Purification (taharah) is the gateway to worship in Islam. Without it, our prayer and other acts of worship cannot be performed. Yet many Muslims feel uncertain about the rulings of wudu, ghusl, and purity-related issues. This course clears away that confusion and equips you with the knowledge to worship Allah with confidence and peace of mind.

Through this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn the essential rulings of purification according to the Hanafi school, grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah. 

From the step-by-step methods of wudu and ghusl, to understanding tayammum, the types of water, wiping over socks and what Islam deems pure and impure — every key aspect of taharah is covered in a clear, practical way, helping you navigate real-life scenarios with confidence and ease.


Whether you’re beginning your Islamic studies journey, revisiting the basics, or seeking to remove doubts, this course makes taharah simple and equips you with the essential knowledge every Muslim needs to worship with clarity and confidence.

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Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome to Fiqh of Taharah!

    2. Introduction & Method of Wudu

    3. FIQ110-Glossary-of-Terms

    4. Recommended Method of Wudu

    5. FIQ110-Required-Reading-from-Ghazali

    6. Lesson 1 Quiz

    1. Wudu: Actions, Types, and Nullifiers

    2. Lesson 2 Quiz

    1. Ghusl (Part 1)

    2. Ghusl (Part 2)

    3. Lesson 3 Quiz

    1. Different Types of Water & Their Rulings

    2. Lesson 4 Quiz

    1. Tayammum

    2. Lesson 5 Quiz

    1. Wiping Over Footgear & Bandages

    2. Required Reading: Wiping Over Regular Socks by Mufti Taqi

    3. Recommended Reading: Wiping Over Leather Socks, Regular Socks & Sealskinz

    4. Lesson 6 Quiz

About this course

  • 6.5 hours of video content
  • Islamic Essentials Certificate Program
  • Handouts & Notes
  • Rayyan Courses Subscription

What will you learn in this course?

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Learn the necessary rulings of purification (taharah)

  • Perform wudu and ghusl according to the Sunnah

  • Deal with real-life and contemporary issues of purity with confidence

  • Know the different types of water and their rulings in Islam

  • Recognize what is pure and impure in Shari‘ah

  • Remove doubts and feel at ease in all matters of taharah

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Instructor

Ustad Muhammad Hamood

Course Instructor

Muhammad Hamood formally studied the Islamic sciences in Pakistan where he completed the Darse Nizami curriculum graduating at the top of his class with a degree and formal authorization (ijazahs) in the six major books of Hadith from his teachers. Among the subjects he studied include the Arabic language, Hanafi fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Tafsir, Hadith, Usul al-Hadith, Mantiq, Aqidah and Usul al-Ifta. Currently, he teaches subjects in the Alim program at Al Khalil Academy in Toronto. His online courses on Tafsir, Hadith, Ulum al-Qur'an and Fiqh can be found at Rayyan Courses. He presently resides in the Greater Toronto Area with his wife and children.

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