Water: "The Source of all Life"

"Do you see the water that you drink?
Do you bring it down (in rain) from the clouds or do we?" (Sûrah Al-Wâqi‘ah, âyah 68)

Abdullah bin Amr bin Âs (RA) narrates that Nabî passed by Sâ’d radhiAllâhu anhu who was making wudhu. He said: "Why this extravagance, O Sâ’d?" He (Sâ’d) y asked: "Is there extravagance in wudhu also?" He (Nabî ) replied: "Yes, even if you (are making wudhu) at the bank of a flowing river." (Musnad Imâm Ahmad)

Hazrat Anas (RA) says: "Nabi made wudhu with (water equivalent to) a MUUD (i.e. less than a litre), and made ghusal with a Sâ’ (i.e. approximately 3 litres)." (Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)

• Ensure that the taps are closed and leaks repaired
• Use water sparingly. Do not allow water to flow unnecessarily.
• Place a two litre plastic bottle into the cistern.
• Use a bucket to wash the car or water the plants, instead of a hose.
• Use a water jug as opposed to the running tap for wudhu. One will save upto 75% water in this manner.
• Use a bucket, as opposed to a shower for ghusal.
• Use a tub for washing of dishes and clothes. Do not wash under a running tap.

Allâh Ta’ala mentions in the Qur’ân: (Hazrat Nûh alyhis salâm adviced his people) "And O my people ask forgiveness of your Lord - and turn to Him in repentance - He will send you the skies pouring abundant rain ..." (Sûrah Hûd - âyah 52)

The Qur’ân further states: "Say ye if your water becomes (inaccessible due to penetrating) the depths (of the ground) who then can supply you with clear flowing water."

(Sûrah Al-Mulk, âyah 30)

PUBLICATION: 95: 05

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