Wudu (ablution) is a special method of cleaning the body. It is a pre-requisite for prayer, touching the Holy Qur'an, circumambulating the Ka'bah, and certain other forms of worship. The term Wudu applies to both the act of cleaning oneself, and also the state of being clean. For example, if a person has performed wudu, and does not do anything to nullify it (such as by going to the toilet, passing wind, etc.), it is usually said that that person 'has their wudu'. If they do nullify their wudu, it is often said that they have 'broken their wudu'.
It is desirable for a Muslim to be is a state of wudu at all times. However, this is not an obligation. It is only obligatory as a requirement for certain acts of worship, as mentioned in the above paragraph. If a person finds himself/herself in a situation where s/he does not have access to water, and the time for prayer has come, it is possible for him or her to perform an alternative to wudu known as tayammum (dry ablution). This simply involves lightly rubbing the hands with clean earth and then lightly wiping the hands over the face. Doing so puts a person into the required state of wudu so that they may perform their prayers.
The On-line Wudu Demonstration
This Flash demonstration has been obtained courtesy of Jannah.com. It demonstrates how wudu is performed, as well as other conditions necessary for prayer, such as the cleanliness of clothes, etc. It also mentions the things that would nullify or break the wudu.
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