{"_id":"687ef8729a922f4bc7438344","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What are the obligations of wudu?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How many obligations are there in wudu according to the Shafii madhab? What are they? Is there a difference between the wajib and the fardh?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"The act of Wuḍū is a process of ritual purification within Islam that involves using water to lift ritual impurity. Being in a state of ritual purity allows one to perform certain actions such as prayer, circling the ka’ba, and touching the Qur’an

The actions of Wuḍū are comprised of both obligatory acts (farḍ) and recommended acts (sunnah). Completing every obligatory act is required to ensure your Wuḍū is valid. The Shafi’i madhab has six obligatory acts. It does not distinguish between wājib and farḍ. \\n\\nThe six obligatory acts of Wuḍū are as follows:
\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Intention:\"},{\"insert\":\" One formulates a thought that affirms their intent to obtain a state of ritual purity through the actions of Wuḍū. The intention is made as one washes the face.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Washing the face: \"},{\"insert\":\"One washes their face by allowing water to flow over its surface. The boundaries are from the hairline to chin bone and from ear to ear. The boundaries include everything which naturally appears on the face such as the nose, eyebrows, mustache, sideburns, and beard. The minimum washing is once. \"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Washing the arms:\"},{\"insert\":\" One washes both arms by allowing water to flow over their surfaces. The boundaries of the arms are the finger tips to the elbow, including the elbow. The minimum washing is once\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Wiping the head:\"},{\"insert\":\" One wipes any part of the head by simply applying water to its area. The boundaries of the head are where the scalp naturally appears. The minimum wiping is applying one fingertip worth of water to the head.\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Washing the feet:\"},{\"insert\":\" One washes the feet by allowing water to flow over their surfaces. The boundaries of the feet are the toes to the ankles, including the ankles and the sole. The minimum washing is once. \"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Order:\"},{\"insert\":\" The above steps must be completed in order. If one skips a step, they must revert to the last step successfully completed in order and complete the remaining steps from there.
\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nSuccessfully completing the aforementioned steps will make a Muslim, who is obligated to pray, ritually pure and eligible to pray. However, this serves only as a brief introduction to Wuḍū in Islam. To ensure proper understanding, it is highly recommended to formally study with a qualified teacher. Knowing how to properly perform Wuḍū is an obligation upon every discerning Muslim\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe40b76658b4c232837","tag":"Tahara: Wudu","count":124}],"createdOn":"2025-07-22T02:33:22.730Z"}