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ADNAN OKTAR
Fards
1. Washing the hands and the arms together with the
elbows.
2. Washing the face.
3. Wiping one quarter of the head.
4. Washing the feet and heels.
Sunnahs
1. Making the intention.
2. Starting the ablution by reciting the basmalah.
3. Washing the hands to the wrists prior to ablution.
4. Cleaning the teeth using a miswak or a toothbrush. If these
are not available, one can use one’s fingers.
5. Washing the relevant parts of the body consecutively and
without pause.
6. Rubbing thoroughly when washing.
7. Taking water into mouth three times.
8. Gargling if one is not fasting.
9. Putting water into the nostrils three times and blowing it
out with the left hand.
10. Washing each relevant part of the body three times.
11. Washing pairs (e.g., feet, arms, hands) beginning with the
right one.
12. Beginning with the tips of the fingers and toes when
washing the hands and feet.
13. Rubbing the beard (if one has one).
14. Turning any rings one is wearing so that water runs
underneath them.
15. Wiping the ears.
16. Wiping the neck.
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