It is narrated from Sayyiduna Miqdam (may Allah be pleased with him) that once water for ablution was brought to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He performed ablution with it, washed both hands three times, washed his face three times, washed both arms three times each, then rinsed his mouth three times and put water into his nose three times, then wiped his head and the outer and inner parts of his ears, and washed both feet three times each.