Chapter on the Description of Ablution (Wudu)

The Shaykh (Al-Mufid), may Allah سبحانه وتعالى support him, narrated to me from Ahmad bin Muhammad, from his father, from Al-Husayn bin Al-Hasan bin Aban, from Al-Husayn bin Sa‘id, from Ibn Abi Umayr and Fadalah, from Jamil bin Darraj, from Zurarah bin A‘yan, who said: Abu Ja‘far عليه السلام described to us the ablution of the Messenger of Allah سبحانه وتعالى (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). Imam عليه السلام called for a vessel of water, inserted his right hand, took a handful of water, and poured it over his face, starting from the top of his face. Then, He عليه السلام wiped over both eyebrows with his hand. Next, He عليه السلام returned his left hand to the vessel, poured water over his right hand, and wiped along its sides. Afterward, He عليه السلام returned his right hand to the vessel, poured water over his left hand, and performed the same as he did with the right hand. Lastly, with the remaining water in his hands, He عليه السلام wiped over his head and feet without returning his hands to the vessel.