Wudū [Ablution] before eating does away with destitution (dependence)

It has been reported on the authority of Sayyidunā ‘Abdullah ibn AbbâsrađiyAllāhu ánhu that the Master of Madīnah, the Noble ProphetşallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam has stated,

Performing Wudū [Ablution] [of eating] before and after eating does away with destitution [dependence], and this is a Sunnah of the Prophets álayhis salâm.[1]

Wudū before eating augments good in the home

Sayyidunā Anas rađiyAllāhu ánhu narrates that the Merciful and the Impeccable Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam stated,

Whosoever prefers that Allâh Almighty augment goodness [khayr] in his house should perform Wudū when food is served and when it is taken away.[2]

The reward for doing Wudū before eating

The Mother of the Believers, Sayyidāh ‘Ayesha Siddîqah rađiyAllāhu ánha has narrated that the Beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallamhas stated,

To make Wudū before eating is one good deed and to make Wudūafter eating is two good deeds.[3]

Dear Islamic Brothers! One should not be lazy in washing hands before and after eating. By Allâh Almighty! The importance of a ‘single good deed’ will only be apparent on the Day of Judgment, especially to the one who will be in dire need of a single good deed, and none of his relatives would be prepared to grant (transfer) that single good deed to him.

Protection from Satan, the accursed

The Renowned, the Acclaimed, and Beloved Prophet şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam has stated,

Performing Wudū before and after eating (meaning washing the hands and mouth) augments one’s sustenance [rizq] and keeps Satan away.[4]

Remedies that prevent illness

Dear Islamic Brothers! The Wudū prescribed for eating is not the same as the Wudū for Salāh. Unlike the Wudū for Salāh, the Wudū [Ablution] for eating you wash both hands up to the wrists and wash and rinse your mouth. Muftī Aĥmad Yâr Khân Na’eemī states that,

In the Torah, people were ordained to wash their hands and mouth twice; once before eating and once after. However, the Jews erased the former and only preserved the latter. The wisdom in washing the hands and mouth before eating is that these parts of the body [used while eating] are prone to dirt and filth as the daily activities and chores are carried out. Similarly, after the food is consumed, the hands and mouth are stained with food. Therefore, hands and mouth should be washed on both occasions. Gargling, rinsing and washing the mouth protect one from the likes of pyorrhoea. Furthermore, a habitual user ofMiswāk in Wudū remains safe from various teeth and stomach ailments. Moreover, one should make it a habit of urinating immediately after eating as this prevents the occurrence of various diseases related to liver and kidney. This has been observed to be highly effective.[5]

[1] Imâm at-Tabarânī, Mu’jam al-Awsat, vol. 5, pp. 231, Ĥadīth 7166

[2] Imâm Ibn Majah, as-Sunan, vol. 4, pp. 9, Ĥadīth 3260

[3] Imâm as-Suyūtī, al-Jami as-Saghīr, pp. 574, Ĥadīth 9682

[4] Imâm al-Hindī, Kanz al-Ummâl, vol. 15, pp. 106, Ĥadīth 40755

[5] Muftī Aĥmad Yâr Khân Na’eemī, Mir’at al-Manajīh, vol. 6, pp. 32 

The one who dies in a state of Wudhu is a martyr

The beloved Messenger of Allah şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam said to Sayyidunā Anas rađiyAllāhu ánhu, 'Son! If you can spend all your time in a state of Wudhu then do so, because when the Angel of death captures the soul of a person in a state of Wudhu, he is written down as a martyr'.[1] 

Imam Ahmad Rida al-Qadri rađiyAllāhu ánhu states [from this hadîth we learn] that to remain in a state of Wudhu at all times is desirable.[2] 

[1] Imam al-Muttaqi Hindi’s, Kanz Ul-Ummal, Vol9, Hadīth 26060, Dar Ul-Kutubul Ilmiyyah Beirut
[2] Imam Ahmad Rida al-Qadri’s, al-Atāya Nabawiyyah Fil Fatāwah Ridhwiyyah, Vol1, Pg702, Rida Foundation Lahore 

7 benefits of staying in a state of Wudhu at all times

The great Imam of Ahle Sunnah, Imam Ahmad Rida al-Qadri rađiyAllāhu ánhu says,

'Some A'rifīn (Gnostics) rađiyAllāhu ánhum have said that anyone who stays in a state of Wudhu at all times will be awarded 7 benefits by Allah Almighty:- 
(1) Angels will desire to be in his company
(2) The pen will constantly write virtuous deeds for him
(3) His limbs will praise Allah Almighty
(4) He will never miss his Takbīr Aula (first Takbīr of Salāh)
(5) When he sleeps Allah Almighty will send Angels to protect him from the evil of jinn and humans.
(6) He will die an easy death
(7) He will remain in the protection of Allah Almighty for as long as he is in this state.[1]

[1] Imam Ahmad Rida al-Qadri’s, al-Atāya Nabawiyyah Fil Fatāwah Ridhwiyyah, Vol1, Pg702-703, Rida Foundation Lahore 

Question

Asslaamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barkatuhu wa magfiratuhu

Does changing dress after doing wuzu(ablution) is allowed? If allowed as to what conditions ....

Answer

Changing dress after ablution is permissible as the principle according to our scholars is,

"The essence of things is permissibility"

This means that everything is permissible unless prohibited. There is nothing that prohibits one from changing dress after performing ablution therefore it is permissible. It is not mentioned amongst the nawaaqid (nullifiers) of ablution and therefore the ablution will not be affected. However, one should remember that it is not permissible to uncover the satr (that which must be covered) in front of other than one's marital partner. This is a forbidden act and if committed after ablution, the ablution becomes makrooh (disliked) and better to repeat it.

And verily Allah knows best.

Zahid Hussain Al-Qadri
(Beggar at the doorstep of Scholars)