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Before going further let us review the steps of ablution and the
order in which they are to be performed. Before beginning the
ablution we state our intention by saying in our hearts, "I am
about to make my ablution for Allah, The Guardian Evolver, The
Cherisher and Sustainer of all the worlds." It is then obligatory to
say, "In the Name Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Com-
passionate," and begin the ablution. Only clear water is used when
performing ablution. The steps of ablution are performed in the
following manner:
The hands are washed three times to the wrists, beginning with
the right hand. The hands should be rubbed, while at the same
time permitting the water to reach between the fingers.

The mouth is washed out by rinsing three times, using fresh
water each time. It was the practice of Prophet Muhammad sf, to
brush his teeth before prayer if a long period of time had elapsed
since his last ablution.

The nostrils are rinsed out three times, rinsing the right nostril