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Perfect your wudu<br />
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever performs ablution in<br />
an excellent manner, then his sins will depart from his body even from<br />
beneath his fingernails.” [Muslim]<br />
It starts all the way back here! Believe it or not, our <strong>Khushoo</strong>’ can be affected long<br />
before we even stand to pray. If your last prayer had no <strong>Khushoo</strong>’, ask yourself how<br />
well your wudu was performed.<br />
Many of us forget that performing wudu (ablution) is actually an act of worship, and<br />
therefore don’t take its performance seriously. The act of wudu is like a key to the<br />
Salah, and therefore the level of devotion and concentration you have when washing can<br />
directly impact your ability to attain true <strong>Khushoo</strong>’ during prayer. The act of wudu is<br />
sacred and was ordered by Allah SWT in the Qur’an—it should be taken seriously!<br />
Too often we see people performing wudu very fast, splashing water carelessly, and<br />
perhaps even missing some essential components in order to make the wudu complete,<br />
and therefore rendering their wudu invalid. It’s also very common to see people talking<br />
to each other when performing wudu and not paying very much attention. This is wrong<br />
and could be a real <strong>Khushoo</strong>’ buster!<br />
Many of us also forget the immense rewards and blessings that come as a result of<br />
performing wudu. Imagining your sins falling as you perform wudu and realising that<br />
you’re about to stand before Allah SWT can elevate your mood and spiritually prepare<br />
you for your upcoming meeting with Him.<br />
How To Implement This Tip<br />
• Make an intention to perform wudu —get in the zone!<br />
• Understand what you’re about to do and the rewards involved.<br />
• Remember that with each drop of water, your sins are being washed off!<br />
• Perform the wudu slowly, with care, and use as little water as you can.<br />
• Realise that your wudu is preparation to stand in front of the Lord of the Worlds.<br />
Let it cool you, purify you and spiritually awake you!<br />
• Do your utmost best to NOT speak to others around you when performing wudu.<br />
Remember, it’s an act of worship. Focus! Catch up with friends later.<br />
Bonus Tip<br />
Try to learn wudu properly, according to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad<br />
(peace be upon him), and also the rulings pertaining to it, i.e. the essential<br />
requirements of wudu vs the Sunnah and recommended actions. This way,<br />
you’ll be sure to never miss a vital component and will perform the perfect<br />
wudu each time. As an added bonus, using tools such as the Siwak / toothstick<br />
(an act which is a highly emphasised Sunnah) while performing wudu will<br />
get you a lot of extra rewards, and not to mention, fresh breath!<br />
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