When does Wudu become Makrooh?
There are certain actions that are “Makrooh” or “undesirable” in Wudu. Some of these actions are:
- To make Wudu in a dirty place.
- To cleanse the nose using the right hand.
- To talk of worldly things while making Wudu.
- To perform Wudu in any sequence, for example, to wash the feet first then the face.
- To wastewater.
- To use too little water so that certain parts are not washed properly.
- To splash water on the face.
- To ask someone for help in making Wudu without a proper reason.
The Mustahabs of Wudu
There are certain acts that are “Mustahab” or “preferable” in Wudu. Some of these acts are:
- To face the Qiblah. Remember that you should not spit towards the Qiblah.
- To make Wudu in a clean place.
- To read “Bismillah” before washing each part.
- To read the proper Du’as when washing each part.
- To wash each part from the right side.
- To shift or to remove rings or bangles and to let the water pass under these objects.
- To clean the nostrils with the left hand.
- To clean the inside of the ears.
- To read the Du’a and the Kalimah Shahaadah after Wudu and to also read Surah Qadr facing towards the sky.