What is the amount of water considered sufficient for ablution?
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Question:
The questioner asks: If a person performs ablution with more than two-thirds of a mudd, is this considered extravagance in water? And what is two-thirds of a mudd?
Answer:
No, it is not considered extravagance in water. However, the less water used for ablution, provided the washing is thorough, the better it is. If the water used for ablution is less while ensuring thorough washing, that is better, because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to take a full bath with a sa' and perform ablution with a mudd, which is a quarter of a sa'. With a mudd, which is a quarter of a sa', if the water is less while the ablution is performed thoroughly, that is better and more excellent. Yes.
The questioner asks: If a person performs ablution with more than two-thirds of a mudd, is this considered extravagance in water? And what is two-thirds of a mudd?
Answer:
No, it is not considered extravagance in water. However, the less water used for ablution, provided the washing is thorough, the better it is. If the water used for ablution is less while ensuring thorough washing, that is better, because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to take a full bath with a sa' and perform ablution with a mudd, which is a quarter of a sa'. With a mudd, which is a quarter of a sa', if the water is less while the ablution is performed thoroughly, that is better and more excellent. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هي كمية الماء المعتبرة للوضوء؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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