Wudu Steps Guide
Follow the steps of wudu (ablution before prayer) in order. Tick each step when you finish it, watch your progress grow, and see a reminder of the common actions that break wudu. Your progress is saved in your browser automatically.
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0%Things that break wudu
If any of these happen after you finish wudu, you should repeat it before praying. This list covers the most commonly taught points.
- Passing wind, or using the toilet (urine or stool).
- Deep sleep that makes you lose awareness (brief light dozing is commonly excepted).
- Vomiting, nosebleeds, or bleeding that flows — according to many scholars.
- Losing consciousness, fainting, or becoming intoxicated.
This is general information, not a religious ruling. Practices can differ between schools of thought — please consult a trusted local scholar or imam for guidance on specific rulings.
How to use
- Start with Step 1 and work down the list in order.
- Tick the checkbox on a step card once you have completed that washing.
- The progress bar at the top fills as you finish steps.
- Press "Reset all steps" when you start a fresh wudu.
Frequently asked questions
This guide lists the nine commonly taught steps in order: making the intention, washing the hands, rinsing the mouth, cleaning the nose, washing the face, washing the arms to the elbows, wiping the head, wiping the ears, and washing the feet to the ankles.
Each washing step in this guide is marked with its usual repetition: most washings are done three times, while wiping the head and ears is done once. The step cards show the count for every step.
Check the "Things that break wudu" list on this page. If one of those happened, repeat wudu before praying — press the reset button above and start from Step 1.
No. This is a memory aid and practice checklist only. For questions about rulings or differences between schools of thought, please consult a trusted local scholar or imam.
Yes. Your ticked steps are saved in your browser (local storage) automatically, so you can close the page and continue later. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.