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Islam, is one of the essential steps in conditioning the mind and
heart to be in the state of cleanliness, righteousness and obedience
to Allah.
Before we discuss ablution we must first understand the mean-
ing of ritualism and the symbolic language which surrounds it.
The use of symbolic language in religion is a practice that comes
from ancient customs and traditions which have withstood the test
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ABLUTION
ABLUTION
of time. Language itself began as symbols and pictures, and slowly
evolved into words.
When we examine the history of any religious movement,
whether it be Judaism, Christianity or Al-Islam, we may see more
traditional symbolism and ritualism than enlightened religion.
heart to be in the state of cleanliness, righteousness and obedience
to Allah.
Before we discuss ablution we must first understand the mean-
ing of ritualism and the symbolic language which surrounds it.
The use of symbolic language in religion is a practice that comes
from ancient customs and traditions which have withstood the test
66
67
ABLUTION
ABLUTION
of time. Language itself began as symbols and pictures, and slowly
evolved into words.
When we examine the history of any religious movement,
whether it be Judaism, Christianity or Al-Islam, we may see more
traditional symbolism and ritualism than enlightened religion.