Wudu Washing at Work

We offer durable Acrylic and Ceramic Wudu Washing Stations. Some units have an in-built seat, while others come more like a standard wash basin, but with an opening at ankle height where the feet can be washed separately. This style of unit has a smaller footprint and is often used in areas where space is at a premium. 

What is Wudu Washing?

Wudu, sometimes written as wudhu, or referred to as ablution is a purification or methodical washing done before prayer and rituals in the Islamic faith. The practice of wudu is very precise and requires a person to wash the hands, face, head, arms and feet prior to prayer, which is five times a day, Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (afternoon), Asr (late afternoon), Maghrib (after sunset), and Isha (nighttime)

Do you have to wash your hair for Wudu?

When performing wudu, your hair is wiped, rather than washed. With wet hands, you wipe from the forehead to the back of the skull, and sometimes, back again to the forehead. Wudu begins with washing the hands. Next the mouth and nose are rinsed. You then wash the face before washing your hands and arms up to, and including, the elbow. At this point, you will wipe your head with wet hands and with any remaining water that is left, wash your ears. The final part of wudu, is to wash your feet.

Do you have to wash your feet for Wudu?

Yes, as covered above, when performing wudu or ablution, you will wash your feet, paying attention to make sure the water gets in between all the toes too. The feet are washed after the face and arms, and will be rubbed and cleaned up to the ankle. 

Can menstruating women wudu wash?

During a woman’s period, muslim women won’t usually attend prayer and don’t need to perform wudu. However, that is not to say that commercial washrooms in religious settings do not require sanitary waste disposal. People practice their faiths in varying ways and so it’s always good to liaise with site managers to understand the specific needs of the users. 

What is a wudu washing station?

A wudu washing station is designed to make the practice of ablution seamless and easy. The units usually have a tall tap for washing hands and moving fresh water up to the face and arms. Meanwhile, the wudu washing stations also have a dedicated area for washing the feet. Some units have a reservoir at the bottom which will drain.

This makes them much easier and safer to use as water is less likely to get splashed on the floor which can cause a slip hazard. These units can be fitted in a number of different environments, from inside the washroom, to outside a prayer room, or even in a dedicated ablution wash space.