Worship & Practice

Wudu

وُضُوء · /wʊˈdʊː/

Wudu is the ritual washing Muslims perform before Salah and other acts of worship.

What does Wudu mean?

Covering the hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, and feet in a specific order, Wudu is both a physical and spiritual preparation, required before prayer and recommended before handling the Quran.

Alternative Spellings

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