How to Wash Before Salaat

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How to Wash Before Salaat

Introduction

Salaat is a traditional Muslim ritual in which you need to cleanse your body before offering prayers. Here is how to wash before Salaat.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

1

Step One

Wash specific parts of your body as per the current norms.
2

Step Two

Clean your hands up to the wrist first and then the elbow.
3

Step Three

Rinse the mouth with water thrice, using only the right hand for it.
4

Step Four

Clean the nose by using the right hand to draw water in.
5

Step Five

Wash your face thoroughly. Move the wet palms on the head, starting from forehead to the neck. Press the wet hands over the back of your neck, too.
6

Step Six

Rub a wet finger of each hand into the holes of both the ears. Keep the thumbs behind the ears.
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Step Seven

Clean your feet thoroughly up to the ankles. Start with the right foot and then the left one.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Use only flowing water, if possible, for cleaning your body parts. Natural rain, lake or river water is preferred.
  • Avoid use of contaminated or stored water.
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