Purification and ablution — complete step-by-step guide

Ablution (wudu), the ritual bath (ghusl), tayammum and wiping over leather socks, as described in the Quran and Sunnah, step by step.

The steps of the guide

• Purification and ablution
• Why purify
• Ablution step by step
• What breaks the ablution
• Wiping over socks
• The ritual bath (ghusl)
• Tayammum, when water is unavailable
• Frequently asked questions