Noor Garden“Purity Is Half of Faith” – Hadith for Kids
Cleanliness · Ages 5–11
This hadith teaches children that being clean is a very important part of being a Muslim. Washing, making wudu before prayer, wearing clean clothes, brushing teeth and keeping our rooms and masjids tidy are all part of faith. Cleanliness is not just good manners; Allah loves it and rewards us for it.
The hadith
الطُّهُورُ شَطْرُ الإِيمَانِ
(part of a longer hadith)
Purity (cleanliness) is half of faith.
Narrated by: Abu Malik al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him)
Source: Sahih Muslim 223; Nawawi's 40 Hadith #23
Grade: Sahih
What it teaches
Islam loves cleanliness: a clean body, clean clothes, wudu, and a clean place.
A little story to help understand it
This is an illustrative example we wrote to explain the meaning. It is not part of the hadith.
Hana came home from the park with muddy hands and wanted to grab a snack straight away. Her brother Adam said, "Wait! Purity is half of faith!" Together they washed their hands with soap, singing a short nasheed to make sure they washed long enough. Before Maghrib, Adam showed Hana how he makes wudu step by step. Then they tidied their shoes by the door. Their father came home and said the house felt fresh and peaceful. Hana said, "Being clean feels good, and Allah loves it too!"
Try it today
Wash your hands well before eating and tidy your room today.
Mini quiz
Purity is what part of faith?
- A tiny part
- Half of faith
- Not part of faith
Show the answer
Answer: Half of faith (B)
Questions parents ask
Is this hadith authentic?
Yes. It is recorded in Sahih Muslim 223; Nawawi's 40 Hadith #23. Grade: Sahih. It was narrated by Abu Malik al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him). The words shown here are part of a longer hadith.
How can kids practice it?
Wash your hands well before eating and tidy your room today. Make a simple picture chart of wudu steps and practise them together before one prayer each day.
What does "half of faith" mean for a child?
It shows how important cleanliness is in Islam. Children can understand it simply: keeping our body, clothes and places clean, and making wudu for prayer, are a big part of being a good Muslim.
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-09 · Sources & Method