The Mysteries of Purification for teens

Outward purity, or being clean for prayer does matter.
It matters very much. But just like the example of the house, the condition of what is on our “inside” is what matters the most. So as we learn the rules and reasons behind outward or ritual purity in Islam, please keep in mind that this type purity is just one type of purity. The beauty of inward purity is more valuable in Islam than that of outward purity.