About this infographic
Wudu is more than washing — it prepares the body and the heart to stand before Allah. This step-by-step guide follows the way the Prophet ﷺ performed wudu, as described by ‘Uthman (رضي الله عنه) in Sahih al-Bukhari 159.
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا قُمْتُمْ إِلَى الصَّلَاةِ فَاغْسِلُوا وُجُوهَكُمْ وَأَيْدِيَكُمْ إِلَى الْمَرَافِقِ
“O you who believe, when you rise for prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows…” — Qur’an 5:6
Step 1 — Intention & Bismillah
Intend wudu in the heart and say “Bismillah”.
Step 2 — Wash the hands (×3)
Up to the wrists, and between the fingers.
Step 3 — Rinse the mouth (×3)
Swirl water around the mouth and spit it out.
Step 4 — Rinse the nose (×3)
Draw water in gently, then blow it out.
Step 5 — Wash the face (×3)
From the hairline to the chin, and from ear to ear.
Step 6 — Arms to the elbows (×3)
Right arm first, then the left.
Step 7 — Wipe the head and ears (×1)
Pass wet hands from the front of the head to the back and back again, then wipe the ears.
Step 8 — Feet to the ankles (×3)
Right foot first, and wash between the toes.
A moment to reflect
Teach these steps to your children by doing wudu together. Making it slowly and mindfully turns a daily routine into an act of worship.
Sources
Qur’an 5:6; the wudu of the Prophet ﷺ described by ‘Uthman, Sahih al-Bukhari 159. Please check wording with a qualified teacher before quoting.
