Ibn Bazz: Ruling on not performing the steps of Wudu' in order

Ruling on not performing the steps of Wudu' in order 

Q: I do not perform the steps of Wudu' (ablution) in order. I sometimes wash my left hand or foot before the right one; or perform Istinshaq (inhaling and exhaling water nasally) before Madmadah (rinsing the mouth); is this permissible? 

A : It is prescribed for every Muslim to perform Wudu' as the Prophet (peace be upon him) did. You should begin by making Madmadah, Istinshaq, then wash the face three times. If you do this one or two times, it is sufficient. However, it is best to perform Madmadah and Istinshaq three times, and then wash the face three times. You should then wash your hands up to and including the elbows three times, 

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beginning with the right hand then the left. If you wash your hands one or two times, it is sufficient, but washing the hands up to the elbow three times is better as in the case of the face. You are to wipe your head along with your ears one time, then wash your feet up to and including the ankles three times as with the hands, starting with the right one following the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him) who stated: When you perform Wudu', wash your right parts first (before washing your left parts.) 

After finishing Wudu', you should say: "Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu, la sharika Lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa rasuluhu. Allahumma ij`alni min at­tawabin waj`alni min al­mutatahirin [I testify that there is no god but Allah Alone, with no partner or associate, and I testify that Muhammad is His Slave and Messenger. O Allah! Make me of those who are constantly repentant and make me of those who purify themselves]." 

May Allah grant us success! 

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