Page 190 - The Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah

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vent stomach disorders. It also secures an easy digestion. By
its use, one follows the Sunnah of the Prophet (saas) and pleas-
es Allah (swt).
2) Washing one’s hands:
“Whoever wakes up from his sleep should wash his hands
before putting them in the water for ablution.” (Sahih al-
Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 4, Number 163)
“When one of you wakes up from sleep, he should wash
his hands three times.” (Sahih Muslim, Book 002, Number
0544)
3) Cleaning the nose:
“When one of you performs ablution, he must snuff water
into his nose and then clean it.” (Sahih Muslim, Book 002,
Number 0458)
4) Washing the beard and between the fingers and toes:
“Perform ablution in full, make the fingers go through the
beard…” (Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 1, Number 0142)
Al-Mustawrid ibn Shaddad narrated: “I saw the
Messenger of Allah (saas) rub his toes with his little finger
when he performed ablution.” (Sunan Abu Dawud, Book
1, Number 0148)
5) Rubbing the ears:
“Al-Rubaiyi’ ibn Muawwiz (ra) said that she saw the
Prophet (saas) insert two fingers into his ear-holes while
performing ablution.” (Abu Dawud)
6) Not wasting water:
Once Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqas (ra) was performing wudu’. The
Messenger of Allah (saas) happened to pass by him and
asked: “What extravagance is this?” “O Messenger of
Allah,” replied Sa‘d, “can there be a waste of water even
in wudu’?” “Yes,” said the Prophet (saas). “It is wasteful-
ness even if you are performing the ablution on the bank
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