Sunday, September 2, 2018

The Importance Of Namaz, Prayer (Salaat)

The Importance Of Namaz, Prayer (Salaat)

The Importance Of Namaz, Prayer (Salaat)  

The importance of establishing Prayer has been mentioned in the Holy Qur'an and Hadith, on several occasions:-  

The Importance Of Namaz, Prayer (Salaat)
  • Allah the Supreme states in the Holy Qur’ an: “ And keep the Prayer established, and pay the charity, and bow your heads with those who bow (in Prayer).” (Surah Baqarah) 
  • On another occasion, it is stated: “ Guard all your Prayers, and the middle Prayer; and stand with reverence before Allah.” (Surah Baqarah)  
  • On yet another occasion, it is stated: “ And keep the Prayer established at the two ends of the day and in some parts of the night.” (Surah Hud)  
The "two ends of the day" mean the morning and evening. The time before noon is classified as morning and the time after it is classified as evening. The Morning Prayer is the Dawn (Fajr) Prayer, and the Prayers of the evening are the Afternoon (Zohr) and the Evening (Asr) Prayers. The Prayers for the night are the Sunset (Maghrib) and the Night (Isha) Prayers. (Tafseer Khazain ul Irfan)  

The Holy Qur'an classifies Prayer as an act that is opposite to the habits of polytheists. It states, “ Inclining towards Him - and fear Him, and keep the Prayer established, and never be of the polytheists.” (Surah Ruum)  

In other words, not offering the Prayer is to be like the polytheists. This is further confirmed by the words of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) "The entity that lies between a bondman and disbelief, is the abandonment of Prayer." (Saheeh Muslim)  

The Holy Qur'an warns those who abandon Prayer, in the following words: “ And after them came the unworthy successors who squandered Prayer and pursued their own desires, so they will soon encounter the forest of Gai in hell.” (Surah Maryam)  

“ Gai” is a well in the lowest part of hell, in which accumulates the pus of its inhabitants. It is also mentioned that “ Gai” is the hottest and deepest part of hell. This is the well which Allah opens up whenever the heat of hell lessens, causing the fire of hell to rage again. This well is the destination of those who abandon Prayer – and adulterers, drunkards, usurers and those who hurt their parents.  

The Holy Qur'an has mentioned a trait of the hypocrites, that they are lazy in offering Prayers, and that they deem it to be a burden. It therefore states: “ Undoubtedly the hypocrites, in their fancy, seek to deceive Allah whereas He will extinguish them while making them oblivious; and when they stand up for Prayer, they do it unwillingly and for others to see, and they do not remember Allah except a little.” (Surah Nisaa)  

The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has said the following about the hypocrites: “ The most burdensome Prayers for the hypocrites are the Night Prayer and the Dawn Prayer. If they were to know the blessings they have in store, they would have come to them, even slithering.” (Saheeh Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim)  

The Holy Qur'an also explains that offering the Prayer is not at all a burden for those who believe in Allah and the Last Day. It says: “ And seek help in patience and Prayer; and truly it is hard except for those who prostrate before Me with sincerity - Who know that they have to meet their Lord, and that it is to Him they are to return.” (Surah Baqarah)  

We therefore know from the Holy Qur'an, and from the Hadith, that it is obligatory on all Muslims to offer Prayers 5 times daily. To be lazy in Prayer, and especially not to offer the Night and Dawn Prayers, are the traits of hypocrites. We also know that not offering Prayer is the way of the disbelievers - this is why the Sahabah (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) did not deem the abandonment of any deed as disbelief, except the abandonment of Prayer.  

The importance of Prayer can be gauged from the fact that it has been emphasised right from childhood. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has said: “ Command your children to pray when they become seven years old, and beat them for it (Prayer) when they become ten years old; and arrange their beds (to sleep) separately. 

Source: The Book Of Prayer (Kitaab-ul-salaat)     
By Allamah Sayyed Shah Turab Ulhaque Qadri Rahmatullah Alai

English Translation by Mohammed Aqib Farid Qadri
What Is Salaat, Namaz (Prayer)?

What Is Salaat, Namaz (Prayer)?

What Is Salaat, Namaz (Prayer)?

The Prayer is:  
  • The coolness of the eyes of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him)  
  • A pillar of religion  
  • The key to paradise  
  • The spiritual ascent of the faithful believer.  
  • The greater Jihad (holy war)  
  • A sign of faith  
  • Light of the heart  
  • The radiance of the face  
  • The nourishment of the soul.  
The Prayer is:  
  • A cause of blessings in the house  
  • A cause of abundance in provision  
  • Cure for ailments of the body and soul  
  • A light in the gloom of the grave  
  • A canopy in the hot sun on the Day of Resurrection 
The Prayer is:  
  • An entertainer of the heart amidst the fear of the grave  
  • A swift carrier across the thin bridge on the Day of Resurrection  
  • A means of attaining forgiveness from sins  
  • A barrier between hell and the offerer of Prayers  
  • A repeller of the devil  
  • A bestower of Allah's proximity and His favour.  

After proper acceptance of faith and its inherent beliefs, i.e. the recitation of the Pure Words (Kalemah Tayyebah), the most important duty is that of offering the Prayer.  


The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has stated: "The first duty that Allah, the Supreme, has ordained upon my nation is that of offering Prayer, and indeed Prayer is the first thing that will be taken account of on the Day of Resurrection."  

It is also reported in the Hadith that, "Whoever keeps the Prayer established, has kept his religion established - and whoever leaves Prayer has demolished religion".  

It is reported by Syedna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be well pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “ Allah the Supreme states, 'O the son of Adam! Free yourself for My worship, I shall fill your heart with content - and if you do not do so, I shall make you busy in several affairs but not remove your poverty.' " (Mishkaat ul Masabeeh, Ibn Majah)  

"Be content with five things before (the advent of) the other five: Youth before old age, good health before sickness, prosperity before poverty, spare time before indulgence in affairs, and life before death." (Hadith reported in Tirmizi)  

Regrettably, the Muslims of this age have forgotten Prayer. Most people simply do not have the time for it, whereas some people do offer their Prayers but do not know the proper way of offering it. It is imperative to learn the correct way of offering the Prayer, and to offer all the 5 Obligatory Prayers with the congregation.  

This concise book attempts to highlight the importance, excellence, mode and rules of Prayer from the Holy Qur'an, Hadith, books of Hanafi Jurisprudence, Fatawa Razvia and Bahaare Shariat. May Allah grant all Muslims the guidance to seek religious knowledge and to act upon it - Aameen (and through the supplications of the Holy Prophet - peace and blessings be upon him).  

Source: The Book Of Prayer (Kitaab-ul-salaat)     

By Allamah Sayyed Shah Turab Ulhaque Qadri Rahmatullah Alai

English Translation by Mohammed Aqib Farid Qadri

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Qurbaani Ka Waqt Kab Se Kab Tak Hai? (When can we perform Qurbani?) - QURBANI Q&A

Qurbaani Ka Waqt Kab Se Kab Tak Hai? (When can we perform Qurbani?) - QURBANI Q&A

Question: Qurbaani Ka Waqt Kab Se Kab Tak Hai? (When can we perform Qurbani?)

Answer:

Qurbaani Ka  Waqt 10th Zilhijja Ki Subah Saadiq Se 12th Ke Gurub Aaftaab Tak Hai Yani Teen Din Aur Do Raate, Lekin Daswi ko qurbani kerna Sabse Afzal Hai Fir Girahwi Fir Barahwi

Shahar Me Qurbbani Ki Jaye To Shart Ye Hai Ke Eid Ki Namaaz Ke Baad Ho Aur Dehaat Me Chunke Namaaz Eid Nahi Is Liye Subah Saadiq Se Ho Sakti Hai

Qurbaani Ke Waqt Qurbaani Hi Karni Laazim Hai Itni Qeemat Ya Itni Qeemat Ka Janwar Karne Se Wajib Ada Na Hoga

Qurbaani Ke Din Guzar Jane Ke Baad Qurbaani Fout Ho Gai Ab Nahi Ho Sakti Lihaza Agar Koi Janwar Qurbaani Ke Liye Kharid Rakha Hai To Usko Sadqa Kare Warna Ek Bakri Ki Qeemat Sadqa Kare

Jab Qurbaani Ki Sharte Payi Jaye (Jin Ka Upar Bayaan Huwa) To Ek Bakri Ya Bhaid Ka Zibah Karna Ya Gaaye Bhains Ka Saatwa Hissa Wajib Hai Is Se Kam Nahi Ho Sakta Yaha Tak Ke Agar Kisi Shareek Ka Hissa Saatwe Se Kam Hai To Kisi Ki Qurbaani Sahi Na Hogi Haa Saat Se Kam Shareek Ho Aur Hisse Bhi Kamo Beish Ho Lekin Kisi Ka Hissa Saatwe Se Kam Na Ho To Jayez Hai

Qurbaani Ke Sab Shareeko Ki Niyyat Taqarrub (Yaani Sawaab Pana) Hona Chahiye Khali Gosht Haasil Karna Na Ho Lihaza Aqeeqa Karne Wala Shareek Ho Sakta Hai (Ke Aqeeqa Bhi Taqarrub Ki Ek Surat Hai)

MUFTI IMRAN UL QADRI SAHEB

Monday, August 13, 2018

Dhul Hijjah Nafil Namaz Dua - Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah - Eid ud Duha Namaz

Dhul Hijjah Nafil Namaz Dua - Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah - Eid ud Duha Namaz

Zil Hajj Nafil Namaz Dua - Blessings of the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

Importance of Dhul Hijjah

Dhul Hijjah Nafil Namaz Dua - Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah - Eid ud Duha Namaz

The Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said and narrated by and on the authority of Hadrat Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (Radi Allahu Anhu),: “There are no days more beloved to Allah that He be worshiped in them than the ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Each day of fasting in it is equivalent to the fast of an entire year. And each night standing in prayer is equivalent to standing in prayer on the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr).” [Jaami’ al-Tirmidhi, Vol. 3, Hadith 758]

Hadrat Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (Radi Allahu Anhu) narrates that “The Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said: ‘When the evening of Arafah arrives, nobody with a mustard seed’s weight of faith (Iman) in their hearts is left, except that they are forgiven.” It was said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, is this restricted only to the people on Arafah?’ He said: ‘No, it is for all of the Muslims.’” [Majma’ al-Zawa’id, Vol. 3, Page 252]

Hadrat Sayyidatuna Ayesha (Radi Allahu Anha) narrates that, the Prophet (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) used to consider fasting the Day of Arafah as fasting one thousand days. [Majma’ al-Zawa’id, Vol. 3, Page 189]

Dhul Hijjah Nafil Namaz, Dua

1) 4 Rakats (2 Salams)

In the first night (After Isha Namaz) of Dhul Hijjah month, Pray 4 Rakats with 2 Salams. 
In every Rakat, read Sureh Fatiha once and Sureh Iqlas 25 times.

Rewards: Allah will bless with abundant Rewards and Blessings  Insha Allah

2) 2 Rakats

From the first night till 10th night (After Isha Namaz) of Dhul Hijjah month, Pray 2 Rakats with 1 Salams. 
In every Rakat, read Sureh Fatiha once and Sureh Iqlas 3 times.

Rewards: Allah will add abundant Rewards and Blessings in his Amal Nama and erase his sins from his Amal Nama.  Insha Allah

3) 2 Rakats

From the first night till 10th night (After Isha Namaz) of Dhul Hijjah month, Pray 2 Rakats with 1 Salams. 
In first Rakat, read Sureh Fatiha once, Ayatal Kursi once and Sureh Iqlas 15 times.
In second Rakat, read Sureh Fatiha once, Sureh Baqara last rukhu once and Sureh Iqlas 15 times.

Rewards: Allah will forgive his sins  Insha Allah

4) 4 Rakats

In the second night (After Isha Namaz) of Dhul Hijjah month, Pray 4 Rakats with 2 Salams. 
In every Rakat, read Sureh Fatiha once, Ayatal Kursi 3 times, Sureh Iqlas 3 times, Sureh Falaq 3 times and Sureh Naas 3 times.

After Salam, recite Darood Sharif and recite this below dua:

Subhana Dhil-Izzati wal-Jabaruti Subhana Dhil-Qudrati wal-Malakuti Subhanal-Hayyil-ladhi La-yamutu La ilaha illa Huwa yuhyi wa-yumitu wa-Huwa Hayyula yamut Subha-nallahi Rabbul-'ibaadi wal-bilaadi wal-hamdulil-lahi kathiran tayyibum-mubarakan 'ala kulli halin. Allahu Akbaru kabiran Rabbana jalla--Jalalun wa Qudratuhu bi-kulli-makan

Rewards: Recite Darood Sharif 11 times after the above dua and ask for anything (Which is Rightful) to Allah in dua and will be rewarded.  Insha Allah

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Saturday, August 11, 2018

When is Eid al Adha 2018?

When is Eid al Adha 2018?

Eid al Adha 2018 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 22nd of August 2018 in India and on Tuesday 21st in Saudi Arabia and Middle East Region. The actual date of Eid ul Azha is depends on the sighting of the moon of Dhul Hijjah.


When is Eid al Adha 2018?


In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi official moonsighting team have reported a positive sighting, giving the following dates:

Start of Hajj (8th Dhul Hijjah) - Sunday 19th August.

Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) - Monday 20th August.

Eid al-Adha - (10th Dhul Hijjah) - Tuesday 21st August.

The ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are great in virtue and it is from the Sunnah to increase in worship and good deeds; especially fasting on the Day of Arafah.

What is Qurbani?
Qurbani or Sacrifice means to slaughter of an animal in the name of Allah on the 10th, 11th or 12th of the Islamic month of Zil Hijjah.


The real purpose of qurbani is to attain Allah's consent and to wish to approach Him. A person who sacrifices an animal approaches Allah and attains His consent through it. Sacrifice is also an example of social assistance and solidarity. 

Read more on Steps to perform Qurbani

Qurbani Dua

Recite this Dua and slaughter the animal with the words: “Bismillahi Wallahu Akbar.”

Inni waz jahtu wajahi ya lillazi fa ta rassamawati wal arz hanifauv wa ma ana minal mushriqi na in na salaati wa nusuki wa mahya ya wa mamaati lillahi rabbil aalmin. La shariq lahu wa bizali ka uriratu wa ana minal muslimin. Allahumma ma la  ka wa min ka bismillahi Allahu Akbar.

If Qurbani is on your behalf, then After Qurbani Read the below Dua: 

Allahumma ta Kabbal minni kama ta kabbal ta min khalili ka Ibrahim Alayhi Wa Salatu salam wa Habeebi ka Muhammadin Saallalahu Ta’ala Alayhi Wasallam


 If slaughtering on the behalf of somebody else, instead of the words: “Minni” one should say : “Min” and take the name of the person and his father on whose behalf the Qurbani is being offered (Taqabbal Min ______ bin _________)


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