Is Wudu Valid if I Wash a Body Part Less Than Three Times?

Question 

Is wudu valid if I wash a body part less than three times? What are the disliked actions of wudu?

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate

Washing each limb three times is an emphasized Sunna. The obligation is to wash the entire limb one time. [Tahtawi/Shurunbulali, Hashiyat Maraqi al-Falah]

The Disliked Actions of Wudu

The following actions are disliked for the performer of wudu:

1) Wasting of water

2) Being stingy with water

3) Striking the face with water

4) Speaking worldly speech 

5) Taking assistance from others without excuse

Note that this list is not comprehensive.

[Ibid.]

Hope this helps

Allah knows best

[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani