Sunan Abu Dawud #101Hasan
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'There is no wudu for the one who does not mention the name of Allah upon it.'
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Before starting wudu, say: 'Bismillah' — In the name of Allah. Some scholars consider it obligatory to say Bismillah before wudu based on the hadith: 'There is no wudu for one who does not mention the name of Allah upon it.' This simple declaration sanctifies the act of purification.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Bismillah.
Meaning: In the name of Allah.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud #101Beginning wudu with Bismillah connects the physical act of purification with spiritual intention. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'There is no prayer without purification' (Sahih Muslim 224). Wudu itself is an act of worship — sins fall away with each limb washed, and the one who perfects wudu will have their limbs shining with light on the Day of Judgment.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'There is no wudu for the one who does not mention the name of Allah upon it.'