The Science of Ablution (Fiqh of Wudu) Prepared through the book Fiqh us-sunnah by Sayyid Sabiq.
The Power of Faith - UCL Engineering · s Targeted behaviour Ablution Ablution or wudu consists of...
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The Power of FaithBen Hudson
May 2015
Agenda
Agenda
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5mins
Context
LSx
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10mins
Motivations & Barriers
LSx
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20mins
Energy, w/ Groundwork Water, w/ Thames Water
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20mins
Water, w/ Thames Water Energy, w/ Groundwork
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5mins
Feedback
LSx
About LSx
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motivation, knowledge and connections they need to put sustainability into practice
Our vision:
Of London as the most sustainable world city
Our partners:
The Challenge
Behaviour change: then
Awareness ActionRaising awareness, generating interest and desire to take…
Finite pool of worry
Thinking Fast and Thinking
slow
Consumer Engagement
Leaving taps running
for teeth/ hand washing
Washing rice, meat and
vegetables
Leaving taps running
for spiritual cleansing
Upgrade the home with
water saving
technology
Choosing a water
efficient tap, dish
washer or shower
Having a shower rather
than a bath
Decision MakingMake choices to increase the water
efficiency of the home
HabitsAdopt more water efficient behaviours
in the home in a way that reduces
energy consumption
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Christian48%
No religion21%
Muslim12%
Religion not stated8%
Hindu5%
Jewish2%
Sikh2%
Buddhist1%
Other religion
1%
Faith & Water
Behaviour change goal Message Messenger Target
Audience
1. Reduction in potable water
used in gardening
2. Water use reduction pledge
during lent
1. Sermon and drought busting
gardening workshop
2. Sermon and family activities
pack
Vicar / Water
charity
1. Homeowner
congregation
2. Families
1. Reduction in water used
washing dishes
2. Children turn taps off
immediately after use
1. Cooking workshops
2. Plumbing workshops in schools
1. Water charity
/ Thames
Water
2. Water charity
/ Teachers
1. Homemaker
2. Children
1. Reduction in water used for
ablution
2. Reduction in water used
whilst cooking
1. Sermon, reminding people of the
spiritual significance of water
2. Cooking workshop
1. Imam
2. Guest chef
1. Congregation
2. Homemaker
1. Children turn taps off
immediately after use
2. Less water used during
ablution
1. Workshops in mosque Madras
2. Sermon, reminding people of the
spiritual significance
1. Mosque
teachers
2. Imam
1. Children
2. Congregation
1. Reduction in potable water
used in gardening
2. Reduction in water used
during festivals
1. Sermon and arid gardening
workshop
2. Sermons and activity packs
Rabbi / water
charity
1. Homeowner
2. Family
1. Reduction in water used
during showering
2. Reduction in water used
during washing up
1. Viral social media campaign
2. Cooking workshop
1. Hindu charity
2. Guest chef
1. Young males
2. Homemaker
1. Reduction in water used
showering
2. Reduction in water used
during cooking
1. Sermon and giveaway of show
guns
2. Cooking workshop
1. Temple
leader
2. Guest chef
1. Young people
2. Homemaker
Anglican
Pentecostal
Bengali
Nigerian
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Targeted behaviour Ablution
Ablution or wudu consists of washing hands, mouth, nose,
face, forearms (up to the elbow), head, ears and the feet,
and can be repeated several times before the five daily
prayers.
Leaving the taps running while performing wudu
Depending on facet and aperture, wudu can use up to 15
litres of water.
Desired Behaviour
Explicit expression of what
change will occur
The target group will use minimal water (as little as 1 litre)
to perform wudu in preparation for their daily prayers.
Wudu cups can be used to ‘measure’ the necessary
amount of water.
Turn taps off when performing wudu.
Religious / Ritual water
use
Wudu is performed by any practicing Muslim in
preparation for prayer five times daily, at home, work or at
a Mosque.
Ablution, and therefore water use increases during
periods of religious observance such as Ramadan.
Mosques contain ablution facilities for men and women
comprising of rows taps and seats.
“Ablutions are a big one because you can’t really gauge how much water you use, some people use so
much water”
Motivation
Values, interests
and aspirations
and drivers
নবী মুহাম্মদ জল মাত্র16 মুঠ া সঠেwudu সঞ্চাললতনবীমুহাম্মদ জল মাত্র 16
মুঠ া সঠে wudu
সঞ্চাললতMore
Nabī
muhām'mada
jala mātra 16
muṭhō saṅgē
wudu
sañcālita
Of Wudu, the Prophet Muhammad said one must
conserve water “even if you are by the side of a
flowing river.”
The Prophet Muhammad performed wudu with
just 16 handfuls of water.
Financial reasons would be a motivation for the
mosques to change their infrastructure and/or the
habits of their congregation
The mosques reason for water or money saving
would trickle to the congregation“The Prophet actually teaches that even if you are doing
ablution on a running stream you shouldn’t use more than what is necessary. I think a lot of people either don’t
know or they think it is something small”
Messenger The Imams serve as community leaders, and provide
religious guidance. As such they are highly respected and
influential within the Islamic tradition.
A message from the imam would be taken very seriously
especially by the older generations
Women and Men should be recruited as champions in
order to support worshippers as they perform their Wudu.
Posters using religious quotes, terminology and imagery
should be placed in the ablution facilities and are considered
influential and important reminders.
Working with influential religious networks and Islamic
societies of universities such as LSE, UCL, KCL is key to
gaining collaboration and contacts
Organisations such as MADE can champion the campaign
as they are perceived to be more trustworthy than
government organisations.
[Regarding older generations]: “They are the ones that
are likely to listen to the imam and listen to what he’s
got to say about it. And listen to the hadiths and listen
to what Islam says about conserving water”
Message
নবী মুহাম্মদ জল মাত্র 16
মুঠ া সঠে wudu
সঞ্চাললতনবী মুহাম্মদ জল মাত্র16 মুঠ া সঠে wudu
সঞ্চাললতMore
Nabī muhām'mada
jala mātra 16
muṭhō saṅgē wudu
sañcālita
A reminder of the spiritual significance of water from the
Mosque for ablution.
Save water in the Mosque and at home
Education on why water saving is important locally
Displayed in both Bengali and English for the older and
younger generations
‘Saving water saves money’ – message can be used to
involve mosque authorities as a mosque is essentially a
charity with limited resources
“If the Mosque would design something I
would more inclined to do it”
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Engage practitioners in informative talks, workshops and
practical demonstrations of Wudu.
Posters (in English and Bengali) can be placed in the ablution
facilities to serve as a reminder and help reinforce behaviour.
Grab attention through videos showing how different cultures
practice wudu with smaller amounts of water
Promote infographics on Facebook, create Twitter page and also
develop a website to engage younger audiences
Enable
Give out Wudu cups that measure the amount of water to use
when performing Wudu for both personal and mosque use.
Give recommendations (talks, leaflets, posters) on how to perform
Wudu conservatively and efficiently
Fit regulator taps in ablution facilities of the Mosque
Link water conservation with saving costs (to engage the
custodians of the mosque as it’s essentially a charity with limited
resources)
Encourage
Encourage congregation through inspirational speakers and
involvement of Muslim organisations.
Messages in Bengali will help to reinforce the message given by
the Imam especially for older generations
Videos involving prominent Muslim figures
Infographics and branding the campaign with catchy phrases
Exemplify Lead by example, elders, staff and champions can set benchmark
for ablution in the ablution room (it is important to have male and
female champions on board).