Wudu (ablution) is a ritual purification performed before prayer in Islam. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

*Preparation:*

1. Find a clean and quiet place for Wudu.
2. Ensure water is available.
3. Remove any jewelry, watches, or tight clothing.

*Steps of Wudu:*

1. *Niyyah* (Intention): Form the intention to perform Wudu for prayer.

2. *Wash Hands*: Wash both hands up to the wrists, three times.

3. *Rinse Mouth*: Rinse your mouth with water, swishing it around, three times.

4. *Rinse Nose*: Gently blow your nose to clean it, three times.

5. *Wash Face*: Wash your face from forehead to chin and ear to ear, three times.

6. *Wash Arms*: Wash both arms from fingertips to elbows, three times.

7. *Wipe Head*: Wet your hands and wipe your head, hair, and ears.

8. *Wash Feet*: Wash both feet up to the ankles, three times.

*Additional Tips:*

– Use clean water.
– Ensure no obstacles (e.g., nail polish) prevent water from reaching skin.
– Perform Wudu calmly and deliberately.
– Recite prayers or supplications during Wudu (optional).

*Nullifiers of Wudu:*

– Passing urine or stool
– Flatulence
– Vomiting
– Eating camel meat
– Touching private parts
– Sleeping (unless sitting or leaning)
– Menstruation or postpartum bleeding

*After Wudu:*

– Perform prayer or other acts of worship.
– Remain in a state of Wudu for as long as possible.

Remember, Wudu is an essential part of Islamic prayer and helps maintain spiritual purity.

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