Narrated 'Amr bin Yahya: (on the authority of his father) My uncle used to perform ablution extravagantly and once he asked 'Abdullah bin Zaid to tell him how he had seen the Prophet ﷺ performing ablution. He asked for an earthenware pot containing water, and poured water from it on his hands and washed them thrice, and then put his hand in the earthenware pot and rinsed his mouth and washed his nose by putting water in it and then blowing it out thrice with one handful of water; he again put his hand in the water and took a handful of water and washed his face thrice, then washed his hands up to the elbows twice, and took water with his hand, and passed it over his head from front to back and then from back to front, and then washed his feet (up to the ankles) and said, "I saw the Prophet ﷺ performing ablution in that way".
The importance of this ritual lies in its ability not only cleanse oneself but also remind them that they are servants of Allah who must always strive for purity in all aspects of life - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual etc.. It also serves as a reminder for Muslims that they must be mindful when engaging in any activity related to worshiping God Almighty so as not maintain a state of purity at all times.
This hadith teaches us many values such as humility, obedience towards Allah’s commands, respect for religious rituals etc.. It also encourages us towards maintaining good hygiene habits which are essential for our physical health too!
