Merits of Al-Wudu’
1- A Means of Attaining the Love of Allah:
Allah (the exalted) says: “Truly Allah loves those who turn to Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves.” [Baqarah: 222]
2- A Mark of Distinction of the Prophet’s ﷺ nation, on The Day of Judgment:
The Prophet ﷺ said: “My nation will come forth on the day of judgment like ‘Ghurrah Muhajjaleen’ (horses with white forelocks and white feet)[ Al-Ghurru: is the white patch on the forehead of the horse. Muhajjaleen: are horses with white feet. At-Tahjeel: White patches on their limbs. This refers to the light on the Day of Judgment that will be on the parts of the body that used to be washed during al-wudu’.] as a result of making Al-wudu’. So any of you (who is) capable of lengthening his ghurrah (places of light) should do so.” [ agreed upon.]
3- Expiation of Sins and Misdeeds:
The Prophet ﷺ said: “He who performs the wudu’ perfectly (i.e., according to Sunnah), his sins will depart from his body, even from under his nails.” [ narrated by Muslim.]
4- The Elevation of Ranks:
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Should I tell you that by which Allah erases the sins and elevates the ranks (of man).” They (the companions) said: “Yes, O Messenger of Allah.” Then he said, “Performing the wudu’ thoroughly despite whatever odds,[ Odds: here means hardships and conditions disliked by men.] to make many steps towards (to walk from a far distance to) the masjid (mosque), and waiting for the next obligatory prayer after observing a prayer. That is (when you are) steadfastness.” [ narrated by Muslim.]
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