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The word Wudhu is not found in Quran. Kindly give me exact meaning of word wudhu in Arabic language according to Arabic dictionary. 

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Answer:

Literal meaning of wudu

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

The literal meaning of the Arabic term ‘Wudu’ means to do something to become pure, or clean, or to shine, or be beautiful.

When the term ‘Wudu’ is used in Islamic terminology or Jurisprudence, it means the rite or act to wash or wipe the specific parts of the body as guided by Allah and His Messenger (saws) before one can make themselves available for prayer.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan