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Definition of wudu in English: wudunounwʊˈduː mass nounIslam Ritual washing to be performed in preparation for prayer and worship. Compare with ghusl Example sentencesExamples - Before starting the actions of wudu it is necessary to make niyyah, make niyyah that the act of performing wudu is for the purpose of purity only.
- It is not permissible to touch the Qur'an without wudu.
- I devoured tapes and books on how to perform wudu (ablution before prayers).
- I understand that it's compulsory to do wudu for touching the Qur'an but is it necessary to do so while reading as well - even on the computer?
- The latter book shows photographs from inside a mosque, such as the sinks for doing wudu (cleansing of hands and feet before prayer), clothing to be worn on a pilgrimage to Mecca, and a library where Muslims can study their religion.
Origin Arabic wuḍū' 'purity, cleanliness', from waḍu'a 'be pure or clean'. |