One proper washing of the face, arm or foot suffices for the obligatory act. The two additional washings belong to completing the sunnah manner.
Some juristic explanations criticize omitting the established sunnah without excuse more strictly, while another opinion does not regard a single correct washing as sinful because the commanded fard has been met. Both agree that one proper washing fulfills the fard.
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Sunnahs of Wudu and Their Juristic Rulings
One proper washing of the face, arm or foot suffices for the obligatory act. The two additional washings belong to completing the sunnah manner.
Some juristic explanations criticize omitting the established sunnah without excuse more strictly, while another opinion does not regard a single correct washing as sinful because the commanded fard has been met. Both agree that one proper washing fulfills the fard.