Is one strike (tap) sufficient for Tayammum?

Chapter on Tayammum

Al-Mughni

Book of Purification

Book 2 · Issue 1 · Bab 10

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Tayammum is valid with a single strike of the hand upon the purifying dust. Similarly, two strikes are also sufficient. If a person performs Tayammum with more than two strikes, it is still valid. This is permissible because the essential purpose is the conveyance of dust to the obligatory areas of purification, and fulfillment occurs regardless of the manner in which this purpose is achieved, similar to ablution (Wudu).