that "Cleanliness is a part of faith."

Abu Hurairah said: "I have heard the prophet (may peace be upon him) say, 'In a believer, adornment would reach the places where ablution reaches.'"

Uthman stated that Muhammad said: "He who performed ablution well, his sins would come out from his body, even coming out from under his nails."

Umar reported that Muhammad said: "No one among you does wudu? and does wudu? thoroughly - or adequately - and then testifies, 'There