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We now present selections from the Hadith on purification, highlighting the importance of both physical and spiritual cleanliness for the proper performance of prayer and other acts of worship. Chapter IV Purification “[…] Purification, though a necessary preliminary to prayer, is an independent subject and is dealt with as such in Hadīth collections. The first three quotations from the Holy Qur'ān given above require in general terms that the man who would turn to his Lord should be pure in body and garments. The Purification of the body is thus made a preliminary to prayer so that by external purification a man's attention may be directed to the purification of the soul which is aimed at in prayer. V. 4 gives the details of ablutions which are necessary before prayer. Purity of the body is thus required as a preliminary to the purity of mind, and the Muslim who is required to say prayers five times a day must needs keep himself and his clothes always clean.”SECTION I.--NATURAL EVACUATIONS. Abū Mālik said, The Messenger of Allāh, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, said “Purification is half the faith.” A pure mind in a pure body is the watchword of Islām. Here cleanliness is not next to godliness but it is half of godliness or faith. Jābir said, The Messenger of Allāh, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, said: “The key to paradise is prayer and the key to prayer is purification.” Ibn 'Umar said, The Messenger of Allāh, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, said: “Prayer is not accepted without purification, nor (is) charity (accepted) out of what is acquired by unlawful means.” […]Jābir said, “When the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, wanted to ease himself He went (to a distant place) until no one could see Him.” Abū Mūsā reported, The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, said: “When one of you wishes to pass urine, let him seek the proper place for urinating.” Mu'ādh said, The Messenger of Allāh, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, said: “Abstain from three objects of curse, easing near springs of water and on roads and under (a tree where men sit for) shade.” SECTION 2. --THE TOOTHBRUSH Ā'ishah said on the authority of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, “The toothbrush purifies the mouth and is a means of seeking the pleasure of the Lord.” […]
