Forgot to utter “bismillaah” when performing wudhoo

Reference: http://mufti.af.org.sa/ar/content/البسملة-عند-الطعام

Question: What should the Muslim say if he forgets to utter [بسم الله] when performing wudhoo, and then he remembers [not having done so] just before completing the wudhoo? Should he utter [بسم الله في أوله و آخره] just as he would when eating, or how would you advise?

Response: Uttering [بسم الله] when performing wudhoo is obligatory should one remember [to do so]. If however he forgets [to do so] at the beginning of the wudhoo, then he can utter it at any stage he remembers [during the wudhoo].


Translation originally published on 15 April, 2018.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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