This Hadīth indicates that among the obligations of ablution is to wash the hands up to the elbows. Stressing the necessity of washing the elbows thoroughly indicates that they are included in the washing of hands.

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• The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution and passed a wet hand on his forelock, over the turban, and over the two leather socks
• This is how the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution
• The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution by washing the body parts twice
• and performed ablution like that of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) in front of them