Which Surah of the Quran includes instructions about Wuzu, Ghusal, and Tayammum?

Explanation

Surah Al-Maidah, verse 6, provides the complete Islamic rulings on purification before prayer. It instructs believers to wash their faces, hands up to the elbows, wipe their heads, and wash their feet for Wuzu; to perform full-body washing (Ghusal) when in a state of major impurity; and to perform Tayammum (dry ablution) using clean earth when water is unavailable or its use is harmful. This verse is foundational to Islamic jurisprudence regarding ritual purity (Taharah).

Good to know

Surah Al-Maidah is the fifth chapter of the Holy Quran and was revealed in Madina. It is known as the "Table Spread" and contains many legal injunctions. Verse 6 of this Surah is often called "Ayat al-Wudu" (the Verse of Ablution) because it comprehensively outlines the rules of purification. The same Surah also addresses dietary laws, contracts, oaths, and other matters of Islamic law, making it one of the most legislation-rich chapters of the Quran.

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