Seventh method: Dear Islamic brothers! If we want to spend as much time as we can in doing good actions, then make a habit of staying in the state of Wudu for as long as possible. To remain in a state of Wudu is the practise of the Awliya. Needlessly not being in a state of Wudu is a missed opportunity of gaining free good deeds. Here are 3 sayings of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم about the excellence of staying in a state of Wudu:

1.   He said: O Abu Hurayrah! When you perform Wudu, say ‘بِسْمِ اللّٰہِ وَالْحَمْدُلِلّٰہِ’! Your Angels (i.e. Kiraman Katibeen) will continuously write good deeds for you as long as you remain in Wudu. (Mu’jam Sagheer, p. 168, Hadith 196)

2.   He said: The one who sleeps whilst being in the state of Wudu is like the one who is worshipping while fasting. (Kanz-ul-Ummal, juzz 9, p. 123, Hadith 25994)

3.   He said: Whoever is in a state of Wudu when the Angel of Death عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام takes his soul, martyrdom is written for him. (Shu’ab-ul-Iman, vol. 3, p. 29, Hadith 2783)

A’la Hadrat, Imam-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه states: Some Aarifeen (i.e. Awliya of a high rank) have said that anyone who stays in a state of Wudu at all times will be awarded with 7 virtues by Allah Almighty:

1.   Angels will desire to be in his company

2.   Good deeds will be written for him constantly

3.   His limbs will glorify Allah

4.   He will never miss his Takbeer Oola (first Takbeer of congregational prayer)

5.   When he sleeps, Allah Almighty will send Angels to protect him from the evil of Jinn and humans