It is narrated from Sayyiduna Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib (may Allah be pleased with him) that water for ablution was brought to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), then he performed ablution in such a way that he washed both hands three times, washed his face three times, washed his arms three times each, rinsed his mouth and put water into his nose three times each, wiped his head and the outer and inner parts of his ears, and then washed both feet three times each.

It is narrated from Sayyida Rabi’ bint Mu’awwidh (may Allah be pleased with her), she says: I used to pour water for the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) from this vessel; he would pour water over his hands three times. In one narration, it is mentioned: before putting his hands into the vessel, he would wash them three times, then wash his face three times, rinse his mouth three times, and inhale water into his nose three times, wash his right arm three times, and wash his left arm three times, … … .

Humran bin Aban, may Allah have mercy on him, says: Sayyiduna Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, called for water while he was in the sitting place. He poured water over his right hand and washed it. In one narration, it is mentioned: He poured water over both his hands three times and washed them. Then he put his right hand into the vessel and washed his palms three times. Then he washed his face three times, rinsed his mouth, took water into his nose and expelled it. Then he washed his arms up to and including the elbows three times. Then he wiped his head... ... .