شنبه: 1403/02/8

Fasting
Fasting   One of the other Wajib acts and yearly programs of Islam, for the self-building of the Muslim is fasting. In this act of worship, a person leaves various actions, which will be explained shortly, from the Adhan of Fajr until Maghrib, only in obedience to the command of Allah (SWT).   Niyyat for Fasting   Fasting is one of the acts of worship, and must...
Mustahab Salat
Mustahab Salat   There are many Mustahab Salat, however since it is not possible to include all of them in this writing, we have included those that have the most importance:   Salatul ‘Eid   In the two ‘Eids, ‘Eid of Fitr and ‘Eid of Qurban, reciting the special Salat of ‘Eid is Mustahab.   The Time of Salatul - ‘Eid   The time for...
Salatul Qaza
Salatul Qaza   Salatul Qaza, refers to that Salat which is prayed after its time has elapsed.   A person must recite the Wajib Salat in its specified time, and in the event that without a valid excuse, the Salat is made Qaza, one has committed a sin, and must repent to Allah and perform the Qaza of that Salat. In two instances, performing the Qaza of the Salat is Wajib...
Salatul Ayat
Salatul Ayat   One of the Wajib Salat is Salatul Ayat, which becomes Wajib with the occurrence of natural events such as: Earthquakes, Lunar Eclipses, Solar Eclipses, Lightning and Thunder, and Yellow and Red Cyclones, in the instances that most people would become frightened by the natural event.   How to recite Salatul Ayat   Salatul Ayat consists of two Rak’at...
Salatul Jumu’ah
Salatul Jumu’ah   One of the weekly gatherings for the Muslims is on Jumu’ah (Friday), and on this day, along with Salatul Zuhr, the Muslims can recite Salatul Jumu’ah but according to Ihtiyat Wajib, Salatul Jumu’ah does not suffice in place of Salatul Zuhr. As for the benefits of this Salat, it suffices to mention that a Surah of the Qur'an has been mentioned in regards to this Salat...
Salatul Jama’at
Salatul Jama’at   One of the issues that Islam has given a lot of importance to is the unity of the Islamic nation, and in order to protect and maintain the continuation of this unity, a special program has been laid out; and one of the specialties of this program is Salatul Jama’at. In Salatul Jama’at, a person who holds certain qualifications, stands in front of the congregation,...
Ta'qibat (Supplication after prayers)
Ta'qibat (Supplication after prayers) It is Mustahab that after offering the prayers, one should engage oneself in reciting Zikr, Duas (supplication), and reading from the holy Qur'an. It is better that before he leaves his place, and before his Wudhu, or Ghusl or Tayammum becomes void, he should recite Ta’qib facing Qibla. It is not necessary that Ta’qib be recited in Arabic, but it is...
Qunoot
Qunoot It is Mustahab that Qunoot be recited in all obligatory and Mustahab prayers before the Ruku’ of the second Rak’at, and it is also Mustahab that Qunoot be recited in the Witr (Namaz – e – Shab) prayers before Ruku’, although that prayer is of one Rak’at only. In Friday Prayers there is two Qunoot, in first Rak’at before Ruku’, and in second Rak’at, after Ruku’. In Namaz – e – Ayaat,...
Tartib and Muwalat
Tartib (Sequential)   The Salat must be recited in the following sequence: Takbiratul Ihram, Qira’at, Ruku’, Sujud, and in the second Rak’at after Sujud, Tashahhud must be recited, and in the final Rak’at, after the Tashahhud, the Salam must be recited.   Muwalat (Succession) Muwalat means that each action must be performed one after the other without a gap between the...
Tashahhud and Salam
Tashahhud In the second Rak’at of all obligatory prayers, and in the third Rak’at of Maghrib prayers and in the fourth Rak’at of Zuhr, ‘Asr and ‘Isha prayers, one should sit after the second prostration with a tranquil body, and recite Tashahhud thus: “Ash Hadu An la ilaha illal lahu Wahdahu la Sharika Lah, wa Ash Hadu Anna Mohammadan 'Abduhu wa Rasuluh, Alla Humma Salli 'Ala Mohammadin wa...
Qira’at
Qira’at   In the first and second Rak’at of the daily Salat, one must first recite Surah al – Fatiha, and then one other complete Surah from the Qur’an, for example Surah al – Tawhid.   Surah al – Fatiha Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the Name of Allah The most Compassionate and The most Merciful). Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin (All Praise be to Allah, the...
The Actions in Salat
The Actions in Salat The Salat starts by saying: “Allahu Akbar” (اللهَ أَكْبَرُ) and ends by reciting the Salam. The actions performed in Salat are either Wajib or Mustahab. The Wajibat of Salat (obligatory acts) are 11, of which some are Rukn, and others are Ghair-Rukn. Wajibat of Salat The Wajibat of Salat are 11, of which some are a Rukn, and others are Ghair – Rukn....
The Place of Salat
The Place of Salat   The place where a person prays his Salat must have the following conditions: Mubah (not Ghasbi). It must be stationary – for example, it should not be a moving vehicle. The place must not be too narrow, as well, the ceiling must not be so low so that the person is unable to perform the Qiyam, Ruku’, and Sujud in the proper way. The place where one puts...
The Covering of the Body in Salat
The Covering of the Body in Salat   During Salat, boys and men must cover their private parts, and it is better that the area between the navel to the knees is covered. Girls and women must cover their entire body, but it is not necessary to cover the hands and the feet up to the ankle, and the face in that amount that must be washed in Wudhu. However, to have certainty that the...
The Qibla
The Qibla   The Ka’bah which is situated in the city of Makkah, inside the Masjid ul-Haram is the Qibla, and a person who intends to pray must face towards this direction. If someone who is out of the city of Makkah and is far away, stands in such a way that it can be said he is praying facing the Qibla, then this is sufficient.
Times for the Daily Salat
The Divisions of Salat In order to be better acquainted with the rules related to Salat, first we must point out that the Salat is of two types, Wajib or Mustahab. The Wajib Salat is divided into two categories; some of them are a daily responsibility, meaning that every day, and at certain specific times of the day, they must be performed. The other group are those prayers that become...
Salat
Salat   Salat is the most important act of worship in Islam, and if accepted by Allah (SWT), then all other acts of worship too will be accepted too, but if the Salat is not accepted, then all other actions will also not be accepted. In the same way that if a person was to bathe five times a day, then no dirt or filth would remain on his body - Salat too, if performed five times...
Ghusl Mayyit
Ghusl Mayyit   Anytime a Muslim passes away, his body must be given a Ghusl and Kafan and Salat must be prayed over the body, and then he must be buried.   Ghusl Mass – e – Mayyit   If somebody touches any part of the body of a dead person or any part of their body comes into contact with the Mayyit, whose body has gone cold and has not been given a Ghusl, he...
Wajib Ghusls
Wajib Ghusls   There are seven Wajib Ghusls: • Janabat • Mayyit • Mass – e – Mayyit (Touching of the dead body) • Haidh • Istihadha • Nifas • The Ghusl made Wajib by a Nadhr (promise).
Conditions necessary for the Ghusl to be correct
Conditions necessary for the Ghusl to be correct   All the conditions that were necessary for Wudhu to be correct are also necessary for Ghusl, except for Muwalat (not leaving a gap between the actions) - and also, it is not necessary that the body be washed from top to bottom. If many Ghusls become Wajib on a person, it is allowed to perform all of them in one Ghusl, but one has...

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