The Spiritual Significance of Ablutions

Have you ever wondered why we perform ablutions? What is the story behind it? When Islam first

appeared, ablutions were not yet mandatory. But the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi

wa Sallam already purified himself before each prayer. He knew, he understood that

standing before Allah is not like standing before just anyone. You cannot pray

with a dirty body, with a neglected heart. The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam,

even before the verse was revealed, would wash his face, arms, and feet,

as if by instinct. Then one day, Allah Azza wa Jal revealed this verse: From then on,

ablutions became a condition, a sacred condition for being able to stand before Allah.