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 wudhu, say: 'Bismillah' — In the name of Allah. Some scholars consider it wajib to say Bismillah before wudhu based on the hadith: 'There is no wudhu 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 wudhu with Bismillah connects the physical act of purification with spiritual intention. Nabi (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: 'There is no shalat without purification' (Sahih Muslim 224). Wudu itself is an act of worship — sins fall away with each limb washed, and the one who perfects wudhu 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.'