Tayammum تَيَمُّم
A substitute for wudu or the full bath, done with clean earth when water is not available or cannot be used.
- Arabic
- تَيَمُّم
- Transliteration
- Tayammum
- Meaning
- Dry ablution
- Topic
- Worship & practice
About Tayammum
The Quran allows tayammum for the traveller who cannot find water and for the sick person who would be harmed by it. It is done by striking the hands on clean earth and wiping the face and hands. Scholars differ on details such as how far the hands are wiped and what surfaces are acceptable.
See also
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.