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... ... .