Wudu (Ablution)

Wuḍūʾ (Arabic: الوضوء‎ al-wuḍūʼ) is the Islamic procedure for wiping parts of the body, a type of ritual purification, or ablution.

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Hair . Scalp . Hijab . Conversion to Islam . Wudu (Ablution)

As a Muslim revert, how can I manage the excessive production of oil in my hair caused by wetting my scalp during Wudu, especially since I cannot wear a Hijab outside or wash my hair more than twice a week?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 3 giorni fa

Often, the production of hair oil adjusts naturally over a few months to a change in hair routine. So, possibly, your hair will adjust by itself.

In the meantime, I suggest using the minimum water and doing the minimum necessary amount of washing for wudu (rather than anything extra/mustahhab).

This will vary between schools of thought. For instance, the 4 Sunni schools of thought require wiping the entire head (but have some minor differences regarding wudu between each other). The Twelver Shi'i school of thought requires wiping a quarter of the head with 1-3 fingers by using the remaining water from wudu (not taking extra water).

Historically, most people did not wash their hair daily, and certainly did not have access to commercially produced shampoos, so, in and of itself, performing wudu regularly does not usually require people to wash their hair more frequently (although individual circumstances vary).

This is venturing outside the scope of responses offered here, but you could look into advice online by people starting the "no shampoo (no 'poo)" routine in reducing oiliness. Possibly dry shampoo might be helpful. Of course you have to decide what is best for yourself, your health, and your circumstances.

Lastly... doing wudu doesn't usually make people's hair oily. It is possible that this is happening for yourself, since everyone is different. However, if you haven't already, you could look into other causes, such as hormones, stress, diet, or an underlying health condition. If you have recently converted to Islam, this could be an underlying stressor, if it has come with shifts in your life or challenges.

Best wishes!

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Sunnah . Wudu (Ablution)

If we decide to do Sunnah acts of Wudu do we have to do every single one for our Wudu to be valid or can we do some Sunnah acts and not others?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 1 mese fa

Alaykum salaam

Thank you for your question. You can so some recommended acts and not others but you must perform all of the necessary acts for wudu to be valid (intention, washing the face once, washing the right hand from the elbow to fingertips once, washing the left arm in the same way one, wiping the front part of the head, wiping both feet) according to Jaffari jurisprudence.

May you always be successful

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Fajr . Ghusl . Salah (Prayers) . Jumu'ah . Qadha . Wudu (Ablution)

If Fajr Namaz is missed on a Friday, can we offer its Qaza after doing the Ghusl of Juma or do we need to perform Wuzu for it?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 mese fa

We must try our best to perform every Prayer within its time and never miss any Prayer as much as we can. If God firbid, Fajr Namaz is missed, we must perform its Qaza as soon as we can. There is no condition to perform Ghusl of Jum’a before performing the Qaza although Ghusl Jum’a is very great recommended Ghusl, but you can perform the Qaza of Fajr with Wudhu only or after Ghusl Jum’a if you wish but Ghusl Jum’a is not obligatory nor a condition for Qaza Namaz.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Diabetes . Wudu (Ablution)

I am diabetic and there is a glucose monitoring system, called FreeStyle Libre, that is attached for 2 weeks to the upper arm on my body and it cannot be taken off. In this situation how may I perform Ghusl and Wudhu?

As this matter is a new matter, and the monitor prevents water from reaching to part of your skin, many of our Maraaji' of Taqleed say that you need to perform both Ghusl and Tayammum. During the Ghusl, you need to wipe over the monitor on your body.

Wassalam.

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Ring . Wudu (Ablution)

Can I wear a ring, without Wudu, that has الله engraved on it?

Wearing such ring with out Wudhu is allowed as far as you don't touch the engraved name of Allah on it.
Wassalam.

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Hair . Water . Wudu (Ablution)

Does the hair need to be completely dry for Wudu or is it enough if the water of the hand overcomes any moisture or wetness of the hair?

Hair does not to be completely dry for Mas-h in Wudu. Water remains on the hands should overcome the moisture or wetness on the hair.

Wassalam.

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Sleep . Wudu (Ablution)

Why do we have to renew our Wudu after we wake up from our sleep? Why is sleep one of the conditions that invalidates it?

Sleep which makes us unable to see and unable to hear invalidates Wudu as we will be out of our senses during such sleep.

It is not obligatory to perform Wudu after waking up from sleep, unless we need to perform Prayer. It is recommended to perform Wudu when ever our Wudu is broken e,g after using toilet and after waking up from sleep. Being always with Wudu is highly recommended and has great benefits in this life and hereafter.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Wudu (Ablution) . Jumu'ah

Is one exempted from Wudu when performing Ghusl for Friday?

Yes. Most of our present eminent Maraaje' say that Ghusl of Friday suffices Taharah and you can pray with it with out need for Wudhu.

Wassalam.

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Qadha . Wudu (Ablution) . Najasa (Impurity) . Dog . Ghusl . Salah (Prayers) . Veterinarian

Can a vet do Wudhu and pray on time while being in a state of impurity due to handling of dogs or does he have to wait to get back home and bathe and pray all the Qadha namaz together?

Touching any Najis item including dogs or its urine etc does need Ghusl at all. You need to wash the part which touched the Najis item with water, then perform Wudhu and pray. It is a sinful act to delay performing the Prayer till it's time goes. Performing the Qadha namaz will not omit the sin of not praying within the time of the prayer.

You must perform your Namaz within its time under any circumstance.

Wassalam.

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Feet . Air Travel . Salah (Prayers) . Wudu (Ablution)

I am a flight attendant and I pray during my flights, but am not able to remove the make-up or wash my feet properly. Is it better to pray on time in this way or better to reach the hotel and pray all the missed prayers with proper Wudu?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answer updated 8 mesi fa

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom

Firstly I commend you for trying to keep up your Salah while working in an environment which can be difficult and limited in space.

If you are shia Muslim, washing the feet isn't needed; one simply needs to wipe the feet which can be easily done while sitting in a bathroom. Also wearing make up for women in front of non mahram men is not permissible according to most ulema and the make up should not be that which would block one's wudu by preventing water reaching the skin. It could be possible one makes wudu before applying make up however this could be difficult to hold until Salah time.

Also it's possible to delay your Salah until landing if it wouldn't become qada if that would be easier. In some cases, you could wait to pray once you reach a prayer of hotel room.

May Allah grant you success

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Salah (Prayers) . Wudu (Ablution) . Taharah (Purity)

For a person who works in a public office where tissue paper is used in the washroom instead of water, can they perform prayers by making Wuzoo just after attending the washroom?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 10 mesi fa

Bismihi ta'ala

As Muslims, we do istinja`, or wash ourselves after using the toilet, not only because it is more hygienic and cleaner, but also to stay in the state of taharah, especially for salat.

This is necessary, wherever you may be, even in public office, if you are there regularly. You can use a water bottle, and it does not need to be excessive amount of water as well.

If you do not wash yourself, then no, you cannot pray in such a state, especially if it is after urinating. Your option is to either wait until you go back home, wash yourself, and then pray, or do as recommended above, and pray on time.

And Allah knows best.

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Wudu (Ablution) . Henna

Does henna invalidate Wudu if it has already dried up on the hands?

Henna does not invalidate Wudu because it is just a color and not a layer on the skin which can prevent water from reaching the skin. Any color on the skin which has no layer but just color does not harm Wudu.

Wassalam.