How Should a Pregnant Woman Perform Wudu? Find Out Here!

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Hi all readers! Are you looking for an explanation of "How should a pregnant woman perform wudu?"? If your answer is "Yes," congratulations! You are now reading the right article. Why? Because that is what I will explain in this article. As Muslims, we must understand this. That's why I wrote this article. So, you should read it to the end!

Specifically, there are some important things about "How should a pregnant woman perform wudu?" that I will explain in this article. Some of these important things are as follows:

When Should a Pregnant Woman Do Wudu?

The important thing about "How should a pregnant woman perform wudu?" that I will explain now is "When should a pregnant woman do wudu?" I want you to understand this first before you read more explanations in this article because it is one of the important discussions that must be well understood.

In Islamic legal literacy, the discussion of wudu is always related to minor hadas. Minor Hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ) is one of the conditions that prevent Muslims from performing certain acts of worship that require them to be in a state of purity. Some examples include prayer, Tawaf, and touching the Quran. In this context, wudu is one way to remove minor hadas. The other way is Tayammum.

In Islamic legal literacy, wudu is not only an obligation for Muslims to eliminate minor hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ), but it is also highly recommended. I will explain that at the end of the discussion.

Now, if you ask me, "When should a pregnant woman do wudu?" the answer is as follows:

1. If a pregnant woman has minor hadas (الحَدَثُ الأَصْغَرُ) and is going to perform an act of worship that requires her to be in a state of purity, then she must perform wudu.
2. If a pregnant woman wants to always remain in a state of purity (having wudu), then she should perform wudu every time her wudu is broken.

That's a brief explanation of "When should a pregnant woman do wudu?" As Muslims, we must understand this.

How Should a Pregnant Woman Perform Wudu?

The important thing about "How should a pregnant woman perform wudu?" that I will explain now is a specific explanation. So, I really hope you read the explanation below carefully.

Before I give you the answer to that question, I will quote three hadiths that are specifically related to this discussion. The three hadiths I am referring to are as follows:

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ عَمْرُو رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا فِيْ صِفَةِ الْوُضُوْءِ قَالَ : ثُمَّ مَسَحَ بِرَأْسِهِ وَأَدْخَلَ إِصْبِعَيْهِ السَّبَاحَتَيْنِ فِيْ أُذُنَيْهِ ، وَمَسَحَ بِأَبْهَامِهِ ظَاهِرَ أُذُنَيْهِ . أَخْرَجَهُ أَبُوْ دَاوُدَ وَالنَّسَائِيُّ

From Abdullah bin Amru radliyallahu anhuma regarding the nature of wudu. He said, "Then he (Prophet Muhammad) wiped his head and put two index fingers into his ears, and he wiped the outer part of his ears with his thumbs." The hadith is narrated by Abu Daud and an-Nasa'i.

عَنْ حَمْرَانَ : أَنَّ عُثْمَانَ دَعَا بِوُضُوْءٍ فَغَسَلَ كَفَّيْهِ ثَلَاثَ مَرَّاتٍ ثُمَّ تَمَضْمَضَ وَاسْتَنْشَقَ وَاسْتَنْثَرَ ثُمَّ غَسَلَ وَجْهَهُ ثَلَاثَ مَرَّاتٍ ثُمَّ غَسَلَ يَدَهُ الْيُمْنَى إِلَى الْمِرْفَقِ ثَلَاثَ مَرَّاتٍ ثُمَّ الْيُسْرَى مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ ، ثُمَّ مَسَحَ بِرَأْسِهِ ، ثُمَّ غَسَلَ رِجْلَهُ الْيُمْنَى إِلَى الْكَعْبَيْنِ ثَلَاثَ مَرَّاتٍ ، ثُمَّ الْيُسْرَى مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ ، ثُمَّ قَالَ : رَأَيْتُ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ تَوَضَّأَ نَحْوَ وُضُوْئِيْ هَذَا . مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ

From Hamran: Uthman performed wudu. He washed his palms three times, then he rinsed his mouth, inhaled water into his nose, and expelled it. Then he washed his face three times. Then he washed his right hand up to the elbow three times. Then his left hand in the same way. Then he wiped his head. Then he washed his right foot up to the ankles three times. Then his left foot in the same way. Then he said, "I saw the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam perform wudu in this manner." The hadith is narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

عَنْ عَلِيٍّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ فِيْ صِفَةِ وُضُوْءِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : وَمَسَحَ بِرَأْسِهِ وَاحِدَةً . أَخْرَجَهُ أَبُوْ دَاوُدَ

From Ali radliyallahu anhu regarding the nature of the Prophet's (Muhammad) wudu sallallahu alaihi wa sallam. He said, "He (Prophet Muhammad) wiped his head once." The hadith was narrated by Abu Daud.

If we understand the three hadiths about wudu mentioned above, we can conclude that the actions a pregnant woman must perform in wudu are as follows:

1. Gargle. This is sunnah in wudu.
2. Wash the face. This is obligatory in wudu.
3. Say the niyyah for wudu. This is obligatory in wudu.
4. Wash both hands up to the elbows. This is obligatory in wudu.
5. Wipe some of the hair on the head. This is obligatory in wudu.
6. Wipe both ears. This is obligatory in wudu.
7. Wash both feet up to the ankles. This is obligatory in wudu.

That's a brief explanation of "How should a pregnant woman perform wudu?". As Muslims, we must understand this.

The Virtues of Wudu in Pregnancy

The important thing about "How should a pregnant woman perform wudu?" that I will explain now is the virtues of wudu during pregnancy. I want you to understand all of this by the end of this discussion so that you have a good understanding of wudu during pregnancy after reading this article.

Before I explain the virtues of wudu during pregnancy, I will quote two main hadiths about the virtues of wudu. The two hadiths I am referring to are as follows:

عَنْ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ :مَا مِنْكُمْ مِنْ أَحَدٍ يَتَوَضَّأُ فَيُسْبِغُ الْوُضُوْءَ ثُمَّ يَقُوْلُ : أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ , إِلَّا فُتِحَتْ لَهُ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ الثَّمَانِيَّةِ يَدْخُلُ مِنْ أَيِّهَا شَاءَ . أَخْرَجَهُ مُسْلِمٌ وَالتِّرْمِذِيُّ وَزَادَ : اَللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِيْ مِنَ التَّوَّابِيْنَ وَاجْعَلْنِيْ مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِيْنَ

From Umar radliyallahu anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, 'It is not one of you who performs wudu, perfects it, then says, "I testify that there is no god but Allah who has no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger," except that the eight doors of Heaven are opened for him. He can enter through any door he wishes.' The hadith is narrated by Muslim and at-Tirmidhi. At-Tirmidhi added another version, 'O Allah, make me among those who repent and make me among those who are purified.'"

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : سَمِعْتُ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُوْلُ : إِنَّ أُمَّتِيْ يَأْتُوْنَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ غُرَّا مُحَجَّلِيْنَ مِنْ أَثَرِ الْوُضُوْءِ ، فَمَنْ اِسْتَطَاعَ مِنْكُمْ أَنْ يُطِيْلَ غُرَّتَهُ فَلْيَفْعَلْ . مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ

From Abu Hurairah radliyallahu anhu, he said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam say, 'Verily, my people on the Day of Judgment will come with white light on all members of wudu (limbs washed and wiped in wudu) from the effects of wudu. Whoever among you can prolong his white light, let him do so.'" The hadith is narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

If we understand the two hadiths and all that I have explained above, we can conclude that some of the virtues of wudu during pregnancy are as follows:

• A pregnant woman who performs wudu will benefit the fetus in her womb.
• A pregnant woman who performs wudu will receive the benefits of wudu both in this world and in the Hereafter.

That is a brief explanation of the virtues of wudu during pregnancy. As Muslims, we must understand this.

Conclusion

Dear readers, I hope this article has provided you with a clear and comprehensive understanding of how a pregnant woman should perform wudu, along with the important aspects and virtues associated with it. Remember, performing wudu is not only a spiritual act but also a way to maintain purity, which brings blessings both in this world and in the Hereafter. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out. I wish you all the best on your spiritual journey, and may this knowledge be beneficial to you and your loved ones. Amen.

Thank you for reading, and I look forward to sharing more insights with you in the next article!