Hadees

Jab tum kisi ko dost banao to apne dil mein
aik qabristan bana lo jahan tum uski buraiiyan
aur raaz dafna sako
Prophet Muhammad PBUH ---

Acha dost kitni dafa hi kyun na ruth jaye
ussey mana lena chahiyeh kyun ke
tasbeeh ke daney kitni dafa hi kyun na bikher jayein
chun liye jatey hein
Hazrat Ali (RA) ---

Jab aankhein nafs ki pasandeeda cheezein dekhnein lagein
to dil anjaam say andha ho jata hai
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Ikhtiyar, taqat aur daulat milne par log badaltey nahin
balkey be-naqaab ho jatey hein
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Din ki roshni mein rizq talash karo aur
Raat ki tareeki mein usse talash karo
jo tumhein rizq deta hai
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Kisi ko tum chaho aur woh tumhein thukra de,
Yeh uski badnaseebi hai. Koi tumhein na chahey
aur tum usse zaberdasti apna banana chaho,
ye tumhare nafs ki zillat hai
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Insaan dukh nahin deta, insaanoun say
wabasta umeedein dukh deti hein
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Agar kisi ka banna chahtey ho to poori haqeeqat say ban jao
warna apni zaat mein aisi haqeeqat paida kar lo ke
koi haqeeqat mein tumhara ban jaye
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Sadqa (charity) jab apne malik ke hath se nikalta hai to
Uss waqt 5 jumley kehta hai

1. Main faani maal tha tu nay mujhe baqa di
2. Main tera dushman tha ab tu nay mujhe apna dost bana liya
3. Aaj say pehlay tu meri hifazat karta tha
ab mein teri hifazat karoun ga
4. Main haqeer tha tu nay mujhe azeem bana diya
5. Pehlay mein tere hath mein tha ab mein khuda ke haath mein hun
Prophet Muhammad PBUH---

Logoun ki zarooraton ka tum say wabasta hona
tum par Allah ki inayat hai
Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)---

Jab gunahon ke bawajood Rab-ul-Izzat ki naimatein
musalsil tumhein milti rahein to hoshiyar ho jana
ke tumhara hisaab qareeb aur sakht tareen hai
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Mujhe jannat say zyada masjid mein bethna acha lagta hai
kyun ke jannat mein mera nafs khush hoga,
jab ke masjid mein mera rabb khush hoga
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Momin woh nahin jis ki mehfil paak ho,
Momin woh hai jis ki tanhaii paak ho
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Barish ka qatra seep aur saanp dono ke munh mein girta hai..
seep ussey moti bana deta hai,
saanp ussey zehr bana deta hai..
jiska jaisa zarf waisi uski takhleeq
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

One thing that is better not expressed
even if it is true, is a man's praise for himself
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

3 kaam kisi ke dil mein aapki izzat badhatey hein

1. Salaam karna
2. Kisi ko jagah dena
3. Asal naam se pukarna
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Koshish karo ke tum dunya mein raho
dunya tum mein na rahey kyun ke
kashti jab tak paani mein rehti hai khoob terti hai
lekin jab paani kashti mein ajaye to woh doob jati hai
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Apni zubaan ki teezi uss maa par mat aazmao
jis ne tumhein bolna sikhaya
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

Mere Allah, meri izzat ke liye yehi kafi hai
ke mein tera banda hun aur mere fakhar ke liye
yehi kafi hai ke tu mera parwardigar hai..
tu waisa he hai jaisa mein chahta hun..
bas tu mujh ko waisa bana day jaisa tu chahta hai
Hazrat Ali (RA)---

5 cheezon ki 5 jaga par hifazat karo

1... mehfil mein zubaan ki
2. bazaar mein aankh ki
3. namaz mein dil ki
4. dastarkhwan mein pait ki
5. nigah mein haya ki

Hazrat Ali (RA)---


3 cheezein insaan ko Allah se door karti hein

1. apne aamaal ko zyada samajhna
2. apne gunhaoun ko bhool jana
3. apne aapko sab se behtar samajhna
Hazrat Ali (RA) ---

6 cheezein amal ko zaya karti hein

1. logon ke aaib talash karna
2. Dil ki saqti
3. Dunya ki mohabbat
4. Haya ki kammi
5. Lambi umeed.
6.. Zulm
Hazrat ALi (RA)---

A friend cannot be considered a friend
unless he is tested on three occasions

1. At the time of need
2. Behind your back
3. After your death
Hazrat ALi (RA)---

Agar kisi ka zarf aazmana ho to zyada izzat do..
woh aala zarf hua to aapko aur zyada izzat dega
aur kam zarf hua to khud ko aala samjhe ga
Hazrat ALi (RA)---

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Conditions for Namaz (Salat) - The Rules of Namaz

There are 6 conditions for Salat:

1:Taharath [Cleanliness]

The first qualification is cleanliness. This means that the person praying Namaz (which will now be referred to as Namazee) must have their body, clothing and the place where Namaz is going to be performed, clean from impurities such as urine, stools, blood, alcohol. dung, animal excretion, etc. Also the Namazee must not be without bathing or ablution.

For Salat 3 things are very important

a:He should be clean with all the inner cleanings
b:Body should be clean
c:The prayer place should be clean

2:Satre Aurath

The second qualification is covering of the body. This means that the male's body must be covered from the navel upto and including the knees. The female's body must be completely covered except for the face, the hands below and including the wrists and feet below and including the ankles.

3:Waqt

The third qualification is time. This means that whatever time is allocated to a particular Namaz, that Namaz is prayed. For example, the Fajr Namaz is prayed from the break of dawn to before sunrise. Zohar Namaz is prayed after midday to the time when there are two shadows to everything except for the original shadow (mid afternoon). Asr Namaz is prayed from when there are two shadows until sunset. Maghrib Namaz is prayed after sunset to when the natural light disappears. Isha Namaz is prayed after the natural light has disappeared until before the break of dawn.

4:Isteqbale Qibla

The fourth qualification is the facing towards Qibla. This means to face towards the Holy Ka'aba (in Makkah).

5:Niyat

The fifth qualification is intention. This means that whatever Namaz is being prayed for whatever time i.e. Ada, Qaza. Farz, Sunnat,Nafl etc. to make a firm intention in the heart for that Namaz.

6:Takbeer-e-Tahrima

The sixth qualification is Takbeer-e-Tahrima. This means to say Allah-o-Akbar and start the Namaz. This is the last qualification and once said the Namaz begins. If you then say something to someone or eat something or drink something or perform any action which is against Namaz then the Namaz will break. The first five qualifications must remain from when the Takbeer-e-Tahrima is said, to until the Namaz is completed, otherwise the Namaz will not count.

[Qanoon E Shariat]

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• Method of Performing Eid Namaaz
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• Do's and Don'ts of Namaz
• Position of Feet in Namaz

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How is Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated after Ramadan

Praise be to Allah (SWT) for the blessings of faith, and may His peace and blessing be upon the seal of the Prophets, Mu­hammad Bin Abdullah, his family and companions until the end of time. The believer should be cognizant of the fact that the month of Ramadan is nearing are end and its departure is imminent. Ramadan may be a witness for or against you. Who­ever is blessed to fill it with faith and good deeds should thank Allah for the honor, and must be assured of reward in the Hereafter. For Allah (SWT) will never deny a soul his or her just and complete reward. Whoever fills it with unseemly acts should return to Allah in repentance, which He has promised to accept.

How to perform Eid-ul-Fitr Namaz and Nawafil Namaz (Salat) on day of Eid-ul-Fitr

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Allah (SWT) has mandated acts of worship at the end of Ramadan in order to assist us in our desire to express our love for Allah, to strengthen our faith and increase the weight of our deeds. He mandated fast breaking alms (Zakatul Fitr); legis­lated glorification and exaltation of Allah, (Takbeer) on the eve of 'Eid beginning from sunset until the time of 'Eid.

He (SWT) stated: “He wants you to complete the prescribed pe­riod and to glorify Him in that He has guided you and perchance you shall be grateful” (Al-Qur'an, 2: 187)

The takbeer goes like this:
“Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaaha illallah, wallahu Akbar Allahu Akbar wa lillahil hamd.”

Men will say this Takbeer aloud in Masaajid,
market places, and in homes affirming Allah's glory and publicizing His mercy upon them. Women will express their Takbeer silently as they are commanded to conceal their voices. Allah (SWT) legislated `Eid prayer. It culminates in the remembrance of Al­lah (SWT).

The Messenger of Allah (saas) commanded his fol­lowers, men and women, to fulfil this `Ebadah and His com­mands must be obeyed by all, as Allah (SWT) said:
“O ye who believe, obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and make not vain your deeds.”
(Al Qur'an, 47: 33)

He commanded women to leave their homes and attend 'Eid, whereas their praying at home is at other times more preferable and better.

In a Hadith related by Umm `Atiyah, she said, “The Messenger of Allah commanded us to leave our homes for `Eidul Fitr and `Eidul-Adha prayers, includ­ing mature, menstruating women and virgins. As for the menstruating women, they should keep away from the place of worship but should participate in good deeds and du`a. `Umm `Atiyah interrupted: ‘O Messenger of Allah, some of us do not have the outer garment (Jal­bab)!’ He replied: ‘She may borrow it from her friend.’” (Muslim and Bukhari)

It is recommended to eat a few dates in odd numbers before leaving for `Eid in `Eidul Fitr, in accordance with the report from Anas Bin Malik (raa), who said: “The Messenger of Allah (saas) will not leave for `Eidul Fitr until he eats some dates in odd numbers.” (Ahmed / Bukhari)

It is recommended to go to the `Eid site walking instead of rid­ing unless the place is far or the person is unable to walk due to age or illness. Men should wear their best clothes, but should avoid silk and gold. Women should wear modest and decent long dresses, and avoid flashy or immodest outfits and per­fumes in their outing for `Eid. `Eid prayer should be observed in the most humble and devoted manner.

One should praise Allah often and seek His mercy and should remember the ultimate gathering in the Hereafter (Al Maqamul a'Azam). He should be cognizant of the fact that there is ine­quality and disparity among the ranks of the believers on `Eid day as there will be disparity in ranks among the believers in the Hereafter.

Allah (SWT) stated: “See how We have bestowed more on some than on others, but verily the Hereafter is more in rank and gradation and more in excellence.” (Al-Qur'an, 17:21)

One should be jubilant that he or she is blessed to fast during Ramadan and has been able to observe prayers, recitation of Al-Qur`an and giving of Zakaat. These acts are better for us than this world.

Allah (SWT) says: “Say in the bounty of Allah and in His mercy, in that let them rejoice; that is better than the wealth they hoard.” (Al-Qur'an, 10: 58)

Indeed, if the `Ebadah of this Ramadan is finished and the `Eid prayer is completed the `Ebadah of the believer will not finish until death.

Allah (SWT) states: “O ye who believe, fear Allah as He should be feared, and die not except in a sate of Islam” (Al-Qur'an, 3:102)

Also, “And serve thy Lord until there comes unto thee the Hour that is certain.” (Al-Qur'an, 15: 99).

The Messenger of Allah said: “When the servant of Allah dies, his deeds are cut off.”

So the service to Allah is continuous until the end of life. The end of Ramadan does not mean the end of fasting. There is the highly recommended fasting of six days in Shawwal, and three days sunnah fasting in every month, as well as on Mondays and Thursdays, and fasting most of Shaban and Muharram. If Ramadan is over, night prayers are not. Praise be to Allah, this remains a sunnah of the Messenger (saas) every night of the year forever.

In a Hadith by Mughirah bin Shu'bah (raa) he said: “The Messenger of Allah (saas) regularly prayed at night until his feet swelled'. He was asked, ‘Why (this hardship)?’ He responded: ‘Why shouldn't I be a ser­vant who expresses his gratitude this way.’” (Bukhari)

In another Hadith related by Abdullah bin Salaam (raa), the Messenger said:
“O people if you disseminate salutations (salaam) among your ranks, feed those who need to be fed and maintain the family ties and pray at night while people sleep, you will enter paradise with peace.” (Tirmidhi)

The Sunnah prayers (Rawatib) before or after the five daily prayers are 12 raka'aat: four before Zuhr (Noon prayer), and two after; two raka'aat after Maghrib (Evening prayer); two raka'aat after `Ishah (Night prayer), and two raka'aat before Fajr (Morning prayer).

In a Hadith related by Umm Habeebah (raa), she say: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: ‘Every ser­vant who observes twelve raka'aat of supererogatory prayers other than the obligatory prayers, Allah (SWT) will build for him a house in paradise.’ ”

In another version: “Whoever prayed twelve raka'aat (of supererogatory prayers), day and night, Allah (SWT) will build with them a house for him in paradise.” (Muslim)

Remember the remembrance of Allah after Salaat. Allah (SWT) sates: “When ye pass (congregational) prayer cele­brate Allah's praises standing, sitting down, or lying down on your side...” (Al-Qur'an, 4: 103)

The Messenger sought forgiveness three times after salutations (salaam) following Salaat. He prayed: “Allahumma antas Salaam wa minkas salaam tabarakta yaa dhaljalaal wal ikraam.”

He (saas) is reported as saying: “Whoever glorifies Allah at the end of every Salaat 33 times (subhanallah), and praises Allah 33 times (Al­hamdulillah), and utters the word of Greatness 33 times, (Allahu Akbar) that is ninety nine, then completes it with one hundred, saying:
‘Laa ilaha illallah wahdahu laa sharika lahuu lahul Mulk wa lahul hamd wa huwa `alaa k ulli shay in qadeer,’ his shortcomings will be forgiven, even if it is as large as the froth of the sea.” (Muslim)

Dear believer, strive in the path of Allah and obey His Messen­ger's commands. Avoid disregarding His commands so that you will deserve a good life in this life and the life after.

Allah stated: Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has faith, verily to him will We give a new life, a life that is good and pure, and We will be­stow on such their reward according to the best of their actions.” (Al-Qur'an, 16: 97)

O Allah, keep us firm in our faith and good deeds and bless us with a good life, and make us join the ranks of the righteous people; and praise be to Allah (SWT), the Lord of the worlds, and may His blessings and peace be upon Muhammad, his family and companions. Amin.

This humble work was completed on Thursday, 18th of Rabi'ul Awwal 1412 AH, (September 26, 1991 AD) by His humble servant, Tajuddin Bin Shu'aib. Praise be to Allah in the begin­ning and in the end.

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Method of Performing Eid Namaaz

Here is what the Prophet use to do on the day of Eid (Sunnah), May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him:

1. To rise early in the morning.
2. Take a full bath.
3. Clean the teeth.
4. Wear the best cloths that he had.
5. Wear perfume.
6. To eat something sweet like dates before leaving home.
7. Go to the Eid prayer location very early. (The Prophet use to offer Eid prayer in the central location, that is not to offer it in a mosque of a locality without any legitimate excuse).
8. The Prophet used to go to the Eid Prayer location by one route and will return through another route.
9. He used to go for Eid on foot.
10. He used to chant slowly on the way to the Eid prayer location the following words: “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Wa lillahil Hamd." (Translation: Allah is the greatest, He is the greatest. There is no god except Allah. He is the greatest. All praises and thanks are for Him)
11. The Prophet used to give Sadqa-e-Fitr (zakatul fitr) for before the Eid day. But if you have not done so please give now before the Eid.


Method of Performing Eid Namaaz

1. Make your Niyyat
2. After making your Niyyat follow the Imam by raising your hands upto your ears and reading Takbeer-e-Tahreema and then fold the hands below the navel
3. Recite the ‘Sanaa', subhaanakallahumma... till the end and thereafter the Imam will read three extra Takbeers. The Muqtadees at each Takbeer follow the Imam by raising their hands to the ears reciting ‘Allahu Akhbar’ and then dropping their hands to their sides
4. At the call of the third Takbeer, the hands will be folded. The Rakaat will then be completed as normal
5. In the second Rakaat after Surah Fateha and Qirat, the Imam will call out three extra Takbeers, and at the call of the fourth Takbeer all will go into Ruku and complete the rest of the Namaaz as usual
6. After the Namaaz, the Imam will give two Khutbahs in Arabic
7. After the Khutbahs, a talk will be given to highlight important issues facing the Muslims and pertinent aspects of the particular Eid.
8. At the end of the talk Salat-o-Salaam will be sent upon the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu Alayhi wa Sallam. To recite the Salat-o-Salaam collectively while standing is a means of obtaining Mercy and Blessings of Allah Almighty.
9. Then the Imam will make the final du’a for the general well being of the Muslim Ummah.
10. It is Mustahab to hug and shake hands with fellow Muslim bretheren.

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Salaat for Laylatul Qadr

Prayer for Laylatul Qadr

One who offers four raka’at Namaz in this night and in each raka’at he /she recites SUrah Fatiha and Surah Qadr once each and Surah Ikhlas 27 times, his/her all earlier sins are pardoned and he becomes like a child who is born the same day. Allah will also give him a thousand palaces in the paradise.

According to another narration, one who offers four rak’at Namaz on the 27th night of the month of Ramadan and in each raka’at he/she recites after Surah Fatiha, Surah Qadr three times and Surah Ikhlas fifty times and after Salaam again goes in Sajda (Prostration) and recites

“Subhaan Allahe Walhamdolillahe Walahelaha illallaho Wallahoakbar”

and then whatever Dua he/she makes that will be granted and the Almighty will pardon his/her sins and give him/her countless rewards.

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How to Perform Salat-ul-Tasbeeh Prayer | Namaz | Salat

Steps to perform Salat-ut-Tasbih Namaz also called as "Salatul Tasbeeh", "Salatul Tasbih". 




What is Salatul Tasbih Namaz? How to perform Salatul Tasbih Namaz? Learn here step by step method for performing Salatul Tasbih Salat. Watch Method to Perform Salatul Tasbih Salat. What are the Benefits of Salat-Ul-Tasbih?

Benefits of Salat-Ul-Tasbih:

Our Beloved Prophet Mohammed (Sallallaho Alihiwassallam) said to his uncle (father’s brother) 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 salaah 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 to Perform Salatul Tasbih Salat

Goal is to recite above Tasbih 300 times in Four Rakah with the following method.

1) In the first rakaat, after reading Sana "Subhaana Kallahumma...", read the above tasbih 15 times.

2) Now recite "Aoozubillah...", Bismillah "Bismillah...", Then read Surah Fatiha and a Surah or minimum of three small Ayayhs then read the tasbih 10 times again.

3) Go to ruku saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar), after reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times in Ruku.

4) Saying "Samee Allahu Liman Hamidah Rabbana Lakal Hamdh" get up from ruku to qiyam position. Now read the tasbih 10 times.

5) 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.

6) Now go after first Sajdah go to Jalsa (sitting position) saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar). Sitting in Jalsa read tasbih 10 times.

7) 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).

8) 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.

9) 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.

10) 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.

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SUREHS TO BE READ IN NAMAZ

SURAH AL-FATIHA

Alhamdul lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen
Ar rahma nir-raheem
Maliki yawmid-deen
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een
Ihdinas siratal mustaqeem
Siratal Lazeena an'amta 'alayhim
Ghai-ril maghdubi 'alayhim
Walad dal-leen. Ameen.

SURAH AL-IKHLAS

Qul huwal lahu ahad.
Allah hus-Samad.
Lam yalid walam yulad.
Walam yakul-lahu Kufuwan ahad.


ATTAHIYAT

AttahiyyaatuLillahi Was Salawatu Wattayyibatu
Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhannabi 'yu 'Warahmatullahi Wabarka'tuhu
Assalamu Alaina Wa'ala'Ibadillahis Saa'liheen
Ash'had'u'un La ilahaillallahu
Wa Ash'hadu Anna MuhammadunAbd'uhu Wa Rasooluhu

DAROOD-E-IBRAHIM

ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI MUHAMMADIN KAMAA SALLAITA ALA IBRAHIMA WA ALA AALI IBRAHIMA INNAKA HAMIDUM MAJID. ALLAHUMMA BAARIK ALA MUHAMMADIW WA ALA AALI MUHAMMADIN KAMAA BAARAKTA ALA IBRAHIMA WA ALA AALI IBRAHIMA INNAKA HAMIDUM MAJID.

DUA QUNOOT (READ IN 3RD RAKAT OF WITR IN ISHA)

Allah humma inna nast'eenuka wa nastaghfiruka
wa nu'minu bika wa natawak-kalu 'alayka wa nuthne 'alayk-al khayr.

Wa nashkuruka wa laaa nakfuruka wa nakhla'u wa natruku man-y yafjuruka.
Allah humma iyyaka na'budu wa laka nusal-lee
wa nasjudu wa ilayka nas'a wa nahfidu wa narju rahmataka
wa nakhsha 'azabaka inna 'azabaka bil kuf-fari mulhiq.

Dua After Namaz

Rabbana Aatina Fid Duniya Hasanataw Wafil Akhirati Hasanataw Wa Qina Azaaban Naar. Aameen

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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.

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Things That Invalidate Al-I`etikaaf

Things That Invalidate Al-I`etikaaf

Exiting from the masjid without any good reason, even if it is for a moment, because that is one of its pillars. Apostasy (riddah) for it contradicts `ebadah. Allah (SWT), states:
“But it has already been revealed to thee as it was to those before thee,-if thou were to join gods with Allah, truly fruitless will be thy work (in life) and thou will surely be in the ranks of those who lose (all spiritual good)” (Al-Qur`an,39:65)

Insanity due to madness, drugs or intoxicants, for sanity is prerequisite in all forms of worship.

Menstruation (hayd) and post-childbirth bleeding (nifaas).

Martial relations. Allah states:

“...But do not associate with wives while you are in retreat in the masaajid.” (Al-Qur'an, 2: 187)

Nothing is wrong with touching one's spouse provided it is free from passion. This does not include kissing. If one kisses or touches his spouse with passion, he or she has done wrong, for it contradicts the spirit of I'etikaaf, but the I'etikaaf is valid pro­vided he does not discharge semen. That is according to Imams Abu Hanifah and Ahmed. Imam Malik, on the other hand, said in this instance, the I'etikaaf becomes invalid because this is illegal association, even without discharge of semen. The reason for the difference of opinion is the interpretation of the word “association” (mubasharah).

Originally baashara means to touch, scrape off; or to have sexual intercourse. The point here is an usuulul Fiqh, Islamic legal theory, question. That is, does the word that implies both actual and metaphorical have a general implication, aam, or not? Those who say it has a general implication, aam, say mubasharah in the above verse means actual marital inter­course and any association that is less than intercourse. Those who say it does not have a general implication say mubasharah here means only sexual relations. Allahu 'Alam.

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The Beginning And Ending Time Of I`etikaaf

The Beginning And Ending Time Of I`etikaaf

There is no specific time for beginning or ending I'etikaaf. Whenever one enters into the masjid with niyyah, he begins his retreat. If he intends to engage in I`etikaaf the last ten days of Ramadan, he should prepare his tent before sunset.

In a hadith related by Abu Sa`ed, the Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever intends to retreat with me should retreat during the last ten nights (of Ramadan).” (Al-Bukhari)

The first night of the ten is the night of the 21st of Ramadan because in Islam the days begin at sunset. However, the reports that said the Messenger (saas) entered his I'etikaaf place after Fajr prayer do not mean he started after Fajr, they mean he re­turned to his place of I'etikaaf at that time.

If I'etikaaf is for the last ten days of Ramadan, the observer should leave after sunset the last day of the month, but it is pre­ferred that he remain in the masjid and should not leave it until the time of `Eid. If a person intends to engage in I'etikaaf for a day, or several days, as voluntary I'etikaaf, he will enter into his place of I'etikaaf before the break of dawn and will leave after sunset, whether it is in Ramadan or not. If a person in­tends to engage in I'etikaaf for a night or two as a voluntary act, he should enter before sunset and leave after the break of dawn.

The reason is the night begins with the sunset and completes with the break of dawn, and the day begins with the break of dawn and completes with sunset. If a believer intends to en­gage in I'etikaaf for a month he should enter the first night of the month before sunset and leave after sunset when the month finishes.

What A Retreater Should Engage In

It is recommended that the retreater should engage in supere­rogatory worship, and engage himself with prayer, recitation of Al-Qu'ran, Glorification of Allah, Praising Allah, frequent dec­laration of Kalimat, Takbeer, seeking forgiveness from Allah, invoking Allah's blessing on the Messenger of Allah, and sup­plications, as well as any act of worship that will bring the ser­vant nearer to Allah. Included in these acts of worship is study­ing the books of Tafseer, hadith, the life history of the Proph­ets, as well as any books on fiqh and religion.

He should build a retreat (store his provisions) in the corner of the masjid where he or she will not disturb the regular worshippers.

He should not concern himself with what does not concern him, which is the best way to seek nearness to Allah. In a hadith reported by Ibn 'Abbas (raa), the Messenger of Allah (saas),
was delivering a sermon, khutbah, and a man stood up but would not talk. A companion said,
“This is Abu Israel. He vowed to not stand, nor sit, nor seek shade, nor speak, but fast.” The Messenger (saas) said, “Command him to speak and seek shade, to sit and complete his fast.” (Bukhari, Ibn Majah and Abu Dawuud)

In a related report the Messenger of Allah (saas) stated: “No person can be called orphan after puberty; and no person should remain silent all day and night.” (Abu Dawuud)

What i Permitted of the Retreater

He may leave the retreat and go out to bid farewell to his fam­ily. Safiyah (raa) said:
“The Messenger of Allah (saas) was in his retreat, so I came to visit him at night. I spoke to him, and when I was leaving he stood to bid me farewell. When we reached the door to open it and they quietly passed and greeted the Messenger (saas) then the Messenger told them: ‘Slowly, you don't need to run, she is Safiyah bint Huyayy, (my wife; don't think I am walking with an­other sister)’ they said in surprise: ‘Glory be to Allah, O Messenger of Allah!’ (for they were baffled for what he said to them.) The Messenger said ‘The Satan circulates in the human system the same way the blood circulates, so I was afraid that Satan might throw or whisper (ill thoughts) in your heart.’ ” (Bukhari/Muslim)

The Prophet, (saas) left his retreat. Thus it is permissible to leave. It is permitted to comb one's hair, shave, trim the nails, clean the body, wear one's best clothes and use perfume. In a report by 'Aishah (raa), she said: “The Messenger used to be in I'etikaaf and he would put his head through the window and I would wash it for him, while I was in my menstruation.” (Muslim/Bukhari)

It is permitted for him to leave the masjid to take care of es­sential things. The scholars agreed that the retreater is permit­ted to leave to eat and drink and to use the toilet, also to leave the masjid to purify the body from janabah and to clean the clothes.

It is permitted to eat and drink and sleep in the masjid, but extreme care should be taken to safeguard the cleanliness of the Masjid. The person may be a party to weddings and some legal contracts taking place in the masjid during the I'etikaaf.

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Time of I'etikaaf (Retreat)

Time of I'etikaaf ( Retreat)

The mandatory retreat can be observed according to the vow of the vower. If he vowed to retreat a day or more, it becomes necessary for him to fulfil it. But voluntary retreat has no time limit. It may be done by staying in the masjid with the intention of I'etikaaf for short or long periods of time, and the person will be rewarded so far as he remains in the masjid. If he leaves the masjid and returns, he should restate his niyah (intention).

The one who is in retreat may cut off his I'etikaaf, when he feels like it, before the time that he had intended. 'Aishah (ra), the Messenger's wife, said: “Whenever the Messenger intends to engage in retreat he will pray his Fajr, then he begins his I'etikaaf.”

She continued, “One day the Messenger intended to engage in retreat the last ten days of Ramadan, and he ordered his pouch to be built. When I saw that, I asked for my own tent to be built, and the rest of his wives asked for the same thing. After Fajr prayer, he looked at the tents, ‘What do you intend with this righteousness?’ So he asked his tent and his wives to be removed, then he delayed his I'etikaaf to the first ten days of Shawwal.” (Bukhari)

This report is an indication that it is permissible to disengage from the retreat after starting.

The Prerequisites of Retreat

For a retreat to be valid, the observer must be Muslim, must have reached puberty, and must be pure from janabah, (major defilement, menstruation, and post-childbirth bleeding).
People who are impure cannot engage in I'etikaaf.

The Pillars of Al-I`etikaaf

There are two pillars for I'etikaaf: intention, and staying in the Masjid. Niyyah or intention has been discussed earlier, but re­garding staying in the masjid, Allah states:
“...But do not associate with your wives while you are in retreat in the masajid...”
(Al-Qu'ran 2:187)

This verse prohibits two things: marital relationships during I'etikaf because this contradicts the spirit of devotion, and ob­serving I'etikaf in any place but a masjid. Thus, any believer man or woman who desires to observe I'etikaaf may do so only in a masjid as we see the Messenger's wives were building their tents in the masjid.

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What is I'etikaaf - Retreat

Retreat (Al-I'etikaaf)

I'etikaaf is from the root word “Akafa” to adhere, cling, stick or keep. It means to engage and to devote something, to a thing, be it good or bad.
Allah (SWT) states in Al-Qu'ran: “...What are these images to which ye are (so as­siduously) devoted?” (Al-Qu'ran 21:52)

In Shari'ah it means to engage in a retreat in the Masjid and stay there with the intention of seeking nearness to Allah the Almighty, and His reward.

Its Legalization

The majority of Muslim scholars agree that I'etikaaf is permis­sible, for the Messenger of Allah (saas) observed I'etikaaf in the Month of Ramadan during the last ten days. In his last Ramadan he observed it 20 days, as is related by Bukhari and others. Besides, his companions and wives observed it during his lifetime and after.

I'etikaaf can be either Sunnah or obligatory, wajib. The Sunnah I'etikaaf is when a Muslim volunteers to seek nearness to Al­lah, and to imitate the Messenger by observing this kind of
'ebadah, and the Sunnah is meritorious in the last ten days of Ramadan.

The obligatory I'etikaaf is the one when a believer makes it obligatory on himself, by invoking a conditional vow, such as saying: I am vowing in the Name of Allah to engage in retreat; or if Allah cures my sick relative, I will engage in I'etikaaf.

In Bukhari, the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: “Whoever vowed to obey Allah, should obey him.”

In the same hadith, Umar (ra) told the Messenger (saas),
“I vowed to engage in a night retreat in the Sacred Mas­jid, and the Messenger responded, “Fulfil your vow.” (Bukhari)

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