Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) once said to those present with him, "Shall I not show you how the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) performed ablution?" The people said, "Why not!" So he called for water, rinsed his mouth three times, put water into his nose three times, washed his face three times, washed both arms up to and including the elbows three times each, wiped his head and ears, and washed his feet three times. Then he said that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to perform ablution in this manner.