When and How Do I Use Tayammum?
Question
What should I do if I genuinely cannot use water for Wudu or Ghusl?
Short answer
Tayammum is a legislated purification using clean earth when its valid conditions apply; it is not a convenience shortcut.
Instructional Media
How to Perform Tayammum
Step-by-step visual demonstration of dry purification when its conditions apply.
Understand the issue
- Allah legislated Tayammum when water cannot properly be used under qualifying circumstances.
- Authentic Sunnah teaches Tayammum using clean earth for the face and hands.
Islamic guidance
- Use Tayammum only when its religious conditions are actually met.
- The canonical video demonstrates the basic method, while the written article explains when the method applies.
What to do now
- Watch the Tayammum demonstration.
- If lack of water, illness, wounds, or harmful water use is the issue, describe that exact situation when asking for further guidance.
What may depend on your situation
- Illness, availability of water, harmful water use, travel, and timing can affect the ruling.
Do not assume
- Do not use Tayammum merely because Wudu feels inconvenient.
- Do not abandon Salah when Allah has legislated a valid alternative purification.