How many sunnats are there in wuḍū’, and what are they?

Question

What actions are considered Sunnah in wudu, and how many of them are mentioned?

Answer

In wudu, next matters are Sunnah: washing the hands up to the wrists; saying “Bismillah” at the beginning; using the siwak at the start, even with a finger if it is unavailable; rinsing the mouth three times, even with a single handful of water; sniffing water into the nose with three handfuls; thorough rinsing of the mouth and nose, except for one who is fasting; passing…

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