Fard is obligatory and its omission makes wudu invalid. A sunnah is part of the normative prophetic manner, while a recommended act does not invalidate wudu when omitted.
The source uses a collective heading, but its elaboration distinguishes specific statuses. Order is described as an emphasized sunnah in the Hanafi school, whereas starting on the right is treated as a merit or recommended practice in some formulations.
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Recommended Acts of Wudu and Juristic Differences
Fard is obligatory and its omission makes wudu invalid. A sunnah is part of the normative prophetic manner, while a recommended act does not invalidate wudu when omitted.
The source uses a collective heading, but its elaboration distinguishes specific statuses. Order is described as an emphasized sunnah in the Hanafi school, whereas starting on the right is treated as a merit or recommended practice in some formulations.