Elements that are obligatory in the wudhu

There are six elements:

1. Washing one’s face including washing out the mouth and snuffing water into the nose and blowing it out;
   1. Abu Huraira r.a. Related that the Prophet s.a.w said, “When one of you makes wudhu, he should put water into his nose and then blow it out.” – Agreed upon Hadith
2. Washing one’s hands, elbows, and whatever is in between;
3. Wiping one’s entire head, including one’s ears;
4. Washing one’s feet, including one’s ankles;
5. Performing these elements in order;
   • Prophet s.a.w stated, “Perform Wudhu in the order Allah ordered you (to perform it)”.
6. Performing them at one time, without too long of a pause between one body part and another. Meaning one shouldn’t delay so much that the previous body part that was washed has dried.