I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) perform ablution. When he reached the stage of wiping his head, he placed his palms on the front of the head. Then he moved them until he reached the nape. He then returned them to the place from where he had started.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 122 In-book : Book 1, Hadith 122 English translation : Book 1, Hadith 122
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