The Concept of Taharah: Purity is Half of Faithbr br In Islam, taharah (purity) is a fundamental concept that encompasses both physical and spiritual cleanliness. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:br br "Purity is half of faith." (Narrated by Muslim)br br Taharah is not just about physical cleanliness, but also about spiritual purity. It involves:br br 1. *Physical cleanliness*: Washing and purifying the body, clothes, and surroundings.br 2. *Spiritual purity*: Purifying the heart and soul from sins, doubts, and impurities.br br The importance of taharah can be seen in various aspects of Islamic worship, such as:br br 1. *Wudu (ablution)*: A ritual purification process before prayer.br 2. *Ghusl (bath)*: A ritual bath to purify the body after certain impurities.br 3. *Tayammum (dry ablution)*: A ritual purification process using dust or sand when water is not available.