How And When To Perform Tayammum

T ayammum is a form of dry ablution in Islam, performed when water is unavailable or harmful to use. It is a mercy from Allah, allowing purification through clean earth or dust when Wudu or Ghusl cannot be performed. Reminder Tayammum is only valid when there's a valid excuse like no water, illness, or danger in accessing water. Condition When Tayammum is Permitted Absence of Water No water available after searching Illness Water may worsen health or delay healing Danger or Difficulty Reaching water poses risk or hardship Make Niyyah (Intention): In your heart, intend to perform Tayammum to purify yourself for worship. Say “Bismillah”: Begin by saying “In the name of Allah.” Strike both hands lightly on clean earth or dust: Use natural soil, stone, or dust. Wipe your face once: Use both hands to wipe your entire face. Strike hands again on dust: Lightly place your hands again on the dust. Wipe your arms up to elbows: First the right arm, then the left arm. Note Tayammum breaks like Wudu and s…