Mandatory Steps in Dry Ablution (Tayammum)

There are three obligatory steps in dry ablution or Tayammum, which are:

·         First of all make intention (niyyah).

·         Striking both hands on sod, or lump of dry clay and wiping the face with them.

·         Striking both hands on sod or lump of dry clay and wiping both arms up to the elbows with the same hands.