2/13. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 345 — Water Amount for Wudu and Ghusl
How Much Water Is Sufficient For A Person To Use For Wudu' And Ghusl
Hadith About Water Amount for Wudu and Ghusl
Sunan an-Nasai : 345
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 345
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَبْرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ، يَقُولُ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَوَضَّأُ بِمَكُّوكٍ وَيَغْتَسِلُ بِخَمْسَةِ مَكَاكِيَّ .
'Abdullah bin Jabr Narrated from:
I heard Anas bin Malik say: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to perform Wudu' with a Makkuk (cup) and Ghusl with five Makkuks (cups).'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 345In-book reference : Book 2, Hadith 21English translation : Vol. 1, Book 2, Hadith 346
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 345
This Hadith about water amount for Wudu and Ghusl is narrated from Anas bin Malik. He said that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used to perform Wudu with a Makkuk, meaning a cup, and Ghusl with five Makkuks. The main point is the measured and simple use of water in purification. The narration does not give a long lesson, but the numbers are clear and useful for people searching how much water for Wudu, how much water for Ghusl, or Prophet’s Wudu water amount. It shows that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used water in a controlled way for both Wudu and Ghusl. The Hadith helps readers value simplicity in worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used a measured amount of water for Wudu.
- The narration mentions five Makkuks for Ghusl.
- Purification can be done with simple and limited water use.
- The Hadith gives a clear example from the Prophet’s practice.
