Wudu, also known as ablution, is the Islamic ritual of washing specific parts of the body before certain acts of worship, such as prayer (Salah) and touching or holding the Quran. It is an essential part of Islamic hygiene and is intended to spiritually and physically purify a person.

Wudu is not only a physical cleansing process but is also considered a symbolic act of spiritual purification. Performing Wudu is a prerequisite for certain acts of worship, and it helps Muslims maintain a state of ritual purity throughout the day. If a person breaks their Wudu (for example, by using the restroom or passing wind), they need to renew it before performing acts that require ritual purity.

Ghusl (Arabic: غسل) is an Islamic ritual purification that involves washing the entire body. It is usually performed after certain events or conditions, such as sexual intercourse, menstruation, postpartum bleeding, and ejaculation. Ghusl is also recommended before certain religious activities, like the Friday prayer or entering the state of ihram for Hajj or Umrah.