The Faraadh of Wudhu in Islam

The Faraa’idh of Wudhu in Shafi Mazhab

There are six Faraadh in Wudhu (Shafi Mazhab): 

1. Niyyah (intention). 
2. Washing your entire face once. 
3. Washing both your arms up to and including the elbows once. 
4. Making masah, i.e. wiping a portion of your head once. 
5. Washing both your feet up to and including the ankles once. 
6. Washing every limb in sequence as mentioned above. 

The Faraa’idh of Wudhu in Hanafi Mazhab

There are Four Faraadh in Wudhu (Hanafi Mazhab)

1. Washing your entire face once. 
2. Washing both your arms up to and including the elbows once. 
3. Making masah, i.e. wiping a portion of your head once. 
4. Washing both your feet up to and including the ankles once.