Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 893
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 893 better tell me the manner in which you clean yourselves. " They replied that after answering the call of nature, they were not satisfied with cleaning themselves with stones or clods. They always use water. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "This is the reason that God has declared His love for your people. " 6 Water is the best thing for cleaning. Islam has laid firm foundations of cleanliness by enjoining ablution for five daily prayers and bath for some situations. If the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's ablution is followed perfectly, besides being a source of reward and blessings, it can save people from various ailments. The manner of his performing ablution was that he would first wash his hands three times, then rinse his mouth thrice, then put water in his nose and clean it three times. Afterwards he used to wash his right arm upto the elbow and then his left arm. Then he would wipe his head with wet hands and wash his right foot first and then the left foot. 7 Thus his ablution was nearly equivalent to half the bath. While performing ablution the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa washed his beard and cleaned it by putting his fingers in it. Similarly he cleaned between the fingers and cleaned his ears inside and outside. 8 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa while taking a bath cleaned his private parts first and then performed ablution. Afterwards he poured