Some religions prescribe hand washing for both hygienic and symbolic purposes. Symbolic handwashing, which involves using water instead of soap to wash your hands, is part of the handwashing rituals emphasized in many religions, including Baha'i and Hinduism, Hinduism, and Islam. immersion (tevilah) and ritual ablution of hands (Netilat Yadayim) in Judaism, sink in Christianity and wudhu in Islam. Religions also prescribe hand washing for hygienic purposes, especially after certain actions.
Dini huagiza kuosha mikono kwa sababu ya usafi na kama ishara. Kuosha mikono kama ishara, kuosha mikono kwa kutumia maji bila sabuni, ni sehemu ya ibada ya kuosha mikono katika dini nyingi, ikiwemo Imani ya Bahá&apos;í , Uhindu, tevilah na netilat yadayim katika Uyahudi, Lavabo katika Ukristo, na Wudhu katika Uislamu.Dini pia huagiza kuosha mikono kwa usafi, hasa baada ya vitendo fulani.