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In Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), Wudu (ablution) is an essential act of purification before performing Salah (prayer). There are four obligatory (Fard) acts in Wudu: washing the face, washing both arms up to the elbows, wiping over the head (Masah), and washing both feet including the ankles. However, alongside these obligations, there are several Sunnah (recommended) acts that were consistently practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), enhancing the spiritual and ritual completeness of Wudu.

Among these Sunnah practices associated with the four Fard components, scholars of Islamic jurisprudence, particularly within the Hanafi school of thought, have identified a total of 18 Sunnah acts. These include various methods of washing, order of actions, repeating actions three times, beginning with the right side, and other etiquettes.

These Sunnah elements not only reflect the perfect method demonstrated by the Prophet (PBUH), but also bring greater spiritual reward and cleanliness to the one performing ablution. While missing a Sunnah act does not invalidate Wudu, regularly observing them increases the beauty and completeness of the act.

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  There are 4 Fard (obligatory) acts in Wudu: face, arms, head, and feet.

  
  


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  18 Sunnah acts are connected to these obligations in Wudu.

  
  


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  These Sunnah acts include intention (niyyah), using miswak, saying Bismillah, washing each part thrice, and following the order.

  
  


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  Performing Sunnah acts enhances spiritual reward.

  
  


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  The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regularly observed these Sunnah acts.

  
  


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  Neglecting Sunnah acts does not invalidate Wudu but reduces its completeness.