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Does Anger Break Wudu?

Published in Islamic Rituals 1 min read

No, anger does not break wudu.

Wudu is a specific ritual of purification in Islam performed before prayer and other acts of worship. Certain actions and conditions invalidate wudu, requiring it to be performed again. These generally include:

  • Passing of urine or stool
  • Passing of wind
  • Deep sleep that makes one unaware
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Consumption of camel meat (according to some scholars)
  • Touching one's private parts directly (according to some scholars)

Emotions, including anger, sadness, lust, or other feelings, do not invalidate wudu. Wudu is broken by physical acts or states, not by emotions. Therefore, feeling angry does not require you to renew your wudu. The focus should be on controlling anger according to Islamic teachings, but not on redoing ablution.

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