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Wudu prepares the body and soul for prayer

ICA East Orange · Abu Muslimah

“A limited amount of water is needed to perform the correct wudu.”

The khateeb, at 21:56

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In one sentence

Purification through wudu and ghusl is both physical cleanliness and spiritual preparation, so Muslims should follow the Prophet’s detailed method, conserve water, and approach prayer with care.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Continues the purification series by reviewing the ten aspects of fitrah and introducing Quranic instructions for wudu and ghusl.
  2. Explains the complete Prophetic wudu through the narration of Uthman and its connection to forgiveness.
  3. Teaches water conservation, saying Bismillah, beginning with the right side, and carefully washing the mouth, nose, fingers, and beard.
  4. Explains wiping the head and ears and the concessions for wiping over headgear and socks.
  5. Discusses differences among madhhabs while emphasizing authenticated reports from the Prophet and his Companions.
  6. Concludes that wudu removes sins, then calls for straight prayer rows and announces madrasa graduations and a shahada.
Try this week
Say Bismillah before performing wudu and begin with the right hand and right foot.
Use a small amount of water for wudu, following the Prophet's example, and avoid waste.
Complete wudu carefully by rinsing the mouth and nose, washing between the fingers, wetting the beard, wiping the head and ears, and washing the feet.
Learn when wiping over qualifying socks or headgear is valid after wearing them in a state of wudu.
Straighten the prayer rows, fill gaps, and stand foot-to-foot and shoulder-to-shoulder.
Attend the madrasa graduations and make du'a for the students.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to demonstrate the Prophet’s complete wudu and the forgiveness associated with praying two focused raka'ah afterward.
Musnad AhmadUsed to show that a small amount of water is sufficient for wudu and ghusl.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to support beginning purification and other activities with the right side.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain wiping over a turban and leather socks instead of removing them.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to argue that wudu spiritually removes sins associated with the limbs.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This hadith shows that a limited amount of water is needed to perform the correct wudu, the wudu of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and the ghusl.”
ICA East Orange · East Orange, NJ
Play from 21:56
“This aspect of wudu, purification, it doesn't only purify our physical bodies, but it purifies us from sin.”
ICA East Orange · East Orange, NJ
Play from 42:18
“Straightening the rows is a part of perfecting the salah.”
ICA East Orange · East Orange, NJ
Play from 44:28
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah continued a series about purification, focusing on wudu as both bodily cleanliness and preparation for prayer. The imam reviewed the Quranic and Prophetic way to make wudu, including saying Bismillah, beginning on the right, washing carefully, and wiping the head and ears. He reminded us that the Prophet used very little water, so we should avoid waste. He also taught concessions for wiping over certain head coverings and socks when worn in a state of wudu, while acknowledging differences among schools. Finally, he asked us to straighten the prayer rows and invited the community to support the madrasa graduations and make du'a for students.

  1. What is one wudu practice you want to improve this week?
  2. How can we avoid wasting water at home?
  3. Why do you think straight prayer rows matter to a community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of America215 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange, NJ 07017KhateebAbu MuslimahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICA East Orange54 khutbahs
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