Struggling in Life? Discover How Salah Can Change Everything!
Every Muslim knows that Salah (prayer) is one of the most important obligations of Islam, a great act of worship, and the pillar of the religion. However, in addition to being an obligatory duty, Salah also plays a crucial role in an individual’s self-reform and moral training.
The Holy Quran states:
"Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book, and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prevents immorality and wrongdoing."
In this verse, it is clearly mentioned that prayer has the unique ability to prevent a person from wrongdoing and helps in their moral reform. Many hadiths explain that those who establish prayer properly gradually abandon sins and bad habits over time.
The True Meaning of Establishing Salah (Iqamat-e-Salat)
The term “Iqamat-e-Salat” does not simply mean performing Salah as a routine task, but rather, offering it with complete devotion and adherence to its outward and inward etiquettes, as demonstrated by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
For example:
Understanding and Observing Its Conditions, Sunnahs, and Etiquettes – One must acquire the correct knowledge of Salah and follow its conditions, Sunnah practices, and etiquettes as accurately as possible.
Attaining Humility and Sincerity in Salah – One should perform Salah with deep humility and presence of mind, as if they are standing before Allah and conversing with Him.
When a person establishes Salah in this manner, they are naturally granted the ability by Allah to perform righteous deeds and develop a strong inclination to stay away from evil. However, if someone performs Salah regularly yet continues to engage in immoral behavior or wrongdoing, they should realize that there is a deficiency in their prayer.
To truly establish Salah, consider the following:
Learn the Conditions and Sunnahs – Understanding the correct method of Salah ensures that all essential aspects are fulfilled.
Cultivate Humility and Sincerity – Imagine standing before Allah and conversing with Him; this mindset fosters devotion.
Focus on the Meaning – Understanding the supplications and verses recited in Salah enhances engagement and reflection.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"If a person's Salah does not prevent them from immorality and wrongdoing, then their Salah is meaningless."
Thus, it is essential that Salah is not seen as a mere burden to be fulfilled but rather as a means of true spiritual connection with Allah.
How Salah Influences Personal Development
Many Muslims perform Salah daily, but not all may experience its full spiritual and moral impact. The key lies in understanding and performing Salah correctly with sincerity and devotion. Here’s how it aids in self-improvement:
Strengthens the Connection with Allah – When performed with complete devotion, Salah becomes a means of direct communication with Allah, bringing inner peace and spiritual strength.
Encourages Self-Discipline – Praying five times a day instills discipline and structure, helping individuals lead an organized life.
Purifies the Heart and Soul – Regular prayer cleanses the heart from negative thoughts, arrogance, and malice, making a person more compassionate and kind.
Develops a Sense of Accountability – Knowing that one has to stand before Allah regularly encourages ethical behavior and mindfulness in daily actions.
Provides Emotional and Mental Stability – Engaging in prayer helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by fostering mindfulness and reliance on Allah’s mercy.
Can Salah Help Overcome Bad Habits and Sins?
There was a man who used to perform Tahajjud (late-night prayer) but would steal during the day. When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was informed about him, he said:
"Very soon, his Salah will stop him from stealing." (Reference: Tafsir Ibn Kathir)
After some time, the man repented and completely abandoned theft. This hadith shows how prayer gradually helps a person leave sins and bad habits behind.
Self-Reflection on Our Prayers
Nowadays, many people perform Salah regularly but still engage in various sins or immoral actions. According to the hadith, this means that there is some deficiency in their prayer. If they correct this deficiency and perform Salah with sincerity and proper etiquettes, then, as per Allah’s promise, Salah will certainly prevent them from evil deeds.
Thus, Salah is the best means for self-reform and moral development.
Making Salah a Transformative Experience
Salah is not just an obligation; it is a divine tool for self-improvement and spiritual elevation. By committing to sincere and mindful prayer, believers can experience profound personal growth, moral discipline, and a deeper connection with Allah.
Let us strive to perfect our Salah and experience its true impact in our lives. May Allah guide us in establishing our prayers with sincerity and devotion. Ameen.
A Prayer for Guidance
"O Allah, grant us the ability to perform Salah with all its outward and inward etiquettes so that we may benefit from its blessings in this world and the Hereafter. Ameen."
How many Sunnat rakats should be performed in Jumu'ah prayers? Jumma ki Namaz ki Rakat kitni hoti Hai? Understanding Sunnat Rakats in Jumu'ah Prayers: A Comprehensive Islamic Perspective
As-salamu alaykum to all readers seeking deeper understanding of our cherished rituals in Islam. Today, we delve into an important aspect of Jumu'ah prayers - the Sunnat rakats. A question often arises in the minds of many devout Muslims: How many Sunnat rakats should be performed in Jumu'ah prayers? Jumma ki Namaz ki Rakat kitni hoti Hai? This blog post aims to shed light on this topic, drawing from scholarly sources and interpretations within Islamic jurisprudence.
The Significance of Jumu'ah
Jumu'ah, the Friday prayer, holds a special place in the heart of Islamic worship. It's not just a prayer; it's a weekly spiritual assembly for Muslims, fostering community bonds and reinforcing their faith. The Khutbah (sermon) preceding the prayer is a time for spiritual guidance, while the prayer itself is a moment of collective worship and reflection.
The Number of Sunnat Rakats in Jumu'ah
In the structure of Jumu'ah prayers, Sunnat rakats play a crucial role. The total number of rakats in the Jumu'ah prayer is 14. This includes the obligatory Fard rakats and the Sunnat rakats. The Sunnat rakats are divided into those performed before and after the Fard prayer, reflecting their significance in the Islamic tradition.
Detailed Breakdown of the Rakats
A breakdown of the 14 rakats reveals a structured approach to Jumu'ah prayers:
- Four Sunnat rakats before the Fard prayer
- Two Fard rakats (the obligatory Jumu'ah prayer)
- Four Sunnat rakats after the Fard prayer
- Additional two Sunnat rakats before the four pre-Fard Sunnat rakats
- Two Nafil rakats (optional but recommended)
This structure underscores the importance of Sunnat rakats in complementing the obligatory aspects of the prayer.
Insights from Fatawa Razwiya
Imam-e-Ahle Sunnat Ala Hazrat Shah Ahmad Raza Khan, in his authoritative text "Fatawa Razwiya", highlights the significance of these Sunnat rakats. His interpretations, rooted in the Hanafi school of thought, emphasize the importance of performing these Sunnat rakats, especially those after the Jumu'ah Fard prayer.
The Significance of Adhering to Sunnat Rakats
Adhering to the Sunnat rakats is not merely a ritualistic practice but a reflection of a devout Muslim's commitment to following the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings. These Sunnat rakats represent an opportunity to deepen one's spiritual connection and seek additional blessings.
The Importance of Sunnat Rakats
The Sunnat rakats in Jumu'ah prayers hold immense spiritual value. They are seen as a way to emulate the Prophet's practice and to seek closeness to Allah. Neglecting these rakats without a valid reason is viewed as a deviation from the Prophet's teachings.
Prophetic Teachings on Sunnat Rakats with Hadith Reference
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Whoever omits my Sunnah is not from me." (Sahih Bukhari and Muslim). This Hadith underlines the importance of adhering to the Sunnah, including the Sunnat rakats in Jumu'ah prayers. It serves as a stark reminder of the significance of these practices in the Islamic faith.
The teachings of Islam underscore the importance of not just the obligatory aspects of worship but also the Sunnat practices. The Sunnat rakats in Jumu'ah prayers are not just ritualistic acts; they are deeply rooted in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and carry significant spiritual value. Adhering to these practices is a reflection of our commitment to the teachings of Islam and a path to spiritual enrichment.
Kin Baara Waqto Mein Nafil Padhna Mana Hai. Namaz kab nahi parhi ja sakti hai 12 waqto mein nawafil padhna mana hai.
1) Subah saadeq se suraj nikalne tak koi nafil jayez nahi siwaaye fajar ki 2 rakaat sunnat k. 2) Apne mazhab ki jamaat k liye aqamat huyi to aqamat se khatam jamaat tak nafil o sunnat padhna makrooh e tehreemi hai. - Albatta agar nama e fajar qaayem ho chuki aur jaanta hai k sunnat padhega jab bhi jamaat mil jaayegi agarche qaaede mein shirkat hogi to hukum hai k jamaat se dur alag fajar ki sunnat padh kar jamaat mein shareek hojaaye aur agar ye jaanta hai k sunnat padhunga to jamaat na milegi aur sunnat k khayaal se jamaat chodi to ye na jayez aur gunaah hai aur fajar k siwa baaqi namazo mein agarche ye jaane ki sunnat padhke jamaat mil jaayegi sunnat padhna jayez nahi jab k jamaat k liye aqaamat huyi. 3) Namaz e asar padhne k baad se aftaab zard hone tak nafil padhna mana hai. 4) Suraj doobne se lekar maghrib ki farz padhne tak nafil jayez nahi. 5) Jis waqt imam apni jaga se jumua k khutbe k liye khada hua us waqt se lekar farz jumua khatam hone tak nafil mana hai. 6) Ayen khutbe k waqt agarche pehla ho ya dusra aur jumua ka ho ya eidaen ka khutba ho ya kasoof o istesqaad e hajj o nikah ka ho, har namaz hata k qaza bhi jayez nahi magar sahib tarteeb k liye jumua k khutbe k waqt qaza ki ijazat hai. MASALA: 🍂 Jumua ki sunnate shuru kardi thi k imam khutbe k liye apni jaga se utha to chaaro rakaate pura karle. 7) Eidaen ki namaz k pehle nafil makrooh hai chahe ghar mein padhe ya eidgaah mein ya masjid mein. 8) Eidaen ki namaz k baad nafil makrooh hai jab k eidgaah ya masjid mein padhe ghar per padhna makrooh nahi. 9) Arfaat mein jo ZOHAR o ASAR milakar padhte hain unke beech me aur baad me bhi nafil o sunnat makrooh hai. 10) Muzdalfa mein jo maghrib o isha jama kiye jaate hain, faqat unke beech mein nafil o sunnat padhna makrooh hai, baad mein makrooh nahi. 11) Farz ka waqt tang ho to har namaz yahaan tak k sunnat fajar o Zohar makrooh hai. 12) Jis baat se dil bate aur usko dur kar sakta ho to usey bila dur kiya har namaz makrooh hai jaese peshaab ya pakhana ya riyaah ka ghalba ho to aesi haalat mein namaz makrooh hai, albatta agar waqt jaata ho to padhle aur aesi namaz phir dohraaye. * Yunhi khaana saamne aagaya aur uski khwahish ho ya aur koi aesi baat ho jisse dil ko itmenaan na ho aur khushu mein faraq aaye to aesi surat mein namaz padhna makrooh hai. MASALA: + Fajar aur Zohar k pure waqt awwal se aakhir tak bila karahat hain yaani ye namaze apne waqt k jis hisse mein padhi jaaye bilkul makrooh nahi. 📚 REFERENCE: 📔 QANOON E SHARIAT
"Praise be to Allah, the Sustainer of the Worlds;
Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
Master of the Day of Judgment.
Only you do we worship, and only your help we seek
Show us the straight way
The way of those whom you bestowed your Grace,
Those whose (portion) is not wrath
And who go not astray."
"Sub-hana Rabbi-al 'azeem"
“Glorified is my Lord, the Almighty”
"Sami 'allah hu liman hamida.
"Allah listens to him who praises Him"
"Rab-bana lakal hamd"
"Our Lord, praise be for you only”
"Allah u Akbar"
"Allah is the greatest"
“Sub-hana Rabbi yal a'la”
“Glory to Allah, the Exalted"
"At-tahiy-yatu lil-lahi was sala-watu wat-tay
yibatu. As-salamu 'alayka ay-yuhan-nabiy-yu
wa rahma tullahi wa bara-katuhu
As-salamu 'alayna wa'ala 'ibadil-la his-sali-heen”
"All our salutations are for Allah, and prayers, and good
deeds. Peace, mercy and blessing of Allah be on you, O
Prophet. May peace be upon us and on the devout slaves
of Allah.”
“Ash hadu al-la ilaha il-lal lahu
wa ash hadu an-na Muhammadan
'ab-duhu wa rasuluh.”
“I testify that there is no god but Allah
and I testify that Muhammad
is His slave and messenger".
"Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin
wa 'ala ali Muhammadin,
Kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema
Wa'ala ahli Ibraheema
innaka Hameedum Majeed
Allah humma barik 'ala Muhammadin
wa 'ala ali Muhammadin,
Kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema
Wa 'ala ahli Ibraheema
innaka Hameedum Majeed.”
"Oh Allah send your Mercy on Muhammad
and his posterity
as you sent Your mercy on Abraham
and his posterity.
You are the Most Praised, The Most Glorious.
Oh Allah, send your Blessings on Muhammad
and his posterity
as you have blessed Abraham
and his posterity.
You are the Most praised, The Most Glorious".
“Rubbana ‘atayna fi dunya hasanatuh, wa fil
akheratay hasanatuh, wa qina a'zaban nar.”
Our Lord, grant us the good of this world and of the
Hereafter and save us from the torture of the Fire
Jumma day is a Blessed Day, a day on which Hazrath Adam alayhis 'salam was born and so the Blessed day is know as Eid-ul-Momineen.
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala honoured Islam there with and gave glory to the Muslims. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says: when there is azan for the prayer on the Jumma day, run towards rememberence of ME and give up buy and sale. The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has made compulsory on you on this day of mine and in this place of mine. The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: if a man loses three Jumas without any excuse, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala puts a seal in his mind. In another narration : He throws Islam on his back.
There are seven conditions for a salaat to be corrected.
NIYYAT (intention) is made while saying the takbir at the beggining. It is permissible to make niyyat before that, too.
(I)
To make niyyat for salaat means to intend in the heart to perform a
particular Salaat - Its name, time, qibla, to wish to follow the imam
(when performing salaat in jama'at) etc. Such as saying, "I pray two
rakat (or as many required for that time) Fard (if its Fard or say
Sunnat if its Sunnat or say Wajib if its Wajib or Say Nafil if its
Nafil) of Fajr (or whichever Salaat it is) for Allah Ta'ala and facing
towards the Ka'aba."
(ii) Knowledge only, that is, knowing what is to be done will not be niyyat.
(iii) The niyyat made after the takbir of beginning is not correct and that salaat is not acceptable.
(iv)
When making niyyat for prayers that are fard or wajib, it is necessary
to know which fard or wajib they are. For example, it is necessary to
know the name of the fard and to say for instance, "To perform today's
early afternoon prayer (Zuhr)," or, the time's fard." When performing
the salaat of Eid or witr, it is necessary to think of its being wajib
and its name.
(v) It is good (mustahab) but not necessary to make niyyat for the number of rak'ats (cycles).
(vi) When performing a sunnat the niyyat "To perform salaat will suffice."
(vii)
When beginning to worship, saying orally only is not called niyyat.
Worships done without niyyat are not acceptable in all four Madhhabs
(Hanfi, Shaafi, Maliki and Hambali). Thus niyyat is done from the heart.
TAHRIMA means to say "Allahu Akbar"
When
beginning salaat it is Fard to say Tahrima. No other word to replace it
is acceptable. If the takbir is said too long, like AAllah (with AA
instead of one A) in the beginning or Akbaar (with aa instead of one a)
at the end, salaat will not be accepted. If 'Takbir' is said before the
Imam, salaat will not have started.
QIYAMmeans to stand.
(I) When standing, the two feet must be four finger's width apart from each other.
(ii)
In Fards,Wajibs and in the sunnat of Fajr salaat Qiyam is Fard. It
means a person who is healthy but performs the above mentioned salaat
while sitting, is not acceptable, He must perform all of the mentioned
Salaats with qiyam for his salaat to be accepted.
(iii) He who is
too ill to stand should perform salaat sitting, and if too ill to sit
he should lie down on his back and performs it with his head (by
moving,nodding his head,etc,). A pillow must be put under his head so
that his face will be towards the qibla instead of towards the sky. He
bends his knees, so that he will not stretch his legs towards the qibla.
(iii) As qirat is wajib to recite Surah
Fatiha and to also recite a sura or three ayats in every rak'at of
sunnats and of witr prayer and in the first two rak'ats of the fard.
(iv)
In the fard (prayers of salaat that are obligatory), it is wajib to say
the Fatiha and the other sura at the two first rak'ats. Additionally,
it is wajib to say Surah Fatiha before the sura. Furthermore, it is
wajib to say the fatiha once in every rak'at. If one of these five
wajibs is forgotten, it is necessary to make sajda-e-sahw.
(v) In
the third and the fourth rak'ats of the fard, it is sunnat for the Imam
as well as for a person who performs salaat individually to say the
Fatiha. [Ibni Abidin shami, p 343].
(vi) A settled (resident)
person who follows a traveling one stands up when the imam makes the
salam after the second rak'at,and performs two more rak'ats,but he does
not make the qirat. That is, he does not say the Fatiha or the other
sura. He does not say any prayer as if he were praying salaat behind the
imam.
(vii) In every prayer of salaat except Friday prayer and
Eid prayer, it is sunnat for the imam that the sura he says in the first
rak'at (after the Fatiha) be twice as long as the one he says in the
second rak'at.
(viii) It is makruh to say a sura in the second
rak'at three ayats longer than the sura said in the first rak'at.It is
always wajib to read the suras or ayats from the Qur'an.
(xi) A
person who is too ill to stand, or feels dizzy or has a headache or
toothache or pain in some other part of his body or can not control wind
or bleeding when he stands should perform salaat sitting.
QIRAT:
Means to read (recite) by mouth gently. Reading gently means to read
only as loud as can hear yourself. (I) The recitation is called Jahri,
that is, loud if its heard by people who stand on each side of the
recitor. (ii) It is fard to say an ayat (verse) of the Quran while in
Qiyam (standing) in every Rakat and it must be in the order as they are
written in the Quran. For example one cannot recite Surah Naas in first
rakaat and Surah Ikhlas in second.
RUKU: After
the sura you bend for Ruku whilst saying takbir. (I) In ruku men open
their fingers and put them on their knees. They keep their back and head
leveled in ruku. Also the arms and legs must be straight and then you
say, "Subhana Rabbiyel Azeem" at least thrice. (ii) If the imam raises
his head before you have said it three times you must raise your head
too. You must not wait to complete the recitation thrice. In Ruku women
do not open their fingers, they do not keep their head and back level,
nor their arms and legs straight.
It is sunnat, for the imam as
well as a person who is performing salaat alone, to say 'Sami Allahu
liman hamidah' while straightening up from Ruku. The Jama'at does not
say it. Right after saying it (if praying alone) or upon hearing the
imam recite it (if with jama'at), you must say 'Rab'bana lakal hamd',
and stand upright. Then, saying takbir (Allahu Akbar) start to kneel
down for the Sajdah. First place the right knee and then the left knee,
followed by the right and then left hand on the floor. Finally, the nose
and the forehead bones are placed put on ground.
SAJDAH
(prostration)
(i)
In Sajdah, fingers must be closed (no gap in between fingers), pointing
towards the qibla in line with the ears, and the head must be between
hands. It is fard to put the forehead on something clean, such a clean
stone, clean ground, clean wood or clean cloth and it is wajib to put
the nose down too. It is not permissible to put only the nose on the
ground without a good excuse. It is makruh to put only the forehead on
the ground. Thr nose should be pressured enough so that the bone of nose
feel the ground, its very important to keep in account when perfoming
salat on a soft carpet.
(ii) In sajda, you say, 'Subhana Rabbiyal A'la' at least thrice.
(iii)
It is fard to put two feet or at least one finger of any foot on the
ground. If both the feet are not placed on ground, salaat will be
annulled and not be accepted.
(iv) It is sunnat to bend the toes
and turn them towards the qibla. (v) Men must keep their arms and thighs
away from their abdomen.
(vi) Sajda must be done on the ground
on condition that you will press on them until you feel their hardness,
that is until your forehead cannot move downward any more. Same applies
for the nose. Special precaution is required on this issue when
peroforming salat on a carpet.
(vii) It is written in 'Halabi':
"When going into sajda it is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to pull up the skirts of
your loose long robe or your trousers, and it is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to
fold them before beginning salaat. It is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to perform
salaat with folded sleeves, cuffs or skirt." Special attention is needed
on this issue for the people of India and Pakistan who wear Shalwar and
Kurta. If pulled or folded one must repeat the Salat.
(viii) It
is Makruh to perform salaat with a bare head because of laziness or
without realizing the importance of performing salaat with a covered
head. For, not to cover one's head means to disobey the ayat: "Take your
ornamented clothes and cover yourself for salaat!"
(xi) It is sunnat to wrap a turban (Imama)
around the head whether in white or black color as Rasulullah Salallahu
Alaihi Wasallam used these colours or any other color.
(x) Allama
Ibne Abidin Shami Rehmatullahi Ta'ala Alaih said, "Direction towards
qibla is fard for salaat. That is, salaat is performed by turning
towards the direction of the Ka'aba. Salaat is performed for Allah.
Sajda is done for Allah Ta'ala only, not for the Ka'aba. One who makes
sajdah for the Ka'aba becomes a disbeliever."
QAI'DA-I-AKHIRA:
Means
sitting in the last rak'at. it is fard to sit as long as it takes to
say the Athiyyat, "Atthayyato Lillahe Wassalawato Wat Tayyebato Assalamu
Alaika Ayyohan Nabiyo Wa Rehmatullahe Wa Barakatoh Assalamu Alaina Wa
Ala Ibadillahis Sualaiheen Ashadu An La ilaah illal Laho Wa Ashadu Anna
Mohammadan Abdohoo Wa Rasooloohoo" When sitting, men put their left foot
flat on the ground with it toes pointing towards the right. They sit on
this foot. The right foot should be upright, with the toes touching the
ground and bent and pointing towards the qibla.
NOTE 1: Women
sit by Tawarruk. That is, they sit with their buttocks on the ground.
Their thighs should be close to each other. Their feet should jut out
from the right.
NOTE 2: When you reach at Ashadu An La raise your
index finger of your right hand upward facing about 45 degrees by
closing the fist, and drop it back and spread the hand to its original
position at illal Laho.
KHUROOJ BI SUN'EEHI:
To
signify the completion of prayer by word or action. It means to finish
out prayer by saying or doing something. Salaat is completed by saying,
"Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rehmatullah" First by moving head towards right and
saying it, then towards left and saying it. PRAYER AFTER THE SALAAT:
(i) It is mustahab (good) for the imam to turn right or left or towards the jama'at.
(ii)
It is stated in a hadith, 'If a person says, "Astaghfirullah
Al'azim-il-llazi La ilaha illa Huw-al-hayy-ul-qayyuma Wa Atubu ilayh",
after every prayer of salaat, all his sins will be forgiven.
(iii)
Imam and the followers raise their hands as high as their chest and
pray (Dua) for themselves and for all muslims. A hadith declares,
'Prayers (Dua) sent after the five daily fard will be accepted.'
(Tirmidhi). But the prayers (Dua) must be done with a vigilant heart.
Not with fingers turned towards the qibla, arms not opened apart in the
right-left direction, arms too close to each other, too far forward etc.
(iv)
While saying Dua, the fact is that it is mustahab (good) to say salaat
and salaam upon RasoolAllah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam),
(v) After making your Prayers (Dua), it is sunnat to rub the hands gently on the face.
The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: Hazrath Gibriel alayhis 'salam came to me with a clean mirror in his hand and said: This is Juma. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has made it obligatory on you, so that it may be a festival for you and after you for your followers. I Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said : what good there is for us in it? He said: You have got an suspicious time in it. If a man seeks anything to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala at this time, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has promised that He will give it to him. If he deprived of that, many aditional things are given to him in that connection. If anyone wants to save himself from any evil on that day, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala saves him from a greater calamity or a like calamity which has been decreed on him. Jumma day is the best day to us and we shall call it in the Resurrection day as the day of grace. I Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam asked him: what object is there in the calling it as the day of grace? He said: Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has made a valley in the paradise made of white musk. When the Jumma day comes, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala descends on His Throne in Illyyin and sheds His Lusture and they look on towards His august face. The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: The sun rose for the first time on the best Jumma day and Hazrat Adam alayhis 'salam was created on that day. He entered Paradise first on that day and he was thrown in to this world on that day and his pensance was accepted on that day. He Died on this day and Resurrection will take place on this day. This day is a day of blessing of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. The heavens and the angels have been given names on this day.
There is Hadis-e-shareef that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala will release six lacs of men from Hell on this day. The Most Honourable Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: when the Jumma day is safe, all the days remain safe. He Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: If a man dies on the Jumma day or night, the rewards of one martyrdom are written fOR him and the punishment of grave is forgiven.
By the Grace of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala i was also given life(born) on this earth is This Day, and i pray to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala that TO make us More close to the Righteous path with His Most Righteous Men as such i be prepared for This Day. Ameem Ya Rabul Alameen.
When beginning salaat, men raise both
hands. The tips of thumbs must touch the earlobes. Palms must be turned
towards the Qibla. Saying of Allahu Akbar (Takbir) begins as the hands
leave the ears and finish as they are folded under the navel.
NOTE:
Women raise their both hands as high as their shoulders and say the
takbir of beginning. Then they put their hands on their chest.
Watch video of Namaz Steps ( Namaz ka Tarika)
There are seven conditions for a salaat to be corrected.
NIYYAT (intention) is made while saying the takbir at the beggining. It is permissible to make niyyat before that, too.
(I)
To make niyyat for salaat means to intend in the heart to perform a
particular Salaat - Its name, time, qibla, to wish to follow the imam
(when performing salaat in jama'at) etc. Such as saying, "I pray two
rakat (or as many required for that time) Fard (if its Fard or say
Sunnat if its Sunnat or say Wajib if its Wajib or Say Nafil if its
Nafil) of Fajr (or whichever Salaat it is) for Allah Ta'ala and facing
towards the Ka'aba."
(ii) Knowledge only, that is, knowing what is to be done will not be niyyat.
(iii) The niyyat made after the takbir of beginning is not correct and that salaat is not acceptable.
(iv)
When making niyyat for prayers that are fard or wajib, it is necessary
to know which fard or wajib they are. For example, it is necessary to
know the name of the fard and to say for instance, "To perform today's
early afternoon prayer (Zuhr)," or, the time's fard." When performing
the salaat of Eid or witr, it is necessary to think of its being wajib
and its name.
(v) It is good (mustahab) but not necessary to make niyyat for the number of rak'ats (cycles).
(vi) When performing a sunnat the niyyat "To perform salaat will suffice."
(vii)
When beginning to worship, saying orally only is not called niyyat.
Worships done without niyyat are not acceptable in all four Madhhabs
(Hanfi, Shaafi, Maliki and Hambali). Thus niyyat is done from the heart.
TAHRIMA
means to say "Allahu Akbar"
When
beginning salaat it is Fard to say Tahrima. No other word to replace it
is acceptable. If the takbir is said too long, like AAllah (with AA
instead of one A) in the beginning or Akbaar (with aa instead of one a)
at the end, salaat will not be accepted. If 'Takbir' is said before the
Imam, salaat will not have started.
QIYAMmeans to stand.
(I) When standing, the two feet must be four finger's width apart from each other.
(ii)
In Fards,Wajibs and in the sunnat of Fajr salaat Qiyam is Fard. It
means a person who is healthy but performs the above mentioned salaat
while sitting, is not acceptable, He must perform all of the mentioned
Salaats with qiyam for his salaat to be accepted.
(iii) He who is
too ill to stand should perform salaat sitting, and if too ill to sit
he should lie down on his back and performs it with his head (by
moving,nodding his head,etc,). A pillow must be put under his head so
that his face will be towards the qibla instead of towards the sky. He
bends his knees, so that he will not stretch his legs towards the qibla.
(iii) As qirat is wajib to recite Surah
Fatiha and to also recite a sura or three ayats in every rak'at of
sunnats and of witr prayer and in the first two rak'ats of the fard.
(iv)
In the fard (prayers of salaat that are obligatory), it is wajib to say
the Fatiha and the other sura at the two first rak'ats. Additionally,
it is wajib to say Surah Fatiha before the sura. Furthermore, it is
wajib to say the fatiha once in every rak'at. If one of these five
wajibs is forgotten, it is necessary to make sajda-e-sahw.
(v) In
the third and the fourth rak'ats of the fard, it is sunnat for the Imam
as well as for a person who performs salaat individually to say the
Fatiha. [Ibni Abidin shami, p 343].
(vi) A settled (resident)
person who follows a traveling one stands up when the imam makes the
salam after the second rak'at,and performs two more rak'ats,but he does
not make the qirat. That is, he does not say the Fatiha or the other
sura. He does not say any prayer as if he were praying salaat behind the
imam.
(vii) In every prayer of salaat except Friday prayer and
Eid prayer, it is sunnat for the imam that the sura he says in the first
rak'at (after the Fatiha) be twice as long as the one he says in the
second rak'at.
(viii) It is makruh to say a sura in the second
rak'at three ayats longer than the sura said in the first rak'at.It is
always wajib to read the suras or ayats from the Qur'an.
(xi) A
person who is too ill to stand, or feels dizzy or has a headache or
toothache or pain in some other part of his body or can not control wind
or bleeding when he stands should perform salaat sitting.
QIRAT:
Means to read (recite) by mouth gently. Reading gently means to read
only as loud as can hear yourself. (I) The recitation is called Jahri,
that is, loud if its heard by people who stand on each side of the
recitor. (ii) It is fard to say an ayat (verse) of the Quran while in
Qiyam (standing) in every Rakat and it must be in the order as they are
written in the Quran. For example one cannot recite Surah Naas in first
rakaat and Surah Ikhlas in second.
RUKU: After
the sura you bend for Ruku whilst saying takbir. (I) In ruku men open
their fingers and put them on their knees. They keep their back and head
leveled in ruku. Also the arms and legs must be straight and then you
say, "Subhana Rabbiyel Azeem" at least thrice. (ii) If the imam raises
his head before you have said it three times you must raise your head
too. You must not wait to complete the recitation thrice. In Ruku women
do not open their fingers, they do not keep their head and back level,
nor their arms and legs straight.
It is sunnat, for the imam as
well as a person who is performing salaat alone, to say 'Sami Allahu
liman hamidah' while straightening up from Ruku. The Jama'at does not
say it. Right after saying it (if praying alone) or upon hearing the
imam recite it (if with jama'at), you must say 'Rab'bana lakal hamd',
and stand upright. Then, saying takbir (Allahu Akbar) start to kneel
down for the Sajdah. First place the right knee and then the left knee,
followed by the right and then left hand on the floor. Finally, the nose
and the forehead bones are placed put on ground.
SAJDAH
(prostration)
(i)
In Sajdah, fingers must be closed (no gap in between fingers), pointing
towards the qibla in line with the ears, and the head must be between
hands. It is fard to put the forehead on something clean, such a clean
stone, clean ground, clean wood or clean cloth and it is wajib to put
the nose down too. It is not permissible to put only the nose on the
ground without a good excuse. It is makruh to put only the forehead on
the ground. Thr nose should be pressured enough so that the bone of nose
feel the ground, its very important to keep in account when perfoming
salat on a soft carpet.
(ii) In sajda, you say, 'Subhana Rabbiyal A'la' at least thrice.
(iii)
It is fard to put two feet or at least one finger of any foot on the
ground. If both the feet are not placed on ground, salaat will be
annulled and not be accepted.
(iv) It is sunnat to bend the toes
and turn them towards the qibla. (v) Men must keep their arms and thighs
away from their abdomen.
(vi) Sajda must be done on the ground
on condition that you will press on them until you feel their hardness,
that is until your forehead cannot move downward any more. Same applies
for the nose. Special precaution is required on this issue when
peroforming salat on a carpet.
(vii) It is written in 'Halabi':
"When going into sajda it is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to pull up the skirts of
your loose long robe or your trousers, and it is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to
fold them before beginning salaat. It is Makruh-e-Tehrimi to perform
salaat with folded sleeves, cuffs or skirt." Special attention is needed
on this issue for the people of India and Pakistan who wear Shalwar and
Kurta. If pulled or folded one must repeat the Salat.
(viii) It
is Makruh to perform salaat with a bare head because of laziness or
without realizing the importance of performing salaat with a covered
head. For, not to cover one's head means to disobey the ayat: "Take your
ornamented clothes and cover yourself for salaat!"
(xi) It is sunnat to wrap a turban (Imama)
around the head whether in white or black color as Rasulullah Salallahu
Alaihi Wasallam used these colours or any other color.
(x) Allama
Ibne Abidin Shami Rehmatullahi Ta'ala Alaih said, "Direction towards
qibla is fard for salaat. That is, salaat is performed by turning
towards the direction of the Ka'aba. Salaat is performed for Allah.
Sajda is done for Allah Ta'ala only, not for the Ka'aba. One who makes
sajdah for the Ka'aba becomes a disbeliever."
QAI'DA-I-AKHIRA:
Means
sitting in the last rak'at. it is fard to sit as long as it takes to
say the Athiyyat, "Atthayyato Lillahe Wassalawato Wat Tayyebato Assalamu
Alaika Ayyohan Nabiyo Wa Rehmatullahe Wa Barakatoh Assalamu Alaina Wa
Ala Ibadillahis Sualaiheen Ashadu An La ilaah illal Laho Wa Ashadu Anna
Mohammadan Abdohoo Wa Rasooloohoo" When sitting, men put their left foot
flat on the ground with it toes pointing towards the right. They sit on
this foot. The right foot should be upright, with the toes touching the
ground and bent and pointing towards the qibla.
NOTE 1: Women
sit by Tawarruk. That is, they sit with their buttocks on the ground.
Their thighs should be close to each other. Their feet should jut out
from the right.
NOTE 2: When you reach at Ashadu An La raise your
index finger of your right hand upward facing about 45 degrees by
closing the fist, and drop it back and spread the hand to its original
position at illal Laho.
KHUROOJ BI SUN'EEHI:
To
signify the completion of prayer by word or action. It means to finish
out prayer by saying or doing something. Salaat is completed by saying,
"Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rehmatullah" First by moving head towards right and
saying it, then towards left and saying it. PRAYER AFTER THE SALAAT:
(i) It is mustahab (good) for the imam to turn right or left or towards the jama'at.
(ii)
It is stated in a hadith, 'If a person says, "Astaghfirullah
Al'azim-il-llazi La ilaha illa Huw-al-hayy-ul-qayyuma Wa Atubu ilayh",
after every prayer of salaat, all his sins will be forgiven.
(iii)
Imam and the followers raise their hands as high as their chest and
pray (Dua) for themselves and for all muslims. A hadith declares,
'Prayers (Dua) sent after the five daily fard will be accepted.'
(Tirmidhi). But the prayers (Dua) must be done with a vigilant heart.
Not with fingers turned towards the qibla, arms not opened apart in the
right-left direction, arms too close to each other, too far forward etc.
(iv)
While saying Dua, the fact is that it is mustahab (good) to say salaat
and salaam upon RasoolAllah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam),
(v) After making your Prayers (Dua), it is sunnat to rub the hands gently on the face. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN PERFORMING SALAAT:
(i)
When beginning to perform salaat, a woman raises both hands up to the
level of her shoulders. While standing she puts her right hand on the
left hand. However, she does not grasp her left wrist the fingers of her
right hand. She puts her hands on her breast. While making ruku, her
hands are placed on the knees, but do not grasp them. She keeps her
fingers close together. She does not keep her legs straight, nor her
back level. While making sajda, she lowers herself, bringing her arms to
her side while she keeps her abdomen placed over her thighs. She sits
on the buttocks, her legs inclined towards right.
(ii) A woman cannot be imam for men. If they follow a man as imam, they should be in last line of the jama'at.
(iii)
While performing salaat in jama'at, if a woman stands besides or in
front of a man, the man salaat will be Fasid (nullified). PAINFUL TORMENT AT THE TIME OF DEATH, IN GRAVE, ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT AND IN HELL.
A
hadith shareef, quoted in the book 'Qurratul'uyun,' declares, "If a
person does not perform salaat though he has no good excuse, Allah
ta'ala will give him fifteen kinds of punishment. Six of them will come
in the world, three will come at the time of death, three will come in
the grave, and three will come when rising from the grave. The six
plagues in the world are:
1-Person who does not perform salaat will not have barakat {blessings} in his life.
2-He will not have the beauty afforded to those who are loved by Allah ta'ala.
3-He will not be given reward for any good he does.
4-His supplications (duas) will not be accepted.
5-No one will like him.
6-Supplications that (other) Muslims invoke for him will do him no good. Kinds of torment he will suffer when dying are:
1-He will expire in an abhorrent, unsightly, repugnant manner.
2-He will die hungry.
3-No matter how much water he has, he will die with painful thirst. Kind of torment he will suffer in the grave are:
1-The grave will squeeze him. His bones will intertwine.
2-His grave will be filled with fire, which will scorch him day and night.
3-Allah
Ta'ala will send a huge snake to his grave. It is not like terrestrial
serpents. It will sting him at every prayer time each day. It will never
leave him alone any moment. Kinds of torment he will suffer after rising are:
1-Angels of torment will drag him to hell will never leave him alone.
2-Allah Ta'ala will meet him with wrath.
3-His
accounts will be settled in a very vehement manner, and he will be
flung into hell. (May Allah save us) On the other hand, we see that one
who performs salaat five times a day his sins are forgiven. As it is
stated in the hadith, RasoolAllah (salallahu alaihi wasallam) asked his
companions: "If there were a river in front of one's house and if he
washed himself in this river five times every day, would there be any
dirt left on him?" We (Jabir bin Abdullah and other sahaba present
there) said, "No, O Rasulallah." Allah's most beloved Prophet (salallahu
alaihi wasallam) said, "Likewise minor sins of those who perform the
five daily prayers are forgiven." Ibn Jawzi (may Allah be pleased with
him) wrote in his tafsir Elmugni: Abu Bakr Siddiq (may Allah be pleased
with him) said that, "When the time of a daily prayer of salaat comes,
Angels say, 'O the sons of Adam, stand up! Extinguish the fire prepared
to burn human beings by performing salaat.
Method of praying Qaza Salahs Quickly
If
someone has missed Salahs in their account. Either one time's or of
many years, they must pray their Qaza as soon as possible. Salah is a
Fard and not forgiven. On the day of judgement Salah will be the first
thing asked about.
For the people who have many years of missed
Salahs. There is a way to pray them quickly. Following instructions have
four exceptions and has all Fards and Wajibs for a complete Salat.
Please pray your Qaza as soon as possible. Even of you could pray one
days Qaza Salahs every day which are only 20 rakahs (3 wajib witr),
please do it. It only takes few mins to perform 20 rakahs according to
the following instructions.
1) In Ruku and
Sajdah instead of reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem" and "Subhaana
Rabbiyal A'la" three times, say it only once. But make sure do not leave
Ruku posture untill the Meem (M) of Azeem has been said properly.
Similarly do not leave the posture of Sajdah until Ala has been said
completely. Just make sure to say these Tasbeehaat properly and do not
rush.
2) In third and four Rakah of Fard Salah
instead of reciting the whole Soorah Fatiha say "Subhan Allah" three
times and go to Ruku, . Make sure "Subhan Allah" has been recited three
times properly, do not rush. This exeption is only for Fard. In third
rakah of Witr it's a must to recite full Soorah Fatiha followed by at
least three ayahs of Quran or a soorah (as we usually do in first and
second rakah). 3) In last Qaidah (when we sit
for Attahyyat) before Salam, after Attahyyat instead of full Durood and
Dua just say, "Allah Humma Salle Ala Sayedena Mohammad Wa Aalihi", then
finish the Salat with Salam. Dua is not a must here.
4) In Witr, instead of full Dua-e-Qunoot just say "Rabbigh Fir Lee" one or three times.
(Fatawa Rizvia, Part 3, Page 622)
Salatul Tasbih - For forgiveness of All Sins
Benefits of Salat-Ul-Tasbih
Our
Beloved Prophet Mohammed (Sallallaho Alihiwa Sallam) said to his uncle
Sayyiduna Abbass (may Allah be pleased with him), "Oh uncle, Shall I not
give you? Shall I not grant you? Shall I not award you? Shall I not do
mercy on you? When you do 10 things Allah will forgive your sins: of the
future and of the past; new and old; those you have forgotten and those
you did knowingly; big and small; hidden and revealed."
Then he
(Sallallaho Alihiwassallam) explained the taught the way to pray
Salatul Tasbih and then said if you can pray this salah once a day, if
you can not pray once a day then every Friday, and even if this is not
possible then once a month and even if this is not possible then once a
year and even if this is not possible then at least once in a lifetime
(Abu Dawood & Tirimzi) How to perform Salatul Tasbih
This
salaat (namaz) is offered in four rakat at a time and can be read in
any part of the day and night besides Zawal and Sunrise and Sunset
makrooh times, keeping in mind the forbidden times for performing Salat
(namaaz). But is is preferred before Zuhr (Fatawa Alamgeeri)
The Tasbih to be read in Salaat-Ul-Tasbeeh:
" Subhaan Allahi Wal Hamdulillahi Wa Laa ilaha illal Laahu Wallahu Akbar "
Method:
Goal is to recite above Tasbih 300 times in Four Rakah with the following method. In the first rakaat, after reading Sana "Subhaana Kallahumma...", read the tasbih 15 times.
Now
recite "Aoozubillah...", "Bismillah...", Then read sura Fatiha and a
Surah or minimum of three small Ayayhs then read the tasbih 10 times
again.
Go to ruku saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar), after
reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem" minimum of three times read the
tasbih 10 times in Ruku.
Saying "Samee Allahu Liman Hamidah Rabbana Lakal Hamdh" get up from ruku to qiyam position.
Now read the tasbih 10 times.
Go
to Sajdah saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar) and after reciting "Subhaana
Rabbiyal A'la" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times in
Sajdah.
Now go after first Sajdah go to Jalsa (sitting position)
saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar). Sitting in Jalsa read tasbih 10 times.
Go
to sajda again saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar) and after reciting
"Subhaana Rabbiyal A'la" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times
in Sajdah again.
Get up to begin 2nd rakat saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar).
Do
rakah #2 in same fashion, but before reading Bismillah "Bismillah...",
and Surah Fatiha, read the tasbih 15 times. Follow the rest as you did
in first Rakat.
After second Sajdah of Second Rakat sit in Qaidah
Oola (first sitting) read Attahiyat, Durood and Dua then get up for 3rd
rakaat without saying Salam.
Begin third Rakat, just like the first Rakat, with Sana "Subhaana Kallahumma...", read the above tasbih 15 times.
Follow the rest as you did in first Rakat untill you sit for Qaidah Akihra (last sitting) after second sajdah of fourth Rakah.
In Qaidah Akihra Attahiyat, Durood, Dua finish Salah with Salam. Special notes for Salat-Ul-Tasbih:
1) Do not count loudly. It will break Salah
2) Do not count on fingers or by holding a Bead Tasbih in hand. It is Makruh.
3)
You may count by pressing the fingers as a reminder. For example if you
are in Ruku. You me press pinky of your right hand first for the first
count, then the finger next to it for second count, then the middle
finger for third count, following this method untill you reach the pinky
of left hand will give you an exact count of ten. Use the same method
in Qayam, Sajdah and Jalsa.
4) If missed a count then make it up
in the next posture. For example if forgot to recite Tasbih after Surah
in Qayam. Then you may recite Tasbish 20 times instead of 10 in Rukuh
after "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem". Missed Tasbih cannot be recited in
Qayam after ruku and Jalsa between Sajdah. If you missed the Tasbih in
Ruku then recite 20 in the first Sajdah instead of the Qayam after
rukuh. Similarly if missed the Tasbih in first Sajdah then do not make
it up in Jalsa. Instead recite missed tasbih in the second Sajdah. If
Tasbih has been missed in last sajdah of second or fourth Rakah then you
can recite the missed ones before Attahiyat in Qaidah.
5) If you
miss a wajib in Salah and have to do Sajdah Sahaw. You dont have to
recite Tasbih in Sajdah sahoo, since the 300 count has been estalished.
But if you had missed Tasbih in any of the postures and remeber it now.
Then you may recite the missed Tasbih in Sajdah Sahaw now.
6) It
is preferable to recite after Surah Fatiha Sura Takathuur in the first
raka’, Surah Wal A’sr in the second raka’, Surah Kaferoon (qul ya
aiyuhal Kafiroon) in the third and Surah Akhlas (Qul hu Allah-hu ahd) in
the fourth raka’. If one does not remember these surah they can recite
the ones they prefer.
May Allah accept this dua’ (supplication)
for the sake of the trustworthy PROPHET MOHAMMED (Allah’s Grace &
Peace be upon him)
In the Takbeer-e-Tahrima to use the words 'Allah-o-Akbar'
To pray the whole of the Alhamdo Surat.
To join a Surat or a verse (Ayat) with Alhamdo. In a Farz Namaz for the first two Rakats and in a Witr, Sunnat or Nafl Namaz in all the Rakats.
To pray before a Surat or Ayat, Alhamdo only once.
Between Alhamdo and a Surat not to pray anything except 'Ameen' and Bismillah...
To go into Rukoo as soon as the Qirayat is finished
To perform one Sijdah after another without having a delayed gap in between. The gap must be no longer than one Rukun, meaning the time it takes someone to say 'Subhanallah' three times.
To pause between actions, meaning a gap of time the same as at least one 'Subhanallah' between, Rukoo, Sijdah, Quwmaa and Jalsa.
Quwma, meaning to stand up straight after Rukoo.
When in Sijdah to have three toes on each foot to be flat on the ground and the tips pointing towards Qibla.
Jalsa, meaning to sit up between two Sijdahs.
Qaidah-e-Oola, meaning to sit after two Rakats, if there are more than two Rakats in a Namaz, whether it is a Nafl (voluntary) Namaz.
Not to continue further after Tashahhud (Attahiyat) in a Qaida-e-Oola for a Farz, Witr or Sunnat-e-Maukida Namaz.
To pray in both Qaidahs the whole of Tashahhud, in fact, regardless of the amount of Qaidahs in a Namaz to pray the whole of Tashahhud is Wajib, if even one word is left out of Attahiytat the Wajib will be missed.
In both Salaams the word Salaam is Wajib, the words 'Alaikum Wa Rahmutullah' is not Wajib.
To pray 'Dua-e-Kunoot' in Witr.
To perform Takbeer in Kunoot (To lift your hands and say Allah-o-Akbar in the third Rakat of Witr).
All six Takbeers of Eid Namaz's
The Takbeers in the second rakat of the Eid Namaz and for them to have the words 'Allah-o-Akbar.
The Imam to pray loudly in all Jehri Namaz and to pray quietly in non Jehri Namaz.
To pray all Farz and Wajib Namaz in routine (meaning to pray the before one's before and the after one's after).
To perform only one Rukoo in every rakat and to perform only two Sijdahs.
Not to perform a Qaidah before two rakats and not to perform a Qaida in the third rakat if it is a four rakat Namaz.
To perform Sijdah-e-Tilawat if an Ayat of Sijdah has been prayed.
If there has been an error (where a Wajib has been missed) then to perform Sijdah-e-Sahoo.
There is not to be a gap between two Farz actions or between two Wajib actions or a Farz and a Wajib actions longer than the time it takes to say Subhanallah three times.
If the Imam is performing Qirayat, whether it is loudly or quietly, the Muqtadees to remain completely quiet.
Except for Qirayat, to follow the Imam in all the Wajibs.
Watch video of Namaz Steps ( Namaz ka Tarika)
Except for the Farz and Wajib actions, all the rest of the actions mentioned in the method of Namaz are either Sunnat or Mustahhab. They should not be missed on purpose, and if they are missed by mistake then it is not necessary to perform Sijdah-e-Sahoo nor repeat the Namaz. If however, you repeated the Namaz then it is a good thing. If you want to know in more detail the Sunnats and Mustahhabs then read either Bahar-e-Shariat or Fatawa-e-Razvia as we have not gone into small detail or abbreviated them here.
With Wuzu, face towards the Qibla and stand so that there is a gap of four fingers between your feet. Take each hand to each ear and touch the lobes of the ears with the thumbs and leave the rest of the fingers in their normal state, don't join them together or spread them apart.
Face the palms of the hands towards the Qibia and your sight is to look at the sijdah. Then make a firm intention in your heart as to which Namaz you are praying and while saying 'Allah-o-Akbar' lower your hands and join them below the naval. The way to join the hands is to have the palm of the right hand on top of the back of the left hand wrist, keep the middle three fingers straight and circle the left wrist with the thumb and the little finger firmly grasping the hand.
Then pray 'Sana' meaning Subhanakallah Humma Wa Bihamdika Wa Tabarakasmuka Wa Ta'ala Jadduka Wa Laa ila'ha Ghairuk" . Then pray Ta'awwuz meaning "A'oozu Billahi Minas Shaitaanir Rajeem" and then pray Tasmee'a meaning "Bismillah' ir'rahman'ir' Raheem" .
Then pray the whole of the 'Alhamdo' Surat and say 'Aameen' quietly. After this, pray any Surat or three ayats or one ayat which is equivalent to three small ayats.
Then whilst saying Allah-o-Akbar go into the Rukooh. Grasp the knees with the hands and spread your fingers over the knees. Keep your back straight and your head level with your back and make sure that you are not too far up or kneeling to low down and keep your sight on your feet and pray at least three times "Subhana Rabbi'al Azueem' and then pray this whilst standing up 'Sami Allahu Liman Hamidah' and if you are praying Namaz alone then also say 'Allahumma Rabbana Walakal Hamd' and then while saying Allah-o-Akbar go into the Sijdah.
The way to do this is to first put your knees on the ground, then put your hands at the side of the place where your are going to put your head and then place your head by first placing your nose on the ground and then your forehead and then press hard on your nose. Look towards your nose and keep your elbows up so that they don't touch the ground and leave a gap between your armpits and make sure that there is a gap between your thighs and your stomach. Place all your toes so that their tips are pointing towards the Qibla and their bases are flat on the ground. Keep your hands flat and have your fingers pointing towards the Qibla. Then pray at least three times 'Subhana Rabbi al A'ala'.
Then lift your head up while saying Allah-o-Akbar with first lifting your forehead then your nose then your face and then your hands. Keep your right foot upright and lay your left foot flat and sit on it firmly. Place your hands on your knees with the finger tips pointing towards the Qibla and the palm of your hands flat near your knees and the base of the .fingertips laid flat at the end of your kneecaps.
Then whilst saying 'Allah-o-Akbar' go back into the Sijdah and this is done in the same way as the first one. Then stand up by placing your hands on your knees and putting pressure on your knees and legs stand upright, don't put your hands on the ground to assist you to stand up. Now pray only 'Bismillah'ir' Rahmaan'ir' Raheem' and then Alhamdo and another Surat and as before perform Rukooh and Sijdah, and when getting up from the second Sijdah leave your right foot upright and lay your left foot flat and sit upright. And pray •AttahiyyaatuLillahi Was Salawato Wattayyibatu Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhannabi 'o 'Warahmatullahi Wabarka'tuhu Assalamu Alaina Wa'ala'Ibadillahis Sa'liheen, Ash'had'u'un La ilahaillallahu Wa Ash'hadu Anna MuhammadunAbd'uhu Wa Rasooluh', This is known as Tashahhud.
When you are reaching La'ilaha make a circle in your right hand by joining the thumb with the middle finger and curl the small and it's adjacent finger with the middle finger and on the word La lift your index finger but don't move side to side and when you reach 'illallahu' straighten your hand back to normal. Now if you have more than two Ra.kats to pray then stand back up and pray more Rakats, but for a Farz Namaz there is no need to join another Surat after Alhamdo and then continue and when you reach your last Qaidah (sitting position) pray Tashahhud and then pray the DuroodSharif called Durood-e-lbrahim'Allahumma Salleh Ala Sayyidina Muhammadin Wa'ala' Aale Sayyidina Muhammadin Kama Sallaiyta Ala Sayyidina Ibraheema Wa' Ala Aale Sayyidina Ibraheema InnakaHameedum Majeed -Allahumma Baarak Ala Sayyidina Muhammadin Wa' Ala Aale Sayyidina Muhammadin Kama Baarakta Ala Sayyidina Ibraheem Wa' Ala Aale Sayyidina Ibraheema Innaka Hameedum Majeed' After this pray'Allahumag Firii Wali Wale Dayya Wal Ustaad'e Wal Jamee'il Mu'mineena Wal Mu'meenat Wal Muslimeena Wal MuslimatAI'Ahya'eMinhum Wal Amwaat'e Innaka MujeebudDa'waatBirahmatikaYa Ar'hamarr'ahimeen' or pray another Dua-e-Ma'soor or pray 'Allahumma Rabbana Aatina Fid DuniyaHasanatawWafil Akhirati Hasanataw Wa QinaAzaabanNaar' Make sure you pray this by starting it with 'Allahumma' and then turn your head towards your right shoulder and say'Assalamu Alai'kumWarah'matullah' and then turn your head towards your left shoulder and repeat the same words again.
The Namaz has now finished, so raise both your hands and pray any Dua for example'Allahumma Rabbana Aatina Fid Duniya Hasanataw Wafil Akhirati Hasanataw Wa Qina Azaaban Naar' then rub your hands over your face. This is the method for an Imam or a male praying Namaz on their own.
If however, you are a Muqtadee meaning praying in congregation (Jamaat) and behind an Imam then don't perform Qiraayat meaning don't pray 'Alhamdo' or a Surat, whether the Imam is praying loudly or quietly. Qiraayat is not allowed in any Namaz if it is being prayed behind an Imam.
If the Namazee is a female then at the Takbeer-e-Tahrima she should lift her hands only upto her shoulders and then place her left hand on her chest and the right hand on top of it. When performing Rukoo she should only bend a little so that her hands reach her knees and she should not put pressure on her knees and keep her fingers tightly together and not to straighten her back like males.
When performing Sijdah she should crawl up and perform Sijdah so that the arms are joined with the sides, her stomach is joined with her thighs and her thighs are crawled up with her shins and her feet are pointing outwards and are flat. In Qaidah she should have both her feet pointing outwards towards the right and are flat. She should sit on her left buttock and keep her hands in the middle of her thighs.
Juma ka din hum Musalmano ke liye EID jaisa darja rakhta hai. Juma ke din ki hui ek neki ka ajr 70 guna badh kar milta hai. Aur ek burai ka Gunah bhi 70 gunah badh kar milta hai. 1. Juma ko gusal zaroor kare. Huzur saw ne farmaya"Jis shakhs ne JUMA ko (paak hone ke bawjood sirf sawaab ki niyat se) gusal kiya to uske agle pichle sab gunah maaf ho jate hain "Ek dusri hadees me hain ki "Juma ka Gusal baalo ki jadon me se bhi Gunaho ko bhi nikal phekta hai" 2. Juma ko Kasrat se Durood padhe. Kyunki Juma ko farishto ki ek jamaat sirf isi kaam me hoti hai ki Huzur saw per padha jane wala DUROOD aap ke paas pahuchati hai. Sabse afzal DURROD IBRAHIM hai. 3. JUMA ko SALAAT-ut-TASBEEH ki namaz bhi padhe. Huzur saw ne farmaya ki "Ye namaz jo padhta hai uske agle-pichle, chote-bade, jaan bijh kar kiye hue aur anjane me kiye hue, sageera aur kabeera, sab Gunah maaf ho jate hain." Aur JUMA ko sab amal ka sawaab 70 guna badh kar milta hai to is ki Fazeelat aur badh jati hai. 4. JUMA ko ASR ki namaz ke baad jo shaks ye DUROOD 80 padhega "ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMADIN NABIYIL UMMIYEE WA ALAA AALIHI WASALLIM TASLEEMA" to uske 80 saal ke Gunah maaf honge aur 80 saal ki Ibadat uske aamaal-naame me likhi jaegi. 5. JUMA ko SURA KAHF padhe, Huzur saw ne farmaya "Jo shakhs Juma ko Sura Kahf padhega to agle hafte tak uske saath ek noor rahega jo KAABE tak pahuchta hoga aur agar is dauran DAJJAL nikal aaya to uske fitne se mahfooz rahega" Ek dusri Hadees me hai ki "Jo shakhs JUMA ko SURA KAHF padhega to agle hafte tak ke uske Gunaho ka kaffara ho jaega" ALLAH hum sab ko tofiq de aur zyada se zyada DEEN ki mehnat karne wala banaye. Jumma Namaz Q&A
