water into your mouth three times. Swish it around in your cheeks and the back of your throat. Do this thoroughly to get all the remaining food in your mouth out.

4. Inhale water into your nose. Use your right hand to cup water and inhale it into your nose three times. You can use your left hand to close one nostril and blow out if you need to. Snort sharply and abruptly without taking too much water into your nose and choking yourself.

If you cannot inhale water into your nose, you can wet your fingers and put water on the lower part of your nostril.


5. Wash your face. Wash your face three times by spreading your hands from your right ear to the left, and from the edge of the hair to the chin.

6. Wash your lower arms from wrists to elbows, leaving no part dry. From your wrist to your elbow, wash your right arm with your left hand three times and then wash your left arm with your right hand three times.

7. Clean your head. Using your wet hands, gently wipe your forehead from the eyebrow to the hairline. Also wipe down your hair, the back of your neck, and your temples. Do this one time.

8. Wipe your ears inside and out. With the same water, use your finger to clean all the crevices of your ear. Use your thumb to clean behind your ears from the bottom upward. This is also done one time.

9. Wash each of your feet. Clean up to the the ankles and be sure water goes between the toes. Use your pinky finger and go through each toe to eliminate anything between. Start with your right foot and scrub each foot three times.

10. While pointing the right index finger to the sky, recite a brief prayer of witness (optional). Generally, the prayer is as follows: "Ash-hadu anlaa ilaaha illALLAHu wahdahuu laa shariikalahu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhuu wa rasuuluhu."

In English, this is translated as "I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah alone; He is One; He has no partner and I bear witness that (Hadrat) Muhammad (sallallahu ala Muhammadu sallallahu alaihu Wasallam) is His (chosen) servant and (true) Messenger."


Repeat Wudu after it has been nullified. Actions that nullify Wudu include natural discharges, including urination, defecation, excessive bleeding, and gas. Deep sleep also nullifies Wudu.

After intercourse, re-performing Wudu alone is not enough to be able to perform Salat. There is another form of purification that must be performed known as Ghusul .


Source: BurnuppGH/Nabeel M. Ali
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Never Do These Things at or During Job Interview.

1. Not doing your research

You might have the skills to do the job but do you know the how the company operates? Check the ‘About Us’ link on the company website and read their mission statement. Find out who the competition and major players in the market are.

2. Turning up late

Unless you have a very good excuse and ring ahead to rearrange, turning up late for an appointment will not endear you to any employer.

3. Dressing inappropriately

While smart casual might be the current trend, professional attire is still proper business etiquette for interviews. It’s all about first impressions.

4. Fidgeting with unnecessary props

This can include mobile phones, nail files and chewing gum. They all have one thing in common — they don’t belong at the interview table.

5. Poor body language

Eye contact, good posture, a cheerful demeanour and a firm handshake will get you a long way in an interview.

6. Unclear answering and rambling

Take time to think before you answer questions and avoid bumbling to an uncomfortable halt; it doesn’t inspire confidence. Also, don’t mumble; the interviewer doesn’t want to have to ask you to repeat an answer or have to strain to hear every word you’re saying.

7. Speaking negatively about your current employer

Never complain about your current employer no matter how despotic or ineffectual they are. Badmouthing won’t reflect well on you.

8. Not asking questions

Employers want to see you’re interested enough to hear more about the post or company and will look kindly on any well placed questions.

9. Lying on your CV

Anything written on your CV could be discussed at an interview and a fabrication about your work or education record could damage your reputation in the long run.

10. Getting personal or too familiar

Avoid giving sob stories about how much you need the job due to the mountain of debt you’ve accrued. Also, don’t behave in a conceited or over familiar and flirty manner; it’s not a good look no matter how much you fancy your chances.

11. Not bringing along additional CVs

If you’re unsure how many people will be interviewing you, bring along surplus copies of your CV to hand out. It will show that you’re highly prepared.

12. Sitting down before invited

It’s common courtesy to wait until you’re shown a seat to sit down. Also, avoid slouching or putting your feet anywhere but firmly on the ground.

13. Discussing money or time off

Unless an offer is put on the table it’s not recommended that you discuss money or future working and holiday arrangements.

14. Cursing

Using foul and inappropriate language is generally not acceptable at any time in the workplace, so at an interview it won’t win you any accolades.

15. Not following up

You might not think you’ve performed well in an interview but a simple email reiterating your interest is a courtesy that might just pay off in the long run.

Source: Nabeel A. Moomin

Don’t Be Deceived to Reject the Hijab – Muslim Women Advised- Mr. Abdul Samad Issah-Secretary Sanat-O-Tijarat of Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana.

Muslim women have been urged to maintain and preserve wearing of the Hijab, the prescribed dress code for Muslim women, describing it as a moral fabric of today’s society and generations to come.

They have also been advised not to be deceived to reject it because it is a living teaching that seeks the protection and enhancement of their dignity and modesty.

Mr. Abdul Samad Issah, Secretary Sanat-O-Tijarat of Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana, gave the admonition during the morning session of the second day of the 85 Annual National Convention.

He said the Hijab does not only give physical security to women but also represents a key means of giving them spiritual security and purity of the heart.

He said wearing of the Hijab is a basic commandment of the Holy Qur’an to augment the morality and spirituality of women as well as to help mankind to benefit from the revival and regeneration of Islam.

Muslims would have failed woefully in their duties like dry branches attached to a living tree and would constitute a great disservice to the true teachings of Islam if they rejected the Hijab, he added.

Mr. Issah noted that the issue of inferiority complex was the root of the inability of some Muslim women to observe this important commandment of the Holy Qur’an and urged them not to follow orthodoxy but instead stand out.

He debunked the assertion that the commandment of Hijab is an Arabic culture followed by the wives of Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and not meant for mankind, noting that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was sent to the whole of mankind. Consequently, practices observed by the Prophet and his household are meant not only for the Arabs but the whole of mankind.

He said “the Qur’an describes the Holy Prophet as the best exemplar for mankind to emulate” . Elsewhere in the Holy Qur’an Chapter 21 verse 108, we are also told that
“And We have sent thee not but as a mercy for all people” .

Mr. Issah noted that history has shown that members of the so-called western society who pride themselves of championing women freedom and liberation, only accorded right to own property and inheritance to women in the recent past whiles Islam accorded these same rights to women over 1,400 years ago.

Mr. Issah pointed out that the Hijab is made incumbent for women of religion as an act of righteousness and quoted verses from both the Holy Qur’an and the Bible to support his argument. For example images of Mary (mother of Jesus Christ) as well as dress code for Catholic sisters and testify to this as they are seen observing Hijab.

Further, some Christian sects such as Pentecost insists that their female members put on veils during worship.

He said the Hijab has unfortunately been wrongly and naively described by the Western world as being barbaric, backward, outmoded, symbol of slavery and inhibition of freedom of women.

Such view and objections has emanated from the erroneous impression that Islam uses Hijab to subjugate women.

Source: mkaghana by Abdullah Afedzi Posted by: burnuppgh/Nabeel Ali Moomin