The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: The prayer of a person who does not perform ablution is not valid, and the ablution of a person who does not mention the name of Allah (in the beginning) is not valid.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 101 In-book : Book 1, Hadith 101 English translation : Book 1, Hadith 101
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