Which things break the wudu?
According to the teachings of Islam, there are specific actions that break wudu (ablution). The Qur'an and hadith provide guidance on this topic.
In the hadith, it is noted that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ clarified that wudu remains valid unless certain actions occur. As narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari, the Prophet stated, The ablution of a person remains valid unless he breaks his wudu by something that breaks it
Sahih al-Bukhari 4:80.
Additionally, in Shia sources, it is stated in Al-Kafi that only three things break ablution: Only three things break ablution: urine, feces, and wind
Al-Kafi 1:166.
Thus, both Sunni and Shia teachings agree that the primary factors that invalidate wudu include the passing of urine, feces, and the expulsion of wind. These actions necessitate a renewal of ablution before performing prayers.
Sources
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Sahih al-Bukhari 4:80
Sahih al-Bukhari · Book 4, Hadith 80 · Narrated by Anas ibn Malik
The Prophet (ﷺ) would perform ablution for every prayer. I asked, "What was your practice?" He said, "The ablution of a person remains valid unless he breaks his wudu by something that breaks it."
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Al-Kafi 1:166
Al-Kafi · Book 1, Hadith 166
Have a good opinion of God, for God the Exalted says: I am as My believing servant thinks of Me; if he thinks well, then good it is; and if he thinks ill, then ill it is. — OR — I asked about fistulas, does it break ablution? He said: Only three things break ablution: urine, feces, and wind. — OR — The Messenger of God (peace be upon him and his family) said: Hands are of three kinds: asking, spending, and withholding; and the best of hands is the spending hand. — OR — A man rented a she-camel that disappeared with his child for years; then she returned him. His mother rejected him and her people claimed not to know him. He said: No blame on her; the she-camel is considered trustworthy. — OR — I said to him: A man from your clients died leaving behind young children and something, and he has a debt unknown to the creditors. If he pays off the debt to his creditors, then his children remain and the creditors have nothing. He said: It should be spent on his children. — OR — Allah, Glorified is His mention, surely protects whoever protects his friend.
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