Have you ever thought of using soil or sand to clean your face? Yup, I doubt so either! However, there is actually a procedure in the Islamic circle that uses clean fine sand for dry ablution. This unique ritual is called the tayammum.

This procedure truly embraces the saying "Desperate time calls for desperate measures". The routine is an alternative for ghusl and wudu.

With niyyah (intention), the palms of the hands are tapped on the surface where there is clean fine sand or dust. Then, the face is wiped with it. The second tapping is repeated, to clean the two hands.

Tayammum is permitted (as a mean of purification for both minor and major impurities) under the following conditions:
1. Absence or inadequate water
2. Water available sufficient for sustenance
3. If the use of water aggravates one’s illnesses
4. If there is danger in reaching the source of water.

(Did I say this post won’t be wordy, I think I lied.)

I decided not to tell you about Islamic etiquettes and practices, in a terrible attempt to stop myself from rambling on. I’m sorry! L

Now, for the pictures I took at the Sultan Mosque! I missed the visiting hours but managed to take some photos of the mosque.

If you are interested to go to this temple, it is called the Sultan Mosque. This magnificent masjid is located on 3 Muscat Street. For more information, that click here!

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