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02 -12 -2008, 02:26 PM

Who must perform pilgrimage?

Performing Hajj once in a lifetime is obligatory upon the Muslim who is free, accountable, and can afford to reach Makkah and return to his home-place

This includes that one has in excess of one’s debts, appropriate lodging and clothing, and what one is obligated to spend on those whom one must support from the time of one’s departure until one’s return

Integrals of Pilgrimage

The integrals (arkan) of Hajj are

A. To have the intention to be in the state of pilgrimage (ihram), i.e., to say in one’s heart: I now enter into the actions of Hajj
B. To be at Arafah sometime between the start of Dhuhr on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah and the dawn (fajr) of the following eid day
C. To circumambulate the Kaabah: tawaf
D. To walk between the mounts of as-Safa and al-Marwah, seven times from one border line to the other
E. Cutting the hair by shaving or trimming: halq or taqsir
F. Observing the order in most integrals

These integrals have requisites (fard) and conditions (shart) that must be observed

Among the conditions of tawaf is to circumambulate the Kaabah seven times starting at the Black Stone and back to it, while keeping one’s left shoulder towards the Kaabah without facing or turning one’s back to it; to cover the unlawful nakedness (awrah) and to be pure

What is Unlawful During Pilgrimage? It is unlawful for the one who has intended to enter into the actions of pilgrimage -Hajj
A. To wear perfumes
B. To anoint the head or beard with oil, melted grease, or melted honey wax
C. To remove or cut fingernails, toenails, and hair
D. To perform sexual intercourse or its inviting actions
E. To conduct marriage
F. To hunt any Islamically edible, wild animal
G. In the case of a man: to cover the head or wear clothes that are sewn, felted, or the like, to surround the body
H. In the case of a woman: to cover the face and to wear gloves

The one who does any of these unlawful matters has sinned. An expiation (fidyah) is obligatory for committing these matters [with the exception of conducting marriage and looking lustfully]. Moreover, in the case of sexual-intercourse, one’s Hajj is invalidated, but one is obliged to complete this invalidated Hajj and re-perform it immediately, i.e., the one who invalidated one’s Hajj by performing sexual intercourse continues with Hajj, does not interrupt it, then makes it up in the coming year: if one is able

Requisites of Pilgrimage

It is a requisite (wajib) for the one who has intended to enter into the actions of pilgrimage- Hajj

A. To have the intention of ihram before crossing the site prescribed for it (miqat). The Miqat is the place which the Messenger of Allah specified as the starting site of the intention of ihram, such as the land called Dhul-Hulayfah, for the people of al-Madinah and those who take the same route to Makkah
B. To stay at night in Muzdalifah and Mina during Hajj
C. To throw pebbles at the station of Jamrat-ul-^Aqabah on the day of the Feast of Adha -Eid el Adha
D. To throw pebbles at the three stations of jamrahs during the days of Tashriq
E. To perform the farewell circumambulation before leaving Makkah: tawaf al-wada
The one who does not fulfill these five (5) matters does not invalidate one’s Hajj, although one is sinful and must fulfill expiation (fidyah). This is different from the one who does not perform an integral. If one leaves out an integral of Hajj, then one’s Hajj is not valid. Slaughtering an animal will not compensate for it

It is unlawful for one, whether or not one is in a state of ihram, to hunt the animals of Makkah and al-Madinah, or to cut or pick their plants. If this was done in Makkah, then the obligation of fulfilling the expiation (fidyah) is added. There is no expiation (fidyah) due for hunting the animals or cutting the plants in al-Madinah, i.e., the area between Mount ^Ayr and Mount Thawr

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02 -12 -2008, 02:42 PM

Fasting in Islam

Dr. Arafat El-Ashi (Director)
Muslim World League Canada Office

Fasting is another unique moral and spiritual characteristic of Islam. Literally defined, fasting means to abstain "completely" from foods, drinks, intimate intercourse and smoking, before the break of the dawn till sunset, during the entire month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic year. But if we restrict the meaning of the Islamic Fasting to this literal sense, we would be sadly mistaken.
When Islam introduced this matchless institution, it planted an ever-growing tree of infinite virtue and invaluable products. Here is an explanation of the spiritual meaning of the Islamic Fasting:
It teaches man the principle of sincere Love: because when he observes Fasting he does it out of deep love for God. And the man who loves God truly is a man who really knows what love is.

It equips man with a creative sense of hope and an optimistic outlook on life; because when he fasts he is hoping to please God and is seeking His Grace.

It imbues in man the genuine virtue of effective devotion, honest dedication and closeness to God; because when he fasts he does so for God and for His sake alone.

It cultivates in man a vigilant and sound conscience; because the fasting person keeps his fast in secret as well as in public. In fasting, especially, there is no mundane authority to check man's behavior or compel him to observe fasting. He keeps it to please God and satisfy his own conscience by being faithful in secret and in public. There is no better way to cultivate a sound conscience in man.

It indoctrinates man in patience and selflessness, as through fasting, he feels the pains of deprivation but he endures them patiently.

It is an effective lesson in applied moderation and willpower.

Fasting also provides man with a transparent soul, a clear mind and a light body.

It shows man a new way of wise savings and sound budgeting.

It enables man to master the art of Mature Adaptability. We can easily understand the point once we realize that fasting makes man change the entire course of his daily life.

It grounds man in discipline and healthy survival.

It originates in man the real spirit of social belonging, unity and brotherhood, of equality before God as well as before the law.

It is a Godly prescription for self-reassurance and self-control.

Now, someone may be tempted to raise the objection: If this is the case with the Islamic institution of fasting, and if this is the picture of Islam in this aspect, why are the Muslims not living in a utopia? To such an objection we can only say that Muslims have lived in and enjoyed a utopia in a certain epoch of their history. The realization of that utopia was a phenomenon of a unique achievement in the history of man. We say unique, because no religion or social system other than Islam has ever been able to realize its ideals in reality.
The reason why the Islamic utopia is not being established nowadays is manifold and easily explicable. But to restrict our discussion to the institution of fasting we may say that some Muslims, unfortunately for them, do not observe the fast or, at best, adopt the attitude of indifference. On the other hand, some of those who observe it do not realize its true meaning and, as a result, derive very little benefit out of it or, in fact, no benefit at all. That is why some Muslims today, do not enjoy the real privileges of fasting.
It has already been indicated that the period of obligatory fasting is the month of Ramadan. The daily period of observance starts before the break of the dawn ant ends immediately after sunset. Normally there are accurate calendars to toll the exact time, but in the absence of such facilities one should consult one's watch and the sun's positions, together with the local newspapers, weather bureau, etc.
Fasting Ramadan is obligatory on every responsible and fit Muslim. But there are other times when it is recommended to make voluntary fasting, after the Traditions of Prophet Muhammad. Among these times are Mondays and Thursdays of every week, a few days of each month in the two months heralding the coming of Ramadan, i.e., Rajab and Sha'ban, six days after Ramadan following the 'Eid-ul-Fitr Day. Besides, it is always compensating to fast any day of any month of the year, except the 'Eid Days and Fridays when no Muslim should fast.
However, we may repeat that the only obligatory fasting is that of Ramadan - which may be 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon's positions. This is a pillar of Islam, and any failure to observe it without reasonable excuses is a grave sin in the sight of God.

Who Must Fast?

Fasting Ramadan is compulsory upon every Muslim, male or female, who has these qualifications:
To be mentally and physically fit, which means to be sane and able.

To be of full age, the age of puberty and discretion, which is normally about fourteen. Children under this age should be encouraged to start this good practice on easy levels, so when they reach the age of puberty they will be mentally and physically prepared to observe fasting.

To be present at one's permanent settlement, your home town, one's farm, and one's business premises, etc. This means not to be on a journey of about fifty miles or more.

To be fairly certain that fasting is unlikely to cause you any harm, physical or mental, other than the normal reactions to hunger, thirst, etc.

Exemption From Fasting:

These said qualifications exclude the following categories:
Children under the age of puberty and discretion.

Insane people who are unaccountable for their deeds. People of these two categories are exempted from the duty of fist, and no compensation or any other substitute is enjoined on them.

Men and women who are too old and feeble to undertake the obligation of fast and bear its hardships. Such people are exempted from this duty, but they must offer, at least, one needy poor Muslim an average full meal or its value per person per day.

Sick people whose health is likely to be severely affected by the observance of fast. They may postpone the fast, as long as they are sick, to a later date and make up for it, a day for a day.

Travelers may break the fast temporarily during their travel only and make up for it in later days, a day for a day

Pregnant women and women breast-feeding their children may also break the fast, if its observance is likely to endanger their own health or that of their infants. But they must make up for the fast at a delayed time, a day for a day.

Women in the -period of menstruation (of a maximum of ten days or of confinement (of a maximum of forty days).; They must postpone the fast till recovery and then make up for it, a day for a day.

It should be understood that here, like in all other Islamic undertakings, the intention must be made clear that this action is undertaken in obedience to God, in response to His command and out of love of Him.
The fast of any day of Ramadan becomes void by intentional eating or drinking or smoking or indulgence in any intimate intercourse, and by allowing anything to enter through the mouth into the interior parts of the body. And if this is done deliberately without any lawful reason, this is a major sin which only renewed repentance can expiate.
If anyone, through forgetfulness, does something that would ordinarily break the fast, 0a observance is not nullified, and his fast stands valid, provided he stops doing that thing the moment he realizes what he is doing.
On completion of the fast of Ramadan, the special charity known as Sadagat-ul-Fitr (charity of ' Fast-breaking) must be distributed before 'Eid-ul-Fitr (approximately), seven dollars per head.

General Recommendations:

It is strongly recommended by Prophet Muhammad to observe these practices especially during Ramadan:
To have a light meal before the break of the dawn, known as Suhoor.

To eat a few dates or start breaking the fast by plain water right after sunset, saying this prayer Allah humma laka sumna, wa 'ala rizqika aftarna. (O God! for Your sake have we fasted and now we break the fast with the food You have given us).

To make your meals as light as possible because, as the Prophet put it, the worst thing man can fill is his stomach.

To observe the supererogatory prayer known as Taraweeh.

To exchange social visits and intensify humanitarian services.

To increase the study ant recitation of the Qur'an.

To exert the utmost in patience ant humbleness.

To be extraordinarily cautious in using one's senses, one's mind and, especially, the tongue; to abstain from careless gossip and avoid all suspicious motions.

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15 -12 -2008, 12:36 AM

ALLAH! There is no god but he, the ever living, the self subsisting, by whom all subsist. Alif laam meem ALLAH! There is no god but he, the ever living, the self subsisting, by whom all subsist, and downcast will be the faces before the living, the self subsisting. There is no god but thee thy glory I extol. Verily, I have been of the wrongdoers. O one absoloute and independent! He who begets not nor is he begotten. And none bears likeness to him. O most Merciful of the Mercifuls! We have wronged ourselves, and if thou forgives us not, and bestowest not upon us thy mercy. We shall certainly be of the losers. Our lord! Forgive us, and turn to us (Mercifully): surely thou art the oft returning (to mercy), the Merciful. O lord ! Forgive, and thou knowest (about our deeds) thou art most forgiving and kind. Thou lovest forgiveness. Kindly forgive us, o ALLAH! Turner of the obedience. O director of hearts ! Keep our hearts steadfast to thy religion. O ALLAH! Verily our hearts, our forelocks and our limbs are in thy hand. Thou hast not given us control over anyone of them. When thou hast ordained so in our case, thou (alone) be our protector, and guide us to the even way. O ALLAH! Show us the truth as truth, and render us help to follow that: and show us falsehood as falsehood, and help us to avoid that. O ALLAH! Endow us with thy love and the love of that which is beneficent for us in thy eyes. O ever living and self subsisting! Unto thy mercy we appeal and ask forgiveness. O our lord! We ask repentence: set right all our affairs; and entrustest us to weakness, and faultiness, sin and offence. O Allah! Nothing is easy : save that which thou makest it so, and thou makest the difficult easy whensoever thou likest. There is no god besides him, the forbearing, the magnanimous. Pure is he, the master of the highest throne. Praise is for him only, the lord of all the worlds: we ask of thee the qualities which move. Thy grace and forgiveness: and the opportunity of doing every kind of good and protection against every kind of sin. Let no sin of ours remain unforgiving, o Merciful of the Mercifuls! No worry unresolved: and no want: which is according to thine liking, unsatisfied, o Mercifuls of the Mercifuls! O lord! Endow us thy love and instill in our hearts: a yearning for submission to thee, and exalt us in the eyes of the people, and protect us against adopting a wrong behaviour, and (give us strenghth) to stand firmly on the right conduct and to the straight path, and against (our) enemies, thy enemies, the enemies of islam. Help us, o ALLAH! Help us, and we beseech thee not to lend (anyone) and help against us. O Allah! Order our affairs for us, and do not manipulate affairs against us. O ALLAH! Make us prosperous. And decrease us not, and impose not upon us a ruler, who takes no pity upon us a ruler, who takes no pity upon us. O ALLAH! Open our hearts for islam. O ALLAH! Make faith something cherished for us. And embellish with that our hearts: and make repulsive and hateful for us unbelief, immorality and transgresion. O ALLAH! Make us those, who are rightly guided.

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18 -12 -2008, 09:53 PM

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23 -12 -2008, 01:50 AM

Abbreviations Clarified

The abbreviation after Allah (SWT) means "Subhana Wa Tala" in Arabic which means "The Sacred and The Mighty" in English.
The abbreviation after Prophet Muhammad (SAW) means "Sal Allahu Allahi Wa Salam" in Arabic which means "May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him"or " peace be up on him" in English.
The abbreviation (AS) means "Alayhi Salam" in Arabic, which means "May Allah bless him" in English.
The abbreviation (RA) means "Radiy Allahu Anhu" in Arabic, which means "May Allah be pleased with him" in English.
The abbreviation (RA) also means "Radiy Allahu Anha" in Arabic, which means "May Allah be pleased with her" in English.
The abbreviation (RU) means "Radiy Allahu Anhuma" in Arabic, which means "May Allah be pleased with them" in English.

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23 -12 -2008, 01:53 AM

Actions For Performing Wudu (Ablution)

Perform completely the wudu, imitating the method commanded by Allah (SWT) in the Qu'ran:
Allah (SWT) said, "O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…" (Al-Ma'idah 5:6)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "Allah does not accept prayer without purification ..." (Sahih - Muslim and others)
Making Niyyah (Intention) for Wudu

Before starting the actions of wudu it is necessary to make niyyah. Make niyyah that the act of performing wudu is for the purpose of purity only. Niyyah should be made in the heart because it is an action of the heart and not of the tongue. Niyyah by words is not approved by the Prophet (SAW). Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "Verily the actions are by intention and there is for everyone only what he intended..." (Sahih - Fath-ul-Baaree and Muslim)

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23 -12 -2008, 01:54 AM

At-Tasmiyyah (Mentioning Allah's Name)

After niyyah, start wudu by saying aloud or silently:
"Bismillah"
(In the Name of Allah)
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "There is no wudu for him who does not mention Allah's name upon it." (Sahih - Ibn Maajah, At-Tirmithee, Abu Dawood, and others) Washing Hands Up to the Wrist

Start by using the left hand to wash the right hand up to the wrist making sure that no part of the hand is left dry, especially between each finger. Repeat three times. Then use the right hand to wash the left hand up to the wrist making sure that no part of the hand is left dry, especially between each finger. Repeat three times.
Humran (RA) narrates that Uthman (RA) called for water to make wudu and washed his hands three times... then said, "I saw Rasoolullah (SAW) make wudu just as I have made wudu." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim) Washing Mouth

Take water into the right hand and wash the mouth by moving the water around inside the mouth making sure to reach the back of the throat. Repeat three times.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "When you make wudu then wash your mouth." (Sahih - Al-Baihaqee) Sniffing Water Into the Nose and Then Ejecting It

Put water into the right palm, sniff the water into the nose and breath it into its backmost part, then eject the water from the nose with the fingers on the left hand. Repeat three times.
The Prophet (SAW) said, "When one of you makes wudu then let him enter water into his nose, then expel it." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood)
Abd Khair (RA) said, "We were sitting looking towards Ali (RA) - as he made Wudu - and he entered into his mouth a handful of water with his right hand and washed his mouth and nose, then expelled it from his nose with his left hand - he did that three times, then said, 'Whoever would like to see the way of purification of Rasoolullah (SAW) - then this is his purification.'" (Sahih - Ad-Daarimee) Washing the Face

Wash the face, from ear to ear, and forehead to chin making sure that no part of the face is left dry. Repeat three times.
Allah (SWT) said, "O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…" (Al-Ma'idah 5:6)
Humran ibn Abaan (RA) narrates that Uthman (RA) called for water to make wudu and so mentioned the way in which the Prophet (SAW) made wudu. Humran (RA) said, "Then he washed his face three times." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim) Running Water Through the Beard with the Fingers

Take a handful of water into the right hand and enter it below the chin and rub it through the beard making sure to get all the way down to the roots of the hair.
Anas (RA) narrates that the Prophet (SAW), when he made wudu, used to take a handful of water and enter it below his chin and rub it through his beard and said, "This is what my Lord - the Great and Exalted - has ordered me to do." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Al-Baihaqee, Al-Haakim)Washing the Hands and Arms Including the Elbows

Use the left hand to wash the right hand, forearm and elbow, up to and including the elbow making sure that no part of the hand, arm and elbow is left dry, especially between the fingers. Repeat three times. Then use the right hand to wash the left hand, forearm and elbow making sure that no part of the hand, arm and elbow is left dry, especially between the fingers. Repeat three times.
Allah (SWT) said, "O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…" (Al-Ma'idah 5:6)
Nu'aim ibn Mijmar (RA) said, "I saw Abu Hurairah make wudu - he washed his face and completed the wudu, then washed his right hand until he reached the upper arm, then his left hand till he reached the upper arm" - then in the end of the Hadith he said: "This is how I saw Rasoolullah (SAW) make wudu.'" (Sahih - Muslim) Wiping the Head *

Wipe the head with the fingers of both hands, starting from the forehead, taking them to the nape of the neck, then bring them back to the forehead. Do this one time.
Allah (SWT) said, "O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…" (Al-Ma'idah 5:6)
The Prophet (SAW) wiped his head with his two hands, moving them forwards and backwards - beginning with the front of the head and (wiping) with them up to his nape then he (SAW) returned them to the place from which he began. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Muslim, At-Tirmithee, and others) *Wiping Over the Turban

Men who wear a head piece that is difficult to remove (such as a turban) should wipe over the head covering. Do this one time.
Amr ibn Umayyah (RA) said, "I saw Rasoolullah (SAW) wipe over his turban and leather socks." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and others) *Wiping Over the Turban and Forelock

If part of the head is uncovered and it is normally so, then it is preferable to wipe over the part that is uncovered along with the turban. Do this one time.
Shu'bah (RA) said, "The Messenger of Allah (SAW) made wudu and wiped over the front portion of his scalp, his turban and his socks. (Sahih - Muslim) *Woman's Head Cover

As for the woman's head cover, it is also permissible to wipe over it. This would be the case of a woman that has no private place for wudu (i.e. where non-Mahram men or non-Muslim women may see them). Do this one time.
Umm Salamah (RA) used to wipe over her head cover . (See'al-Mughnee' - Ibn Mundhir) Wiping the Ears

Wipe the ears by inserting the tips of the index fingers into the ears, twist them around the folds of the ears then pass the thumb behind the ears from the bottom, upwards. Wipe the ears with the water used for the head. Do this one time.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "The two ears are a part of the head." (Sahih - At-Tirmithee, Abu Dawood, and Ibn Maajah)
From Abdullah ibn Amr (RA) - about the way of performing wudu - he (SAW) said, "Then he (SAW) wiped his head and entered his two forefingers into his ears and wiped the backs of his ears with his thumbs". (Sahih - Abu Dawood, An-Nasaa’ee, Ibn Maajah, Ibn Khuzaimah)
Ar-Rabee bint Mu'awwidh (RA) reported that the Prophet (SAW), "Wiped his head with water remaining in his hand". (Hasan - Abu Dawood and others) Washing the Feet and Ankles*

Use the right hand to wash the right foot up to and including the ankle making sure no part of the foot is left dry, especially between the toes. Use the right hand pinkie finger to wash between the toes starting on the right side of the foot. Repeat three times. Then use the left hand to wash the left foot up to and including the ankle making sure no part of the foot is left dry, especially between the toes. Use the left hand pinkie finger to wash between the toes starting on the right side of the foot. Repeat three times.
Allah (SWT) said, "O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…" (Al-Ma'idah 5:6)
"Ibn Umar (RA) said, "Rasoolullah (SAW) fell behind us and then came upon us during a journey, then we found him and it was time for 'Asr - so we began to make Wudu and wipe over our feet, so he (SAW) called out at the top of his voice, 'Woe to the ankles from the Fire. (two or three times)'" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
"Al-Mustaurad (RA) said, "When the Prophet (SAW) made wudu he would enter the water between his toes with his little finger." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithee, and Ibn Maajah) *Wiping Over the Foot Covering

Wiping over the top of the foot covering with wet hands instead of washing the feet is allowed, provided that the foot covering has been put on after performing wudu that included washing the feet. Wipe the top of each foot one time, using the right hand for the right foot and the left hand for the left foot. This is allowed for 24 hours from the time of wudu, if not traveling. After this time the feet must be washed. It is allowed for 3 days from the time of wudu, if traveling. After this time the feet must be washed.
Amr ibn Umayyah (RA) said, "I saw Rasoolullah (SAW) wipe over his turban and leather socks." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and others) Drying the Body-Parts After Wudu

Drying the body-parts after wudu is a desirable action.
Aishah (RA) said, "Rasoolullah (SAW) had a cloth which he used to dry himself with after making wudu." (Sahih - An-Nasaa'ee) How Many Times For Each Action in Wudu

Each detail of wudu has been performed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) once, twice or three times (except wiping of head and ears, these should only be done once). Washing each body-part once is obligatory - and the second and third washings are Sunnah - and it is better to wash three times so as to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW).
Ibn Abbas (RA) said, "Rasoolullah (SAW) made wudu (washing each part) once." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
Abdullah ibn Zaid (RA) narrates that the Prophet (SAW) made wudu (washing each part) twice. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
Uthman (RA) recorded that he (SAW) washed each of the parts three times. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim) Beginning With the Right

Always wash the right hand before the left hand. Always wash the right foot before the left foot. Always wash the right side before the left side.
Aisha (RA) said, "Rasoolullah (SAW) used to like to begin with the right in putting on shoes, combing his hair, in purification and in all of his affairs." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, and others) Reading Du'as (Supplications) After Wudu

After wudu, first say aloud or silently:
"Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wah dahu la shareeka lahu wa ash hadu an-na muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasulhu"
(I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad (SAW) is His slave and Messenger)
Then say aloud or silently:
"Allah hum maj 'alnee minat taw-wabeena, waj 'alnee minal muta tah-hireen."
(O Allah, make me one of those who constantly repents to You and of those who purify themselves)
Rasoolullah (SAW) said, "None of you makes wudu and completes the wudu then says: "Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wah dahu la shareeka lahu wa ash hadu an-na muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasulhu" except that all eight Gates of Paradise are opened for him - so that he enters by whichever he pleases." (Sahih - Muslim, Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithee, An-Nasaa'ee, Ibn Maajah) "Allah hum maj 'alnee minat taw-wabeena, waj 'alnee minal muta tah-hireen." (Sahih - At-Tirmithee)

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23 -12 -2008, 01:55 AM

Actions That Break Wudu

Actions that break wudu are as follows: that which comes out from the two private parts (front and back) such as urine*, wind, excretion*, blood*, etc., sound sleep while lying down or reclining, touching the uncovered private parts,
Allah (SWT) said, "…or any of you comes from answering the call of nature, or you have been in contact with women (sexual intercourse)…" (Al-Ma’idah 5:6)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "There is no wudu except from a sound or a smell." (Sahih - Ul-Jaarni)
Rasoolullah (SAW) said, "The eye is the drawstring for the anus, so he who sleeps then let him make wudu." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Ahmad)
Rasoolullah (SAW) said, "If one of you touches his penis and there is no veil between him and it nor any cover, then wudu has become obligatory for him." (Sahih - Al-Haakim and others) *That Which Comes Out From the Private Parts

Menstruating and post-partum bleeding women are not permitted to pray. Menstruating and post-partum bleeding women must complete their bleeding period and make ghusl (wudu plus bathing the entire body) before returning to their prayers.
Anyone having a continuous flow of blood, urine or excretion from the privates parts must wash the privates and make wudu for every prayer, after the time has entered. Anyone having continuous impurities from the private parts fall under the rules of istihadah. For more information about itsihadah read Natural Blood of Women by Shayekh Muhammad bin Salih Al-Utheimeen or any other book containing laws from the Quran and authentic Sunnah regarding the natural blood of women.
The Prophet (SAW) said to Fatimah bint Hubaish (RA), "Give up the prayer when your menses begins, and after it finishes, wash the blood off your body (by having a full shower/bath), and start praying." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
The Prophet (SAW) told Fatimah bint Hubaish (RA), "Refrain from Salat during the days of your normal menses then wash and make ablution for every Salat and then pray even if blood drops onto the mat!" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari) The rulings concerning the continuous flow of impurities are addressed by Shayekh ibn Baz (rahmatullahi alay) and Shayekh ibn Utheimeen (rahmatullahi alay) in Islamic Fatawa Regarding Women Compiled by Muhammad bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Musnad Translated by Jamaal Al-Din Zarabozo.

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23 -12 -2008, 01:58 AM

Dress Requirements for Salah

For prayer to be valid the private areas must be covered with a loose garment so as not to show the privates. Therefore, a man should be covered loosely from the shoulders to the knees. It is prohibited for the lower garment to hang past the ankles, even when not praying. A woman should loosely cover herself completely from head to toe except her face. It is better that she covers her hands with gloves or clothe. The top of her feet must be covered either with a long dress, socks or whatever. She must cover the top of her feet otherwise her prayer will not be accepted. If there are non-mahram men around, the face must also be covered.
"And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like palms of hands or one eye or both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer dress like veil, gloves, head-cover, apron, etc.), and draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms, etc.) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband’s fathers, their sons, their husband’s sons, their brothers or their brother’s sons, or their sister’s sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment…: (An-Nur 24:31)
Aisha (RA) used to say: "When the Verse: "They should cover (draw their veils over) their bodies, faces, necks, and bosoms etc." (An-Nur 24:31) was revealed, (the ladies) cut their waist sheets at the edges and covered their heads and faces with those cut pieces of cloth." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
"O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes of one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed…" (Al-Ahzab 33:59)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "None of you should offer Salat in a single garment that does not cover one’s shoulders." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "The part of an Izar (lower-half body cover) which hangs below the ankles is in the Fire." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "The Salat of a woman, who has reached puberty, is not accepted unless she is wearing a Khimar." (Sahih - Al-Khamsa except An-Nasaa’ee)
A Khimar is a piece of cloth with which a woman covers her head and neck area. It means that the whole body of a woman should be loosely covered including head hair. - Bulugh Al-Maram
Narrated Umm Salama (RA): She asked the Prophet (SAW), "Can a woman pray in a long dress and a veil without wearing a lower garment?" He (SAW) replied, "If the long dress is ample and covers the surface of her feet." (Mawquf - Abu Dawud)
As for the face, it is Sunnah for her to uncover it during the prayer if there are no non-related men around her. As for the feet, it is obligatory upon her to cover them according to the majority of the scholars. Some scholars allow the feet to be uncovered but the majority say it is prohibited to uncover them and she must cover them. Abu Dawud recorded that Umm Salama (RA) was asked about a woman praying in a headcovering and long gown and she said, "There is no harm in that as long as the gown covers the top of her feet." So covering the feet is better and safest under all circumstances. As for the hands, their situation is simpler. If she uncovers them, there is no harm. If she covers them, there is no harm. Some scholars say it is better to cover them. And from Allah comes guidance to the correct path. - Shaikh ibn Baz (rahmatullahi alay)
The prayer is not valid unless the "private area" is covered, which for the prayer of the adult, free woman implies everything but her face. She is not required to cover her face during the prayer unless there are non-related (i.e. non-mahram) men around her. She must then cover her face except to her husband and her male relatives [within the prohibited degrees of marriage, see An-Nur 24:31] i.e., mahram. - Shaikh ibn Uthaimin

Locating and Facing the Qiblah (Prayer Direction)

Wherever a person is in the world, they should face towards the Ka'bah when they are going to pray. The Ka'bah is the sacred mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Facing towards the Qiblah is a very important condition in the performance of prayer. However, if the person is in a place such as a desert, jungle, unknown strange city or a place where he/she does not know the direction of the Qiblah, they should try their best to find out the direction of the Qiblah from others. However, if it is not possible then they should use their best judgment and face in a direction which they think is that of the Qiblah and Allah (SWT) will accept his prayer, Insha-Allah.
It is important to start the prayer facing the direction of the Qiblah and it does not matter if his direction changes while he is praying (i.e. in a ship, a train, or an airplane, etc.).
NOTE: Today, a compass is available which gives the direction of the Qiblah. In strange places and airplanes it is a useful instrument to have.
Allah (SWT) said, "...Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid-al-Haram (at Makkah). And wheresoever you people are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction..." (Al-Baqarah 2:144)
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "When you stand for prayer, perform wudu perfectly, then face the Qiblah and say takbir." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, and Siraaj)
On the Ground, and on Mats

If the ground is not too hot, dirty or hard, there is no need for a mat when praying. Prostrating on the bare ground is the best prostration.
"His (SAW) Companions (RU) would pray with him in the intense heat, so when one of them could not press his forehead against the ground, he would spread his robe and prostrate on that." (Sahih - Muslim and Abu Awaanah)

Establishing the Sutrah (A Tall Object Just Beyond the Place of Prostration, Within Which Nothing Should Pass)

Place tall anything just beyond the place of prostration. Things that can be used are: a wall, bed, tall pillow, tall diaper bag, tall purse, tall stick, tree, etc. Anything that breaks the path between the person praying and someone who "may" need to pass in front. It's best to pray facing a wall, bed, or any other type of tall object, so that there will be no need for someone to pass directly in front. Do not mind anyone who passes beyond the sutrah.
The Prophet (SAW) said, "Do not pray except towards a sutrah, and do not let anyone pass in front of you, but if someone continues (to try to pass) then fight him, for he has a companion (i.e. a Shaitan) with him." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Ahmad)
"When he (SAW) prayed (in an open space where there was nothing to use as a sutrah) he would plant a spear in the ground in front of him and pray towards it with the people behind him." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "When one of you places in front of him something such as the stick on the end of a saddle, he should pray and not mind anyone who passes beyond it." (Sahih - Muslim and Abu Dawood)

Making Niyyah for Salah

After facing the Qiblah the person should make niyyah. Niyyah is made within the heart and mind. The person should think about the particular fard (obligatory) or Sunnah (supererogatory) prayer they intend to perform. They should NOT utter the words of niyyah aloud, as this is not an authentic practice or approved by the Prophet (SAW). Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to say: "All actions are by intentions, and every man shall have what he intended." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim and others)

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23 -12 -2008, 02:00 AM

How Many Rakat For Each Prayer

Fajr - 2 Sunnah* & 2 Fard
Thuhr - 2 Sunnah + 2 Sunnah* & 4 Fard & 2 Sunnah
Asr - 4 Fard
Maghrib - 3 Fard & 2 Sunnah*
Isha - 4 Fard & 2 Sunnah*
*Sunnah prayers are always done in sets of 2 rakat each. This is the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

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23 -12 -2008, 02:02 AM

Beginning the First Rakah - Making Takbir Tahrimah (The Opening Allahu Akbar) and Raising the Hands

This first "Allahu Akbar" is called takbir tahrimah because after saying takbir tahrimah every common and worldly action, talk or movement is forbidden. The fingers should be apart (not spaced out, or together) and hands raised level with the shoulders. Hands may be raised with the takbir, after the takbir, or before the takbir. Variation is good. Takbir may be said aloud or silently at any time of day.
"Allahu Akbar"
(Allah is the Greatest)
The Prophet (SAW) would raise them with fingers apart (not spaced out, nor together). (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Ibn Khuzaimah, Tammaam, and Al-Haakim)
Narrated Salim bin 'Abdullah (RA): My father said, "Allah's Apostle (SAW) used to raise both his hands up to the level of his shoulders when opening the prayer…" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: "When the Messenger of Allah (SAW) got up for prayer, he would say the takbir (Allahu Akbar) when standing…" (Sahih - Muslim)
The Prophet (SAW) would raise his hands sometimes with takbir. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and An-Nasaa’ee)
The Prophet (SAW) would raise his hands sometimes after the takbir. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and An-Nasaa’ee)
The Prophet (SAW) would raise his hands sometimes before it. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Abu Dawood)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "Verily, the prayer of a person is not complete until he has made and ablution which has included the necessary parts of the body and has then said: 'Allahu Akbar.'" (Sahih - Tabaraani)
( Pointing Eyes to the Place of Sajdah (Prostration

Throughout the prayer the eyes of the worshipper should point to the spot where the forehead rests in Sajdah (prostration). It is prohibited to look at the sky, to look here and there or to close the eyes.
"The Prophet (SAW) used to incline his head during prayer and fix his sight towards the ground." (Sahih - Al-Baihaqee and Al-Haakim)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "People must refrain from looking up at the sky in prayer, or their sight will not return to them (and in one narration ... or their sight will be plucked away)." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim and Siraaj)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "Allah does not cease to turn to a slave in his prayer as long as he is not looking around; when he turns his face away, Allah turns away from him." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and others)
Placing the Hands and Arms on the Chest

One should then fold the right hand and arm over the left hand and arm on the chest. The right hand should look as if it is grabbing hold of the left arm with the fingers pointing toward the left elbow. It is prohibited to place the arms at or below the waist.
Wa'il ibn Hajr (RA) said, "I prayed with Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and he put his right hand over his left hand over his chest." (Sahih - Muslim, Ibn Khuzaimah, Abu Dawood)
"The Prophet (SAW) used to forbid putting one's hand on the waist during prayer [and he put his hand on his waist (to demonstrate)]." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Reciting Du'a Isti'aadhah (Supplication of Starting)

This du'a should be recited in the first rakah only. Always recite the du’a silently.
"Subhana kallah humma wabi hamdika watabara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghavruk"
(You are Glorified, O Allah, and Praised, Your Name is Blessed, Your Majesty is Exalted, and none has the right to be worshipped but You)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "Indeed, the words most loved by Allah are when His slave says: 'Subhana kallah humma wabi hamdika watabara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghavruk.'" (Hasan - Abu Dawood and Tahaawi)
Seeking Refuge with Allah (SWT)

The following should be recited in the first rakah only. Always recite silently.
"A'u'thu billahi minash-Shaitan-ir-Rajeem."
(I seek refuge with Allah from Shaitan the cursed one)
Then, the Prophet (SAW) would seek refuge with Allah (SWT) saying: "A’u’thu billahi minash-Shaitan-ir-Rajeem." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Daaraquni and Al-Haakim)

Beginning with the Name of Allah (SWT)
The following should always be said silently, not aloud, in every rakah before reciting Surah al-Fatiha.
"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem"
(In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
Then Prophet (SAW) would recite, "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Awaanah, Tahaawi and Ahmad)
Reciting Surah (Chapter) Al-Fatiha (The Opening - Chapter 1)

Surah al-Fatiha must be recited in every rakah of every prayer (even when in congregation). When reciting Surah al-Fatiha divide the recitation by reciting one verse at a time. Stop at the end of each verse and do not join it with the one after, even if it is connected (in meaning) to it. "Thal-leen" should be prolonged for seven counts. Recite Surah al-Fatiha silently during the daylight prayers when the sun is up (i.e. Thuhr and Asr). In the first two rakat, recite Surah al-Fatiha aloud during the nighttime prayers when the sun is down (i.e. Fajr, Maghrib, Isha and Witr). Sunnah prayers are always said silently.
"Alhamdu lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen. " (Pause)
"Ar rahma nir-raheem." (Pause)
"Maliki yawmid-deen." (Pause)
"Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een." (Pause)
"Ihdinas siratal mustaqeem." (Pause)
"Siratal latheena an'amta 'alayhim." (Pause)
"Ghayril maghdubi 'alayhim walad thal-leen."
[All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists). The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything). Guide us to the Straight Way. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray (such as the Christians).]

The Prophet (SAW) would say, "Alhamdu lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen. (Here he would pause, and then say Ar rahma nir-raheem. (Then he would pause, and then say Maliki yawmid-deen..." and so on, until the end of the Surah. The rest of his recitation was also like this: stopping at the end of the verse and not joining it with the one after. (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Sahmi)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "Whoever does not recite Surah Al-Fatiha in his prayer, his prayer is invalid." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
Reciting "Ameen" After Surah Al-Fatiha

Recite silently when alone, during the daylight prayers. Recite aloud or silently during the nighttime prayers.
"Ameen."
(Oh Allah Answer)
When the Prophet (SAW) finished reciting Surah al-Fatiha, he (SAW) would say, 'Ameen.' (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Abu Dawood)
Reciting Quran After Surah Al-Fatiha

After reciting Surah al-Fatiha, read any Surah from the Quran in the first two rakats. One or more Surahs may be recited. Recite the Quran in slow, measured rhythmic tones, not racing or hurrying; rather, recite clearly and distinguish each letter. Below are a few short Surahs. Recite silently during the daylight prayers when the sun is up (i.e. Thuhr and Asr). Recite aloud during the nighttime prayers when the sun is down (i.e. Fajr, Maghrib, Isha and Witr). Before reciting any Quran in prayer one must silently, at any time of day, "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem."Surah Al-Iklhas (The Purity - Chapter 112)

"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem." (Pause)
(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
"Qul huwal lahu ahad." (Pause)
"Allah hus sawmad." (Pause)
"Lam yalid. Walam yulad." (Pause)
"Walam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad."
(Say: [Oh Muhammad (SAW)]: He is Allah, (the) One. Allah As-Sawmad (The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks). He begets not, nor was He begotten; And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him) Surah Al-Falaq (The Day Break - Chapter 113)

"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" (Pause)
(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
"Qul authubi rab-bil falaq." (Pause)
"Min shar-rima khalaq." (Pause)
"Wa min shar-ri ghasiqin itha waqab." (Pause)
"Wa min shar-rin naf-fathati fil 'uqad." (Pause)
"Wa min shar-ri hasidin itha hasad."
(Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the day-break, From the evil of what He has created; And from the evil of the darkening (night) as it comes with its darkness; (or the moon as it sets or goes away). And from the evil of the witchcraft’s when they blow in the knots, And from the evil of the envier when he envies) Surah An-Nas (The Mankind - Chapter 114)

"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" (Pause)
(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
"Qul authubi rab-bin nas." (Pause)
"Malikin nas." (Pause)
"Ila hin-nas." (Pause)
"Min shar-ril waswa sil khan-nas." (Pause)
"Allathee yuwaswisu fi sudu rin-nas." (Pause)
"Minal jin-nati wan-nas."
(Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind, The King of mankind, The ilah (God) of mankind, From the evil of the whisperer (devil who whispers evil in the hearts of men) who withdraws (from his whispering in one's heart after one remembers Allah), Who whispers in the breasts of mankind, Of jinns and men)
The Prophet (SAW) used to recite the Quran in slow, measured rhythmic tones as Allah (SWT) had instructed him, not racing or hurrying; rather, his was "a recitation clearly- distinguishing each letter. (Sahih - Ibn Al-Mubaarak)
Pausing After Quran Recitation

After completing the Quran recitation, pause for a moment.
"After completing his recitation, The Prophet (SAW) would pause for a moment..." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Haakim)
Raising Hands and Reciting Takbir

After pausing for a moment, the fingers should be apart (not spaced out, or together) and hands raised level with the shoulders. Hands may be raised with the Takbir, after the Takbir, or before the Takbir. Variation is good. The following may be said aloud or silently, at any time of day.
"Allahu Akbar"
(Allah is the Greatest)
Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (SAW) got up for prayer, he would say the takbir (Allahu Akbar) when standing, then say the takbir when bowing…" (Sahih - Muslim)
Going Into and Performing Rukoo (Bowing)

After the Takbir, go into ruku by spreading the back and making it level [such that if water were poured on it, it (the water) would stay there (i.e. not run off)]. The hands should rest on the knees with the fingers spread apart, taking care that the arms do not touch the body. The hands will look as if they are grabbing the knees. The head should not droop nor should it be raised (not lower or higher than the back), but it should be in between. Be calm and relaxed, not in a hurry. After becoming calm and relaxed when the spine has settled, silently recite the following du'a atleast three times or more (odd numbers like 3, 5, 7, 9 11, etc.). Make the ruku nearly as long as the standing. Always recite the following silently.
"Subhana Rab-bi Yal Atheem" (3 times)
(Glory be to my Lord who is the very Greatest)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "When you make Ruku, place your palms on your knees, then space your fingers out, then remain (like that) until every limb takes its (proper) place." (Sahih - Ibn Khuzaimah and Ibn Hibbaan)
"He (SAW) used to spread himself (i.e. not be in a compact position), and keep his elbows away from his sides." (Sahih - Tirmidhi and Ibn Khuzaimah)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "When you make Ruku, put your palms on your knees, spread your back (flat) and hold firm in your Ruku." (Sahih - Ahmad and Abu Dawood)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "O assembly of Muslims! Verily, the prayer is not valid of the one who does not settle his spine in Ruku and Sujud." (Sahih - Ibn Abi Shaibah, Iban Maajah and Ahmad)
The Prophet (SAW) would say, "Subhana rab-bi yal atheem" (On the authority of seven different companions - Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Daraaqutni, Tahaawi, Bazzaar, & Tabaraani)
The Prophet (SAW) used to make his ruku, his standing after ruku, his sujood, and his sitting in between the two sajdahs, nearly equal in length. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Standing Up From Ruku

After the perfect ruku, while raising the head and straightening the back until bones return to their joints, the fingers should be apart (not spaced out, or together) and hands raised level with the shoulders and then bring them down to the sides of the body. Hands may be raised with the du'a, after the du'a, or before the du'a. Variation is good. The du'a is read whether behind an imam or not. This standing should be about as long as the ruku. Always recite the following silently.
"Samee 'Allah hu liman hameeda"
(Allah listens to the one who praises Him)
Then say, while standing. Always recite silently:
"Rab-bana lakal hamd"
(Oh, our Lord, all the praises be to You)
The Prophet (SAW) would straighten up his back out of ruku, saying, "Samee 'Allah hu liman hameeda" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet (SAW) would raise them (hands) with fingers apart (not spaced out, nor together). (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Ibn Khuzaimah, Tammaam, and Al-Haakim)
Narrated Salim bin 'Abdullah (RA): My father said, "Allah's Apostle (SAW) used to raise both his hands up to the level of his shoulders when opening the prayer; and on saying the Takbir for bowing. And on raising his head from bowing he used to do the same and then say "Sami a-l-lahu Liman hamida, Rabbana walaka-l-hamd." And he did not do that (i.e. raising his hands) in prostrations." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
The Prophet (SAW) has commanded all worshippers, whether behind and imam or not, to say the above on rising from ruku, by saying, "Pray as you have seen me praying." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Ahmad)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "…then rise from bowing till you stand straight…" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "No person's prayer is complete until ... he has said takbir ... then makes ruku ... then has said "Allah listens to the one who praises Him" until he is standing straight." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Haakim)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "Allah, Mighty and Sublime, does not look at the prayer of the slave who does not make his backbone upright in between his bowings and prostrations." (Sahih - Ahmad and Tabraani)
The Prophet (SAW) would stand (for so long) sometimes that one would say, 'He has forgotten', [because of his standing for so long]. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, and Ahmad)
Reciting Takbir for Performing Sajdah (Prostration)

Recite Takbir silently or aloud, at any time of day, by saying:
"Allahu Akbar"
(Allah is the Greatest)
The Prophet (SAW) would say takbir and go down into sajdah (prostration). (Sahih - Al -Bukhari and Muslim)
Going Down and Performing First Sajdah (Prostration)

Go down to the ground by placing the hands on the ground before the knees (palms are used for support). Fingers should be together pointed them towards the Qiblah (even the thumbs). Palms should be level with the shoulders. Nose and forehead must be equally firm on the ground. Face and hands should be firm on the ground with all the bones in the body relaxed in their proper places. Knees and toes should be down firmly and pointing with the front the toes towards the Qiblah. Heels together and feet upright. Forearms should be raised above the ground and kept away from the sides of the body such that the whiteness of the armpits can be seen from behind (imagine a small animal wanting to pass under the arms, it should be able to do so). Forearms must NEVER rest on the ground (NOT EVEN WOMEN!!!). Seven limbs must be prostrating: the palms, the knees, the feet, the forehead and nose. Spine must be completely straight during sajdah, and one must be at complete ease. Always repeat the following du'a silently atleast three times or more (in odd numbers, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11,etc.), and make the sajdah nearly as long as the standing.
"Subhana Rab-bi A'la" (3 times)
(Oh Allah, Glory be to You, the Most High)
The Prophet (SAW) would say, "Subhana rab-bi a'la" (On the authority of seven different companions - Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Daaraqutni, Tahaawi, Bazzaar, and Tabaraani)
The Prophet (SAW) used to say, "When one of you performs sajdah, he should not kneel like a camel, but should place his hands before his knees." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Tammamm, and An-Nasaa’ee)
"The Prophet (SAW) would support himself on his palms (and spread them)." (Sahih - Abu Dawood)
"The Prophet (SAW) put his fingers together." (Sahih - Ibn Khuzaimah, Al-Baihaqee, and Al-Haakim)
"The Prophet (SAW) pointed them (fingers) towards the Qiblah." (Sahih - Al-Baihaqee)
"The Prophet (SAW) would put them (his palms) level with his shoulders." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and At-Tirmithi)
"The Prophet (SAW) would put his nose and forehead firmly on the ground." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and At-Tirmithi)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "When you prostrate, put your face and hands down firmly, until all of your bones are relaxed in their proper places." (Hasan - Ibn Khuzaimah)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "There is no prayer for the one whose nose does not feel as much of the ground as the forehead." (See Akhbaar Isbahaan - Daaraqutni, Tabaraani, and Abu Nu'aim)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "I have been ordered to prostrate on seven bones: on the forehead ... and he indicated by moving his hand around the nose, ... the hands, the knees and the toes, and not to tuck up the garments and hair." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet (SAW) would raise them (fore-arms) above the ground, and keep them away from his sides such that the whiteness of his armpits could be seen from behind. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet (SAW) would also raise them (fore-arms) above the ground and keep them away from his sides such that if a small lamb or kid wanted to pass under his arms, it would have been able to do so. (Sahih - Muslim, Abu Awaanah, and Ibn Hibbaan)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "None of you should rest arms on the ground the way a dog rests them." (Sahih - Ahmad and At-Tirmithi)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "O Assembly of Muslims! Verily, the prayer is not valid of the one who does not settle his spine in ruku and sujood." (Sahih - Ibn Abi Shaibah, Tabaraani, and Haakim)
The Prophet (SAW) used to make his ruku, his standing after ruku, his sujood, and his sitting between the two sajdahs, nearly equal in length. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Rising From Sajdah

After being calm and at ease in Sajdah, raise the head while saying silently or aloud, at any time of day:
"Allahu Akbar"
(Allah is the Greatest)
"The Prophet (SAW) would raise his head from Sajdah while saying takbir." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Jalsah (Sitting Between the Two Sajdahs)

Bring the left foot along the ground and sit on it. With the right knee on the ground, the right foot should be upright with toes pointing towards the Qiblah. This way of sitting is called muftarishan. Sit relaxed until every bone has returned to its proper position. This relaxing time should be almost as long as the sajdah. Always recite the following silently:
"Allah hum maghfirlee warhamnee wajburnee war fa'nee wahdinee wa 'afinee warzuqnee"
(Oh Allah, forgive me, and have mercy on me, and keep me on the right path, and keep me healthy, and provide me with Halaal sources of living, and complete my shortcomings, and make my rank high.)
The Prophet (SAW) would say, "Allah hum maghfirlee warhamnee wajburnee war fa'nee wahdinee wa 'afinee warzuqnee " (Sahih - Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithi, Ibn Maajah, and Al-Haakim)
"The Prophet (SAW) would lay his left foot along the ground and sit on it (relaxed)." (Ahmad and Abu Dawood)
"The Prophet (SAW) would have his right foot upright." (Sahih - An-Nasaa’ee)
"The Prophet (SAW) would point its (the foot) toes toward the Qiblah." (See Maa Rawaahu Abu Az-Zubair ‘an Ghair Jaabir - Muslim, Abu Awaanah, Abu Shaikh, and Al-Baihaqee)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "The prayer of any of you is not complete until he does this (to be relaxed until every bone returned to its (proper) position - Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Baihaqee)." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Baihaqee)
The Prophet (SAW) would lengthen it (sitting between the two sajdahs) until it was about almost as long as his sajdah. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Reciting Takbir and Performing Second Sajdah

Then move to perform the second sajdah exactly like the first sajdah by saying silently or aloud, at any time of day:
"Allahu Akbar"
(Allah is the Greatest)
Always repeat the du'a silently atleast three times or more (in odd numbers, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11,etc.), and make the sajdah nearly as long as the standing.
"Subhana Rab-bi A'la" (3 times)
(Oh Allah, Glory be to You, the Most High)
"The Prophet (SAW) would say takbir and prostrate for the second time." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
"The Prophet (SAW) would say, ‘Subhana rab-bi a'la.’" (On the authority of seven different companions - Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Daaraqutni, Tahaawi, Bazzaar, and Tabaraani Rising From the Second Sajdah - End of First Rakah

After being calm and at ease, rise from the second sajdah in exactly the same way as rising from the first sajdah and say silently or aloud, at any time of day:
"Allahu Akbar"
(Allah is the greatest)
The Prophet (SAW) would raise his head from sajdah while saying takbir. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Jalsah-e-Istarahat (Sitting For Rest)

Sit in this jalsah in exactly the same way as the first jalsah. The Prophet (SAW) would sit straight (on his left foot, upright, until every bone returned to its position). (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Abu Dawood)

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23 -12 -2008, 02:02 AM

Rising For the Second Rakah

Get up for the second rakah, by clenching the fists and supporting the body with the hands while getting up (literally, "as one who kneads dough").
The Prophet (SAW) would clench his fists during prayer: supporting
himself with his hands when getting up. (Sahih - Abu Ishaaq al-Harbi)

Performing the Second Rakah

In this rakah du'a isti'aadhah should not be read. This rakah should be shorter than the first rakah. Everything else is done exactly like the first rakah.
"When the Prophet (SAW) got up for the second rakah, he would commence with Surah al- Fatiha, without pausing (to read du'a isti'aadhah)." (Sahih - Muslim and Abu Awaanah).
( The First Tashahhud (Sitting After Sajdah

After rising from the second sajdah of the second rakah, sit in the same manner as instructed under Jalsah-e-Istarahat. Spread the palms out and place the right palm on the right thigh just above the knee, and the left palm on the left thigh just above the knee. Put the end of the right elbow on the right thigh, and do NOT lean on the left hand
"The Prophet (SAW) would sit in the first tashahhud similarly (muftarishan)." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Abu Dawood)
"When the Prophet (SAW) sat in tashahhud, he would place his right palm on his right thigh, and his left palm on his left thigh." (Sahih - Muslim and Abu Awaanah)
"The Prophet (SAW) would put the end of his right elbow on his right thigh." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and An-Nasaa'ee)
"The Prophet (SAW) forbade a man who was sitting in prayer resting on his left hand, and said, Do not sit like this, for indeed this is the way of sitting of those who are punished." (Sahih - Ahmad and Abu Dawood)
Point and Moving the Index Finger in Tashahhud

Spread the left palm on the left knee. Put the right hand on the right thigh and clench all the fingers on the right hand placing the thumb on the middle finger. Then, point the index finger (the one right next to the thumb) towards the Qiblah, and fix the eyesight on that finger. When raising the index finger, move it, and supplicate with it.
"He (SAW) would spread his left palm on his left knee, clench all the fingers of his right hand, point with the finger adjacent to the thumb towards the Qiblah, and fix his sight on it (i.e. the finger)." (Sahih - Muslim, Abu Awaanah and Ibn Khuzaimah)
"When he point with his finger, he would put his thumb on his middle finger." (Sahih - Muslim and Abu Awaanah)
"When he raised his finger, he would move it, supplicating with it." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, An-Nasaa'ee, Ibn Al-Jaarood, Ibn Khuzaimah and Ibn Hibbaan)

Reciting Du'a in First Tashahhud

While raising the index finger and moving it, always supplicate silently with the following du'a:
"At-tahiy-yatu lil-lahi was salawatu wat-tay yibatu. As-salamu 'alayka ay-yuhan-nabiy-yu wa rahma tullahee wa baraktuhu as-salamu 'alayna wa'ala 'ibadil-la hi-saliheen. Ash hadu anla ilahah illal lahu wa ash hadu an-na Muhammadan 'ab-duhu wa rasuluh"
[All compliments, all physical prayer, and all monetary worship are for Allah. Peace be upon you, Oh Prophet, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Peace be upon us, and on the righteous slaves of Allah. (For when one says that, it includes every righteous slave in the heaven and the earth). I bear witness that no one is worthy of worship except Allah. And that Muhammad (SAW) is His slave and Messenger.]
The tashahhud of Ibn Mas'ood, who said, "The Messenger of Allah (SAW) taught me the tashahhud, (with) my palm between his palms, the way he taught me Surahs of the Quran: "At-tahiy-yatu lil-lahi was salawatu wat-tay yibatu. As-salamu 'alayka ay-yuhan-nabiy-yu wa rahma tullahee wa baraktuhu as-salamu 'alayna wa'ala 'ibadil-la hi-saliheen. Ash hadu anla ilahah illal lahu wa ash hadu an-na Muhammadan 'ab-duhu wa rasuluh." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Abi Shaibah, Siraaj and Abu Ya'laa)

As-Salah 'Ala An-Nabiyy (SAW) [Sending Prayers on the Prophet (SAW)]

After the first tashahhud, always silently send prayers on the Prophet (SAW) after always silently sending peace on him (SAW).
"Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin wa'ala ali Muhammadin, kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema wa'ala ali Ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed, Allah humma barak 'ala Muhammadin wa'ala ali Muhammadin, kama barak ta ‘ala Ibraheema wa'ala ali Ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed"
(Oh Allah, send prayers on Muhammad, and on the family of Muhammad, as you sent prayers on Ibraheem , and on the family of Ibraheem; You are indeed worthy of Praise, Full of Glory. Oh Allah, send blessings on Muhammad, and on the family of Muhammad, as you sent blessings on Ibraheem, and on the family of Ibraheem; You are indeed worthy of Praise, Full of Glory.)
The Prophet (SAW) used to send prayers on himself in the first tashahhud as well as the other. (Sahih -Abu Awaanah and An-Nasaa'ee)

"Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin wa'ala ali Muhammadin, kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema wa'ala ali Ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed, Allah humma baraka 'ala Muhammadin wa'ala ali Muhammadin, kama barak ta ‘ala Ibraheema wa'ala ali Ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Humaidi and Ibn Mandah)
FOR A TWO RAKAT PRAYER STOP AT THIS POINT AND MOVE FORWARD TO "SEEKING REFUGE FROM FOUR THINGS" AND COMPLETE THE PRAYER

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23 -12 -2008, 02:06 AM

Standing Up and Reciting Takbir for the Third Rakah and Fourth Rakah

If a person is praying three or four rakats, then he should stand up after tashahhud, raising hands as instructed in the previous rakah and recite Takbir. In the third or fourth rakah, recitation of Surah al-Fatiha is sufficient. There is no need to say another Surah. If a person is praying four rakats then he will return to this point twice before moving to the next section and sitting for the final tashahhud.
"Next, the Prophet (SAW) would get up for the third rakah with takbir." (Sahih -Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Performing the Third Rakah and Fourth Rakah and Sitting for the Final Tashahhud

After reciting Surah al-Fatiha, continue to complete the third rakah (or fourth rakah if praying four). After completing the last rakah, sit for the final tashahhud. Put the left foot under the right thigh and shin, with the right foot upright and top of toes facing the Qiblah. This way of sitting is called mutawarrikan. The left palm should cover the left knee with fingers spread out leaning heavily on the left knee. Put the right hand on the right knee and clench all the fingers on the right hand placing the thumb on the middle finger. Then, point the index finger (the one right next to the thumb) towards the Qiblah, and fix the eyesight on that finger. When raising the index finger, move it, and supplicate with it.
"The Prophet (SAW) would sit mutawarrikan." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
"The Prophet (SAW) would have his left foot under his (right) thigh and shin." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Baihaqee)
"The Prophet’s (SAW) right foot upright." (Sahih - Muslim & Abu Awaanah)
"The Prophet’s (SAW) left palm would cover his (left) knee, leaning heavily on it." (Sahih - Muslim & Abu Awaanah) Reciting the Du'a for Tashahhud and As-Salah 'Ala An-Nabiyy (SAW)

Recite silently the same du'a as in the first tashahhud and recite silently As-Salah 'Ala An-Nabiyy (SAW) as in the first tashahhud.
>> Performers of a 2 rakat prayer continue here and complete the prayer <<

Seeking Refuge from Four Things

After reciting As-Salah 'Ala An-Nabiyy (SAW) always read the following du'a silently:
"Allah humma 'innee a'u'thu bika min athabi jahannam wa min athabil qabri wa min fitnatil mah ya wal mamatee wa min shar-ril masihid-daj-jal"
[Oh Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the punishment of the grave, and from the trials of living and dying, and from the evil (trials) of the False Christ]
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) used to say, "When one of you has finished the last tashahhud (the final one in his prayer), let him seek refuge with Allah from four: From the torture of the Hell-fire, from the torture in the grave, and of the evil of the impostorous messiah (antichrist)." (Sahih - Muslim, Abu Awaanah, An-Nasaa'ee and Ibn al-Jaarood)
( Reciting a Du'a before the Tasleem (Salutation of Peace

There are many du’as that can be recited silently before tasleem. Below is the most common. Always recite silently.
"Allah humma innee thalamtu nafsee thulman katheeran, wala yaghfi ruth thunuba illa anta faghfirlee maghfiratan min'indika, war hamnee innaka antal ghafurur raheem."
(Oh Allah, I have been very cruel to myself (by ignoring my duty to You) and there is no one who can forgive the sins except You. So forgive me because You are the only Forgiver and have Mercy on me. Verily You are the Forgiver and Merciful)
It is reported by way of Abdullah son of Amru (RA) that Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq (RA) said to the Messenger of Allah (SAW): Teach me an invocation (a supplication) which I may petition (Allah) with in my prayer, he (SAW) said: "Say: ‘Allah humma innee thalamtu nafsee thulman katheeran, wala yaghfi ruth thunuba illa anta faghfirlee maghfiratam min'indika, war hamnee innaka antal ghafurur raheem.’" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Ending the Salah with Tasleem

Hands are to remain on the knees until the tasleem is complete. After turning the face to the right, making sure the entire right cheek is visible to anyone who may (or may not) be sitting behind. Then recite aloud or silently over the right shoulder, at any time of day:
"Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah"
(May the Peace and Mercy of Allah Be Upon You)
Then turning the face to the left, making sure the entire left cheek is visible to anyone who may (or may not) be sitting behind. Then recite aloud or silently over the left shoulder, at any time of day:
"Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah"
(May the Peace and Mercy of Allah Be Upon You)
The tasleem is now complete. This completes a two, three or four rakat salat.
"They used to gesture with their hands when saluting to the right and the left; when the Messenger of Allah (SAW) saw them, he said, "What is the matter with you, gesturing with your hands as if they are the tails of wild horses?! When one of you salutes, he should look towards his companion and not indicate with his hand." (Sahih - Muslim, Abu Awaanah, Siraaj, Ibn Khuzaimah and Tabaraani)
"The Prophet (SAW) would salute to right, "Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah" (such that the whiteness of his right cheek was visible), and on his left: "Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah" (such that the whiteness of his left cheek was visible)." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, An-Nasaa'ee, and At-Tirmithi)
"The Prophet (SAW) used to say, " ... it (the prayer) is exited by the
tasleem." (Sahih - Al-Haakim and Dhahabi)

I will continue

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24 -12 -2008, 01:03 AM

thank you sondos

wonderful and nice topics

thanks a lot , my sister

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24 -12 -2008, 01:11 AM

PRINCIPLES OF ISLAM

BASIC BELIEF

According to Islam you have to believe in Allah, the Angels of Allah
(Malaikah), the Books of Allah (Kutubullah), the messengers of Allah,
(Rusulullah), the Day of Judgement (Yawmuddin), the Supremacy of the
Divine Will (Al-Qadâr ) and life after death (Akhirah).

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24 -12 -2008, 01:13 AM

Allah

Allah is the name of God. Some people ascribe false attributes to Allah. We Muslims have our knowledge of Allah through what He revealed in the Holy Qura’n or through Prophet Muhammad (e , Salalahu Alihi Wasallam. SAW, peace be upon him).
“Allah, there is no god save Him, the Alive, the Eternal, Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. Into Him belongs what so ever is in the heavens and what so ever is in the earth. Who is he that intercedes with Him save by His leave? he knows that which is in front of them and that which is behind them, while they encompass nothing of His knowledge save that He will. His Throne includes the hwavens and the earth, and He is never weary of preserving them. He is the Sublime, the Tremendous” (Qura’n. 2:255).
“All that is in the heavens and earth glorify Allah and He is the Mighty, the Wise. His is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He ordains life and death and has power over all things. He is the First and the Last and the Inward and the Outward. He has knowledge of all things” (Qura’n. 57:1-4).
“Everything will perish save His countenance. His is the command and unto Him you will be brought back”(Qura’n. 28:88).
“The Originator of the heavens and the earth, when He will a thing He only says unto it “BE” and it is (Qura’n. 2:117)
“And not an atom’s weight in the earth or in the heavens escapes your Lord’s knowledge; neither is there anything smaller than that or larger, but is recorded in a clear decree” (Qura’n. 10-61).
“He knows what you conceal and what you reveal and God knows well the (secrets) of (all) hearts. (Qura’n. 64:4).
“There is nothing like unto Him” (Qura’n. 42:11).

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24 -12 -2008, 01:18 AM

Angles of Allah

The angels have been created from light, they obey Allah, carryout His will and have no free will, Angel Gibril (Gabriel) for example brought revelations from Allah to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and other prophets. Other angels record our deeds or carryout other functions

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24 -12 -2008, 01:22 AM

Books of Allah

Allah revealed Books of guidance through his prophets. Muslims believe in all the Original Books of Allah mentioned in the Qura’n, the Tawrat (Turah of Moses), the Zabur (Psalma of David), the Injil (Gospel) and Suhuf Ibrahim (the Scrollsof Abraham). The Qura’n is the only book of Allah which exists unchanged in its original form. The other Books are not in their original languages and are distorted and mixed with human words. The Qura’n was recorded as soon as it was revealed and was memorised by heart by Muslims.

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