What is dry ablution?

Dry ablution “Tayamum” is performing ablution using dust when water is not available. In this case, pure dust is passed lightly over one’s face and hands. It is a legitimate concession granted for Muslims. 

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  • Dry ablution

    Dry ablution

    The Arabic word tayammum, which is translated as ‘dry ablution’, means wiping one’s face and arms with dust in a particular way as an act of worship when using water is not possible.
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  • Conditions allowing dry ablution

    Conditions allowing dry ablution

    There are certain conditions in which dry ablution is allowed and valid for Muslims.  To perform dry ablution successfully one must form the intention first and make sure the rest of the conditions are available.
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