The Meaning of Perfecting the Ablution in the Hadith
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Question:
He says: It was reported from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he saidSunan Abi Dawud 905Hasan (Al-Albani), then he seeks forgiveness from Allah, and He forgives him, or as it was reported from him (peace and blessings be upon him). His question is: What is meant by perfecting the ablution mentioned in the hadith?
Answer:
This is called the prayer of repentance. If one wants to repent, he performs the ablution, prays two rak'ahs, and repents to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Perfecting the ablution means completing it and doing it well according to the Shari'ah manner. This perfection is doing it well and completing it. Yes.
He says: It was reported from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said
Anyone who performs ablution and performs his ablution well, and then he offers two rak’ahs of prayers
من توضأ فأحسن وضوءه، ثم صلى ركعتينAnswer:
This is called the prayer of repentance. If one wants to repent, he performs the ablution, prays two rak'ahs, and repents to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Perfecting the ablution means completing it and doing it well according to the Shari'ah manner. This perfection is doing it well and completing it. Yes.
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شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب أن الأذنين من الرأس وأنهما يمسحان بمائه — islamhouse.com (1:09:13)
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