Jami at-Tirmidhi 58 — Wudu for Every Salat

Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 58

This hadith about wudu for every salat reports from Anas that the Prophet would perform wudu for every prayer, whether he was already in a state of purity or not. Anas was then asked what they themselves would do, and he said they would perform one wudu. Abu Eisa adds that some people of knowledge viewed wudu for every prayer as recommended, not required. This makes the narration very useful for people asking if one wudu can be used for more than one prayer. The text shows the Prophet's regular practice, while also recording that the Companions used one wudu in their practice. The point is steady purity without making the text say more than it says.