The Mustahibbaat in Wuduu’ (Remaining Rules)

Q. Is it sunnah or mustahab to begin wuduu’ from the right?

A. Some ‘ulamaa (scholars) say it is sunnah, and some say mustahab.

Q. How to do masah on the back of the neck?

A. Masah on the back of the neck should be done with the back of the fingers of both hands. Masah on the front of the neck is a bid’at (innovation) and is not allowed.

Q. What are the other rules to be observed during wuduu’?

A. There are many other rules to observe during wuduu’:

To pass the wet tip of the little finger into the ears.
To do wuduu’ before the time for namaaz.
To rub the limbs while washing them.
To revolve the ring on the finger if you have one.
Not to talk unnecessarily while doing wuduu’.
Not to throw water forcefully on the face.
Not to waste water.
To say Bismillaah when washing each part.
To recite darood shareef and the following du’aa after wuduu’:
“I bear witness that there is no god except Allah, Who is Alone and has no partners; and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. Oh Allah! Make me of those who are repentent and make me of those who are purified.”
After wuduu’, to stand up and drink the water left in the pot.
To say two rak’aat of salaah after wuduu’ (Tahiyyatul Wuduu’).