Muslim Morals & Manners

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Observing cleanliness and avoiding all types of impurities and filth is an obligation for all Muslims. No prayer is acceptable without physical purity. Purity is part of faith. There are two types of cleanliness: physical and spiritual. Physical purity means being pure from the impurities of one’s clothing. surroundings and from answering the call of nature. This type of purity requires removing impurities from the body, clothes, ground, etc.. with clean water. The impurity may be removed by washing up, performing ablution for prayer. bathing and Tayammum (dry cleansing). Spiritual purity entails purifying oneself from the filth of polytheism doubts regarding divine belief, ev thoughts, and the various non-physical ills that attack a person, such as envy. This type of purity can be acquired by being sincere to Allah performing good deeds for His sake alone, and following and imitating His Messenger’s Sunnah. It also requires purifying the soul from the harmful effects of sins, errors and mistakes by making true and sincere repentance to All