Is it permissible to perform gargling, nasal inhalation, and washing the face and hands up to the elbows once or twice?
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The questioner : Is it sufficient to perform gargling, nasal inhalation, and washing the face and hands up to the elbows once or twice?
The Shaykh : Once is sufficient, meaning it is sufficient to wash his face, hands, and feet once, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution once, twice, and three times. It is permissible to wash his face three times, his hands twice, and his feet once, and it is permissible to do the reverse. The obligatory requirement is to wash each limb once.
The second time is better than the first, the third is better than the second, and the fourth is not permissible.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : Once is sufficient, meaning it is sufficient to wash his face, hands, and feet once, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution once, twice, and three times. It is permissible to wash his face three times, his hands twice, and his feet once, and it is permissible to do the reverse. The obligatory requirement is to wash each limb once.
The second time is better than the first, the third is better than the second, and the fourth is not permissible.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.