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Conditions of prayer
FardRequiredWudu
Wudu is ritual purification before prayer and should be treated seriously, not as a casual prep step.
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Conditions of prayer
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3
The key to prayer is purification.
Wudu prepares the Muslim to stand before Allah in prayer.
A simple beginner sequence is: wash the hands, rinse the mouth and nose, wash the face, wash the arms to the elbows, wipe the head, and wash the feet.
Learn the basic order first, then keep refining it steadily with practice.
Islamic Context
Why purification matters
The Prophet said the key to prayer is purification. That is why wudu should not be treated like a light optional support lesson.