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Sahih Muslim 237c (Book 2, Hadith 29) #7733
The Importance of Ablution and Wiping After Answering Nature's Call

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us the importance of performing ablution and wiping oneself with pebbles after answering the call of nature.

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (way peace he upon him) said: When anyone performs ablution he must clean his nose and when anyone wipes himself with pebbles (after answering the call of nature) he must do that odd number of times.
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَبِي إِدْرِيسَ الْخَوْلاَنِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ تَوَضَّأَ فَلْيَسْتَنْثِرْ وَمَنِ اسْتَجْمَرَ فَلْيُوتِرْ

TOPICS
ablution  *  pebbles  *  cleanliness  *  wudu  *  hajr  *  taharah

QUICK LESSONS:
Perform ablution before prayer or other religious activities; Use an odd number of pebbles when cleaning oneself after using the restroom; Show respect for Allah through cleanliness; Follow proper rituals according to Islamic teachings; Respect Allah's commands even in small acts like cleaning oneself properly after using the restroom .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of performing ablution and wiping oneself with pebbles after answering the call of nature. Ablution, or wudu in Arabic, is a ritual washing performed by Muslims before prayer or other religious activities. It involves washing one’s face, hands, arms, head and feet with water. This hadith also teaches us to use pebbles when cleaning ourselves after using the restroom instead of toilet paper or wet wipes. We should use an odd number of pebbles to ensure that we are clean enough for prayer or other religious activities. This hadith emphasizes cleanliness as a way to show respect for Allah and His teachings. It also reminds us that even small acts can have great spiritual significance if done properly according to Islamic teachings.

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