In Islam, wudu is the ritual washing performed by Muslims before prayer. It involves washing the face, arms, and feet with water, and is seen as a way to physically and spiritually purify oneself. The process of wudu is outlined in the Hadith, which are sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad that are considered a source of guidance for Muslims. The importance of wudu is rooted in the belief that it helps to purify the body and mind and prepare the person for prayer. It is also seen as a way of expressing devotion to God and seeking His protection.

In Islam, there are specific areas of the body that must be washed during the wudu ritual. These include the face, arms, and feet. To perform wudu, a person should start by washing their hands up to the wrists three times, then rinsing the mouth and nostrils three times, and washing the face three times. The face should be washed from the hairline to the chin and from ear to ear. Next, the person should wash the arms up to the elbows three times, making sure to clean the inside and outside of the arms. Finally, the person should wash the feet up to the ankles three times, starting with the right foot and then the left. It is important to note that wudu must be performed using clean water, and the person performing wudu should be in a state of ritual purity. If water is not available, there are other methods of purification that can be used, such as dry ablution (tayammum) or using sand or earth.

Yes! We have a designated ablution area located down the corridor from the ISOC Musallah (Level 3, Religious Center, Squarehouse, UNSW Sydney)