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Rulesof Purification

andPrayers

Prepared by:Abdurrahmaan M. Murad


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rCooperative Office ofCall and Guidance at Sulay , 2006

King Fahad National Library Cataloging-in-Publication DataMurad, Abdulrrahman

Rules ofPurification and Prayers. / Abdulrrahman Murad;Riyadh, 200671p ; 21cmISBN: 9960-9808-1-21- Prayer - Islam 2- Purification ( Islamic fiqh ) 1- Title252.2 dc 1427/4318

L.D. no. 1427/4318ISBN: 9960-9808-1-2


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Rules ofPurification and PrayersTable of Contents

Terminology used in this book 3Introduction 4Purification 5Merits of purification 7Means of purification 9Manners related to answering the call of nature 11Impurities 14Sunan al-Fitrah 16Wudhu 19Its Merit 19How to perform i t 20Preconditions ofWudhu 23Obligatory acts ofWudhu 24Sunnah acts ofWudhu 26Blameworthy acts during wudhu 28Nullifiers ofWudhu 28Things that do not nullify theWudhu 29Actions which require wudhu 30Wiping over the Khuff 32Ghusl 36Tayammum 40Salah 48Sujood Sahu 68


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Rules ofPurification and PrayersTerminology used in this Book

1. Rubb: Some prefer to translate the term 'Rubb' into 'Lord.'Beside the fact that the latter is a Biblical term referring tothe alleged lordship of the slave of Allah, Prophet Jesus, theword 'lord' which is limited to 'master', 'chief', 'proprietor',or 'ruler', can never convey the conclusive signification ofthe term 'Rubb'. Among other signification, the term 'Rubb'means, the Creator, the Fashioner, the Provider, the Oneupon Whom all creatures depend for their means ofsubsistence, and the One Who gives life and causes death.2. Deen: The word translated as religion is 'Deen', which inArabic commonly refers to a way of life, which is bothprivate and public. It is an inclusive term meaning: acts ofworship, political practice, and a detailed code of conduct,including hygiene or etiquette matters.3. [:I] Sal'lal'laaho a'laihi wa sal'lam. Some translate it aspeace be upon him. This translation is incorrect; the correcttranslation is, may Allah exalt his mention, and render himand his household safe and secure from every derogatorything.4. [.$.] Radi Allahu anhu. This means: 'with whom Allah ispleased.' It is said when a Companion's name is mentioned.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersIntroduction

All praise is due to Allah, Whose aid we implore, andWhose forgiveness, guidance and protection against ourown evil sinful acts we seek. He Whom Allah guides arightnone can lead astray, and whom He leads astray none canguide aright.

I testify that there is no true god worthy of beingworshipped except Allah, Who has no partner and I testifythat Muhammad (:I) is the slave of Allah and HisMessenger. May Allah exalt his mention and render him, hishousehold and his Companions safe from all evil.

This is a short, but beneficial treatise on purification andPrayers.

I will state general guidelines concerning each matter andclarify common mistakes that are made during the Wudhuand Prayer.

I ask Allah, the Exalted, to bless this work and to makepeople benefit from it. Ameen

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Rules qfPurification and PrayersPurification

Allah ( ~ has blessed this Ummah (nation) with anexceptional code of hygiene; no other nation has witnessed asimilar system. It was said to Salman aI-Farsi (*):

"Your Prophet (:I) taught you everything, even how torelieve yourselves! Salman ( . ) answered, 'Of course!He forbade us to face the Qiblah when answering thecall of nature (i.e. when defecating or urinating), tocleanse ourselves using our right hands, or to use lessthan three stones when purifying ourselves. He alsoforbade us to cleanse ourselves using dry dung orbones." (Muslim)

The Arabic word for 'purification' is 'ta-ha-ra', which literallymeans 'purity'; from an Islamic point of view this term refersto a state of cleanliness which a Muslim must be in toperform certain acts of worship. Although this purificationwill render one physically clean, the actual purpose behindpurification in Islam is spiritual cleanliness. This is clearfrom the Prophet's words:"What do you think? I f there was a river at the door of

one of you in which he bathes five times a day, wouldthere be any filth left on him?" They answered, "Therewould be no filth left." The Prophet (:I) said, "That islike the five prayers, through them Allah effaces thesins." (Bukhari)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersPurification is a precondition for the acceptance of prayer.The Prophet (;I) said:

"No prayer is accepted without purification..." (Muslim)In Islam, one is encouraged and commanded to be clean.Jabir (.$) said:

"Once the Messenger of Allah (;I) came to us and saw aman with shaggy hair. He said (;I) 'Couldn't he findsomething to tidy his hair up?' Then he saw anotherman with dirty clothes and said, 'Couldn't this manfind anythingwith which to clean his clothes?'" (Ahmed)

I f a Muslim purifies himself in. the manner ordained in theShari'ah (Islamic Jurisprudential Laws) his Prayers willpurify him from sins.In general, purity is of two types:a. Spiritual cleanliness,b. Habitual cleanliness.Spiritual cleanliness refers to purification from Shirk (Le.associating partners with Allah). Allah says:

(Verily, the Mushrikun (polytheists, pagans, idolaters,disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, and in theMessage of Muhammad) are Najasun (impure).) (9:28)Habitual cleanliness refers to purification from major andminor ritual impurities.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersMerits of Purification

1. Allah ( ~ says:(Indeed Allah loves those who continually seekrepentance and those who purify themselves.) (2:222)

2. The Prophet (:I) said:"Cleanliness is equal to half of Iman (Faith) ..." (Muslim)

3. The Prophet ( ~ said: "The following verse was revealedconcerning the people of Quba:

(Wherein are men who love to purify themselves.And Allah loves those who purify themselves') (9:108)

They used to cleanse themselves with water (after answeringthe call of nature), so this verse was revealed.' (Tirmidthi)4. The Prophet (;\'$) said:

"0 Bilal, tell me the most promising deed you havedone in Islam, for I heard the sound of your footstepsin ]annah (Heavenly Abode)!" Bilal answered: "I haven'tdone an act more hopeful to me than this: I have neverperformed Wudhu (ablution) during the day or nightexcept that I performed what I could of voluntaryprayers after it." (Bukhari)

5. The Prophet ( ~ said:"Shall I not inform you of a deed with which Allaheffaces the sins and elevates one's rank?" They replied:"Yes, 0 Messenger of Allah!" He said, "PerformingWudhu in a complete manner even if it is difficult,

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersMeans of Purification

When one is in a state of minor or major ritual impuritywater is the only means through which one can achievepurification.As for purification from impurities in general, water andother substances can be used. In general, whatever removesthe filth whether it is water or any other substance issufficient. There is a beneficial maxim which can be appliedhere regarding water:

All water that descends from the heavens or comes forthfrom the earth is pure in itselfand purifies other things as

well.Rain water, whether it is running in valleys or has collectedin an area is pure. A person can perform Wudhu and purifyhimself from major ritual impurities. This applies to seawater as well. The Prophet ( ~ was asked about the sea andhe (:I) said:

"Its water is pure and its dead! are lawful." (Abu Dawood)It is clear from this Prophetic Tradition that sea water is pureand purifies one from minor and major ritual impurities andfrom impurities in general.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersDust or dry sand is also a purifying and cleansing agent.Purification in this manner is called 'Tayammum'(dryablution). Allah, the Exalted, says

(And if you are sick or traveling, or if you have anintercourse and could not find water, then performTayammum using pure dust and wipe therewith yourfaces and hands.) (5:6)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersManners related to answering the call of nature

When a Muslim wants to answer the call of nature there arecertain manners one must observe.1. One should enter the washroom with his left foot first. It ispraiseworthy for one to say:

0 ; ' , ,'"~ ~ I J ~ 0-0 44 ,);'i... , ... "'"A'oodthubillah me'nal Khubthee wal-Khabaa'ith'

I begin with the name of Allah; I seek refuge with Allahfrom the male and female devils.2. One should exit it with his right foot and say:

J~ ~ . . l n p'Ghufraanak'

I seek the forgiveness of AllahWhen one needs to answer the call of nature in an open area,he should conceal himself from people. He should not facethe direction of the Qiblah, nor give it his back. He shouldsafeguard himself, so that no urine splatters on him.It is unlawful for one to relieve himself on footpaths or in aplace where people seek shade.3. One should not carry anything with the name of Allahwritten on it, unless he fears that he may lose it.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers4. One should not urinate while standing up. A'ishah, mayAllah be pleased with her, said:

'Whoever tells you that the Messenger of Allah ( ~ urinated while standing up do not believe him; he onlyurinated while he was sitting.' (Tirmidthi)

5. One should clean himself from impurities after answeringthe call of nature. The Prophet ( ~ said: -

'Safeguard yourselves from the splattering of urine, formost of those being punished in the graves are beingpunished on account of this.'

6. One should not cleanse himself with his right hand. Thisis reported in the Hadeeth of Abdurrahmaan b. Zaid, inwhich he said that it was said to Salman aI-Farsi ( ~ ) :

"Your Prophet ( ~ taught you everything, even how torelieve yourselves! Salman ( ~ answered, 'Of course!He forbade us to face the Qiblah when answering thecall of nature (i.e. when defecating or urinating), tocleanse ourselves using our right hands, or to use lessthan three stones when purifying ourselves. He alsoforbade us to cleanse ourselves using dry dung orbones." (Muslim)

Hafsah, may Allah be pleased with her, said:'The Prophet (:i) used his right hand for eating,drinking ...giving and taking, and his left hand forother than that.' (Abu Dawood)

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Rules ofPurifica,tion and Prayers7. Purifying one's hand afterwards with soap or similarcleansing agent, in order to remove the bad smell. AbuHurairah (_) said:'When the Prophet (;i) relieved himself, I would bring

him water and he would purify himself with it, andthen wipe his hand on the earth.' (Abu Dawood)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersImpurities

1. Dead animals, which have not been slaughteredIslamically.2. Blood that has flowed from an animal or a human body.3. Pig or any part of it.This is taken from Allah's words:

(Say (0 Muhammad): "I find not in that which hasbeen inspired to me anything forbidden to be eaten byone who wishes to eat it, unless it be Maytatah (a deadanimal) or blood poured forth (by slaughtering or thelike), or the flesh of swine (pork, etc.) for that surely isimpure, or impious (unlawful).) (6:145)

Anq in His words:(Forbidden to you (for food) are: AI-Maytatah (thedead animals -- cattle-beast not slaughtered), blood, theflesh of swine.) (5:3)

4. Dog. The Prophet ( ~ said:'I f a dog eats out of a utensil, let him pour out itscontents, and then wash it seven times, the first ofwhich should be with mud.' (Muslim)

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers6. AI-Wadi (prostatic fluid emitted subsequent to urination).

7. AI-Madthi (prostatic fluid emitted as a result of sexualexcitement).8. Urine and stool of animals that is not permissible forcansumption.9. Animals that eat the feces of other animals. This is called,aI-Jal'laalah 'Ibn Abbas ( ~ said:

'The Messenger of Allah ( ~ forbade drinking the milkof the ]al'laalah'. (Abu Dawood)

*Note concerning liquor and non-MuslimsQuestion: Is a non-Muslim filthy, such that a Muslim mustredo his wudhu i f he touches one of them?The preponderant opinion is that a non-Muslim is not filthyin this sense, for the Messenger of Allah ( ~ ate from thegifts given to him by non-Muslims; although a non-Muslimis filthy in matters pertaining to Aqeedah (Creedal Beliefs).

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Rules ofPuritication and PrayersSunan al-Fitrah

Allah has chosen certain practices for His Prophets; Muslimsare to follow these as well, they are known as Sunan al-Fitrah, or the Muslim's cleanliness obligations. Basically theycomprise natural hygiene. They are:1. Trimming the moustache. The Prophet (:I) said:

'Differ from the polytheists, grow the beards and trimthe moustache.' (Bukhari & Muslim)2. Growing beards. This is incumbent upon every maleMuslim. The Prophet (:I) said:

'Grow the beards and trim the moustache.' (Bukhari)Allah warns those who disobey His Messenger, saying:

(Let those who disobey his command beware lest theyare subjected to a Fitnah or a painful torment.) (24:63)

3. The use of Siwak (tooth-stick). The Prophet ( ~ said:'Had i t not been for the fact that I would overburdenmy Ummah (nation) I would have ordered them to usethe Siwak, as I ordered them to perform Wudhu.' (Silsilahas-Saheehah)

4. Sniffing water, which is a procedural step of Wudhu.

5. Clipping fingernails and toenails.6. Washing the knuckles.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers7 & 8. Removing hair from the armpits and pubic area (byplucking, shaving or cutting).9. Istinja, which is the cleaning of the two exits with water.10. The narrator of the Hadeeth said: 'I forget what the tenthwas, unless it is rinsing the mouth dur ing Wudhu.'

Abu Hurairah ( ~ narrated that the Prophet ( ~ said:Five acts are from the Fitrah:1. Shaving off pubic hair.2. Circumcision3. Trimming the moustache.4. Clipping fingernails and toenails.5. Plucking or shaving off armpit hair.

Question: I have noticed that some people in the Masjid lettheir nails grow long and they are filled with dirt. Is thisbefitting for a Muslim? Is their Wudhu valid? Is there aspecified time limit for cutting the nails, or for doing otherthings that are Sunan al-Fitrah (specific Sunnah connected tothe natural disposition of man)?

Answer: Praise be to Allah. The nails must be cut at leastonce every forty days, because the Messenger of Allah ( ~ specified a time limit within which people should cut theirnails, shave their pubic hair, pluck their a rmpit hair and trimtheir moustaches, and not leave it for more than forty days.This is affirmed authentically. Anas ( ~ ) , who was the

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Rules ofPurification and Prayersservant of the Messenger of Allah ( ~ said: "He set a time forus to trim our moustaches, cut our nails, pluck our armpithair and shave our pubic hair; we were not to leave that formore than forty days." (Muslim)It was also narrated by Imam Ahmad (11823) and by al-Nasaa'i (14) with the wording:

JJThe Messenger of Allah ( ~ set a time l imit for us, wewere not to neglect our nails and moustaches, andshaving the pubic hair and plucking the armpit hairbeyond forty days."

Both men and women must pay attention to this matter andnot leave the nails, moustache, pubic hair or armpit hair formore than forty days.Wudhu is valid and is not affected by whatever dirt is underthe fingernails, because it is a small amount and may belooked over. (Bin Baz)

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Rules ofPuritication and PrayersWudhuIts Merit:

Allah, the Exalted, says:(0 you who believe! When you perform Salah washyour faces and your arms to the elbows, wipe yourheads, and wash your feet up to the ankles.) (5:96)

Wudhu is a condition for the validity of prayers. The Prophet( ~ said:

"No prayer is accepted without purification, and nocharity is accepted from earnings made fromimpermissible sources." (Muslim)

The Prophet ( ~ also said:"When a Muslim or a Believer washes his face whileperforming Wudhu every sin that he committed (as aresult of looking) is washed away with water, or withthe last drop of water. When he washes his hands,every sin that his hands committed washes away withwater or with the last drop of water. When he washeshis feet, every sin that his feet committed washes awaywith water or with the last drop of water until heemerges pure and sin-free." (Muslim)

The Prophet of Allah ( ~ said:"Whoever performs Wudhu as he is ordered (inShari'ah) and performs prayer as he is ordered, his pastsins will be effaced." (Bukhari)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersThe Prophet ( ~ said:

'If a slave makes Wudhu, and then goes to the Masjidand performs prayer therein, he is a guest of Allah, andit is a right upon the host to honor his guest.' (Baihaqi)

The Prophet ( ~ said:"The key to prayer is Wudhu." (Abu Dawood)

How to perform Wudhu?General DescriptionThe general description of how to perform Wudhu is foundin the words of Allah:

(0 you who believe! When you intend to offer As-SaMt (the Prayer), wash your faces and your hands(forearms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet handsover) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles.)

(5:6)

Basically, the steps mentioned in the ayah are as follows:1. Niyyah (intention): It is to be thought in the mind only, notto be expressed verbally. The Prophet (:'lI$) said:"Deeds are considered by intentions." (Bukhari)

2. Basmallah (i.e. to say Bismillah). The Prophet ( ~ said:"No Wudhu is valid without pronouncing the name ofAllah." (Ibn Majah)

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Rules of Purification and Prayers3. Washing the hands2 three times.4. Gargling and sniffing water (at the same time) three times.5. Washing the face, three times.6. Washing the arms up to the elbows three times, beginningwith the right3 .7. Wiping the head with wet hands, then wiping inside theears with the forefingers, and their backs with the thumbs.48. Washing the feet including the ankles, three times,beginning with the right foot.9. Saying the Testimony of Faith, upon completing theWudhu.

Ashhadu an- laa ilaahah il'lallaah wa ash hadu an'naMuham'madan Abdoho wa rasooloho

2 The hand here is from the tips of the fingers to the elbows, includingthe elbows.3 Whoever has an amputated arm or hand should wash whatever is leftof the hand or arm. I f the whole hand or arm is cut off, he should washthe amputated area as well.4 One should not wet his hands separately for wiping the ears. All theCompanions who described the Prophet's performance of Wudhu did notstate that he rewashed his hands for the ears. It is also narrated that theProphet (;l:!) said:

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Rules ofPurification and Prayersi.e. I testify that there is no true god except Allah, and Itestify that Muhammad (:I) is His slave and Messenger.One should keep in mind that the Wudhu for men andwomen is the same.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersPreconditions of Wudhu

The preconditions ofWudhu are:1. Islam. Wudhu is not valid from a non-Muslim.2. Intellect (sanity). Wudhu is not valid from an insaneperson.

3. Age of discretion. Wudhu is not valid from a young childwho has not reached the age of discretion, or cannot intendan action independently.4. The water should be pure. Water that is impure is notlawful to use for purification.5. Substances that prevent the water from reaching the partsof Wudhu should be removed. A person must remove dirt,mud, dough and wax so that water can reach the partdirectly.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersObligatory acts of Wudhu

The Wudhu comprises of obligatory and Sunnah(recommended) acts. There are six obligatory acts:1. Saying 'Bismillah' (i.e. I begin with the name of Allah). TheProphet ( ~ said:

"No Wudhu is valid without pronouncing the name ofAllah." (Ibn Majah)

2. Intention (to do it in obedience to Allah and to pleaseHim). It is to be thought of only in the mind; one shouldn'tutter it. Uttering it is an act of Bid'ah (innovation) whichshould be avoided. The Prophet ( ~ said:

"Deeds are considered by intentions." (Bukhari)3. Washing the face once. Allah says:(And wash your faces.) (5:6)

4. Mudmudah (gargling). The Prophet ( ~ said:' If you make Wudhu, gargle.' (Abu Dawood)

5. Istinshaaq (sniffing). The Prophet ( ~ said:'Excessively sniff (water) except i f you are fasting.' (AbuDawood)

6. Washing the forearms, including the elbows at least once.It has not been reported that the Prophet ( ~ left washing theelbows, even once.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers7. Wiping the head with wet hands.8. Washing the feet, including the ankles at least once. TheProphet ( ~ said: .

'Woe to the heels from the fire. tHe ( ~ repeated this two or three times. (Agreed Upon)Abdurrahmaan b. Abi Laila said: 'The Companions of theProphet (:I) all agreed that the ankles should be washed.'9. Sequence. One should make Wudhu in the order andmanner the Prophet (;\'5) did.10. Consecutiveness. One should not delay washing onelimb after another till the previous limb turns dry.

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Rules of Purification and PrayersSunnah (recommended) acts of Wudhu

A Sunnah action is what the Prophet ( ~ practiced and whichMuslims are encouraged to follow. They are not mandatoryactions; whoever does them gains additional reward,1. Using siwak (tooth-stick) before the Wudhu, The Prophet( ~ said:

'Had it not been for the fact that I would overburdenmy Ummah (nation) I would have o rd er ed t he m to usethe Siwak, as I ordered them to perform Wudhu.' (Silsilahas-Saheehah)

The Prophet ( ~ said:"The Siwak purifies the mouth, and pleases the Rubb."(Tirmidthi)

2. Beginning by washing the hands three times, then byrinsing out the mouth and nose three times. Aws athThaqafi ( ~ said:"I saw the Messenger of Allah ( ~ making Wudhu andhe washed his hands three times (before commencingthe Wudhu)." (Nasa'ee)

3. Washing the face three times and (for men) rubbing waterinto the beard,Uthman ( ~ said:

'The Prophet ( ~ used to rub water into his beard."(Tirmidthi)

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers4. Washing .between the toes and fingers. The Prophet ( ~ said:

' I f you make Wudhu wash between your toes andfingers.' (Tirmidthi)5. Washing the Wudhu parts thrice. One should not exceedthis limit, for the Prophet ( ~ said:

'This is the Wudhu; whoever exceeds therein wouldcertainly have done wrong, exceeded the limits, andtransgressed.' (Nasa'ee)

6. Tayaamun (starting with the right side first). The Prophet( ~ said:

'I f you put on your clothes, or make Wudhu, start withthe right side.' (Abu Dawood)

7. Saying the Testimony of Faith, upon completing theWudhu.

Ashhadu an-laa ilaahah il'lallaah wa ash hadu an'naMuham'madan Abdoho wa rasooloho

i.e. I testify that there is no true god except Allah, and Itestify that Muhammad (:I) is His slave and Messenger.8. The Muslim should not waste water when making Wudhu.The Prophet (:i) said:

'Do not waste water, even i f you are using it from arunning river!' (Abu Dawood)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersBlameworthy acts during Wudhu

1. To leave aside one or more Sunnah acts of Wudhu.

Nullifiers of Wudhu1. Urination, defecation, passing wind. Allah says:(Or any of you comes from answering the call ofnature.) (5:6)

The Prophet ( ~ said:'Allah will not accept the prayer of one of you i f hebreaks the wind until he performs Wudhu.' (Agreed Upon)

2. Semen, Madthi and Wadi. The Messenger of Allah ( ~ wasasked about Madthi and he said: 'make Wudhu.'Ibn Abbas ( ~ said: 'One must make Ghusl for semen. As forMadthi and Wadi the Messenger of Allah ( ~ said: 'Washyour penis, and make Wudhu like you would for prayers.'3. Deep sleep, unconsciousness, intoxication and insanity. Asfor light sleep, in which one does not lose consciousness, itwill not break his Wudhu.4. Sexual intercourse.

5. Touching the penis directly. The Prophet ( ~ said:'Whoever touches his penis let him make Wudhu.'(Tirmidthi)

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers6. Apostasy.7. Eating camel's meat. The Prophet (:i) was asked: 'Shall wemake Wudhu after eating camel's flesh?' He (:i) said: 'Yes.'

*Important note concerning 'camel's flesh'*Eating camel's liver, fat, kidneys or intestines necessitatesthe renewal ofWudhu since it is similar to camel meat.*Drinking camel's milk will not nullify one's Wudhu for theProphet ( ~ ordered a group of people to drink from its milkand did not order them to make Wudhu after that.*It is best 'that a person make Wudhu after eating gravy ofcamel's meat, in order to be on the safe side.

Things that do not nullify Wudhu1. Touching a woman directly. A'ishah, may Allah bepleased with her, said:'A kiss will not nullify one's Wudhu, nor will it nullifyone's fast.' (Baz'zaar)

2. Bleeding, whether it is from a wound, cupping andwhether or not the blood that comes out is a lot or a little.AI-Hasan, may Allah have mercy on him, said:The Muslims continuously performed prayers and they hadwounds. (Bukhari)

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers3. Vomit. This will not nullify one's fast, since no authentic,unambiguous textual proofs verify this.4. Laughing during prayer. There is no authentic report toverify this.5. Swearing (using bad words)

6. If you are not sure i f you passed wind, then the rule is thatyou haven't unless you hear or smell it.Actions which require Wudhu

1. One must have Wudhu for prayers, whether they areobligatory or supererogatory. One must have Wudhu whenperforming Salatul ]inazah (Funeral Prayer). Allah says:

(0 you who believe! When you intend to offer As-Saltit(the Prayer), wash your faces and your hands (forearms)up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) yourheads, and (wash) your feet up to the ankles.) (5:6)

It is lawful for the one who does not have Wudhu to makeSujood at-Tilawah 5 or Sujood ash-Shukr6 because these types of5 Sujood at-Tilawah: is a Sujood which is done after reciting a verse whichnecessitates a prostration. There are 14 ayaat (verses) in the Qur'an thatnecessitates this Sujood. It is not compulsory to make this type of Sujood,rather it is praiseworthy.6 Sujood ash-Shukr: this type of Sujood is done when Allah graces him withan apparent bounty or ni'mah, the slave expresses his extreme gratitudeto Allah by making prostration or Sujood.30


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Rules ofPurification and PrayersSujood (prostration) are not part of a prayer, but it is betterthat one makes Wudhu before making Sujood.2. One should perform Tawaf while he has Wudhu. TheProphet ( ~ said:

"Circumambulation around the House of Allah (i.e. theKa'bah) is (similar to) prayer." (Tirmidthi)

3. Touching the Qur'an. The Prophet ( ~ said:"No one should touch the Qur'an except him who ispure." (Nasa'ee)

It is lawful for one to recite the Qur'an without touching it.Actions for which Wudhu is commendable

1. Mentioning the name of Allah. Al-Muhaajir b. Qunfudth( ~ said that he greeted the Prophet (:\'5) while he wasperforming Wudhu and he did not answer him until heperformed Wudhu and then he answered him. He said:

"Nothing prevented me from responding to you exceptthat I disliked mentioning Allah while I was not in astate of Taharah.' (Abu Dawood)

2. Upon sleeping. AI-Bara' b. Aazib (4b) said that theMessenger of Allah (:\'5) said:

"When you lay down to sleep, perform Wudhu as youperform it for Salah, and lay down on your rightside... I I (Bukhari)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersWiping over the Khuff'

What is better?Is wIpmg over the Khuff better than removing the Khuff(leather boots) or socks and washing the feet?Imam Ahmed, may Allah have mercy on him, said: "It isbetter for the one who is wearing socks (after having wornthem while in a state of Wudhu) to wipe over them for this iswhat the Prophet ( ~ and his Companions (4;.) did. I f one'sfeet are uncovered he should wash them, and should not putsocks on simply to avoid washing his feet. The Prophet (:I)would wash his feet if they were uncovered, and wouldwipe over the Khuff i f he was wearing them."Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said:'The Prophet ( ~ would not overburden himself, rather hewould wipe over his Khuff if he was wearing them and notremove them. I f they were uncovered he would wash hisfeet, and not wear the khuff to wipe over them.'

Wiping PeriodA resident (i.e. one who is not traveling) may wipe over hissocks for a day and a night; whereas, a traveler may wipeover his socks for three days and three nights. The Prophet(:j) said:

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers"A traveler (may wipe over his socks) for three days andthree nights, and a resident (may wipe over his socks)for a day and a night.' (Muslim)

When does the period begin?The period of wiping for a resident or traveler begins fromthe time he first wipes over them.

What part of the Khuff should be wiped?The upper part of the Khuff should be wiped. This isnarrated in the Hadeeth of al-Mughirah ( ~ ) . He said that hesaw the Messenger of Allah ( ~ wipe over the upper part ofthe Khuff. (Tirmidthi)Ali ( ~ said:

'Were the Deen taken by opinion, wiping the bottom ofthe Khuff would be more intellectually sound thanwiping the upper part of the Khuff. I saw theMessenger of Allah ( ~ wiping over the upper part ofthe Khuff.' (Abu Dawood)

Is i t lawful to wipe over the socks?It is lawful to wipe over the socks, for it has beenauthentically affirmed that the Companions ( ~ wiped overtheir socks. Abu Dawood mentioned that Abdullah b.Masood ( ~ ) , Anas b. Malik ( ~ ) , Al-Baraa b. Aazib ( ~ ) , Ali b.Abi Talib ( ~ and others wiped over their socks.

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Rules ofPurification and PralJersConditions for wiping over the Khuff or socks

1. The Khuff or socks must cover the foot and ankles. Onecannot wipe over shoes i f they do not cover this area.2. One must have worn the Khuff or socks while he had avalid Wudhu. If one is not in a state of Wudhu when they puton the socks or Khuff, they cannot wipe over them.3. Seminal discharge invalidates wiping over the Khuff orsocks.

Procedure:1. One should wet their hands and wipe the upper part ofthe Khuff or socks.2. One should wipe once only.3. One should begin with the right foot using the right handand then wipe the left foot using the left hand.4. I t is permissible to wipe over the turban, and women maywipe over their head cover for a period of time similar to theperiod of wiping over the Khuff and socks, with the sameconditions.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersWhat nullifies wiping over the Khuffor socks

1. End of period. I f a day and a night passes for a resident orthree days and three nights passes for a traveler, suchperson cannot wipe over the Khuffor socks.2. I f one is in a state of Janabah (major ritual impurity).

Question: Someone performed Wudhu and then wipedover his socks, and later on he took them off andperformed Salah. Is this Salah valid?Answer: There is no harm in doing so if he took off his sockswhile his Wudhu was still valid. But i f he took them off afterinvalidating his Wudhu, he should perform new Wudhu andrepeat the Salah he performed. (Bin Baz)Question: Is it permissible to wipe over translucent socks?Answer: It is not permissible to wipe over translucent socksbecause the feet in such socks are considered as exposed andwiping over exposed feet is not valid. (Bin Baz)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersGhusl

Ghusl is washing the whole body with water. It is mandatoryfor one to have a Ghusl in the following instances:1. Discharge of seminal fluid as a result of sexual excitement,whether he is awake or asleep (i.e. a wet dream). TheProphet ( ~ said:

"When the seminal fluid is discharged (as a result ofsexual excitement) have a Ghusl.' (Abu Dawood)

2. Sexual intercourse. Once the private parts touch, one musthave a Ghusl even without ejaculation. The Prophet (;I) said:"Once the two private parts come into contact, Ghuslbecomes mandatory.' (Ahmed)

3. At the end of a menstrual period. The Prophet (;I) said:(Therefore keep away from women during menses andgo not unto them till they have purified (from mensesand have taken a bath). And when they have purifiedthemselves, then go in unto them as Allah has ordainedfor you (go in unto them in any manner as long as it is intheir vagina).) (2:222)

4. At the end of a post-natal period.5. When a non-Muslim embraces Islam.6. When a Muslim dies, it is mandatory that he be given aGhusl and be prepared for burial.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersIt is commendable to have a Ghusl in the following instances:1. Before attending the Friday prayer. The Prophet (:w5) said:

"It is a (compulsory) right upon every Muslim that hebathes once every seven days. He s ho ul d w as h his headand his body.' (Bukhari)

2. Before attending the two Eid prayers.3. After having washed a dead body. The Prophet (ii) said:

"Whoever washes the body of a dead person let himhave a Ghusl and whoever carries the dead let himmake Wudhu.' (Ahmed)

4. Before entering Makkah. Imam Ibn al-Mundhir said: "It ispraiseworthy to have Ghusl before entering Makkah,according to all the Scholars. No offering must be offered ifone leaves this aside. Majority of the Scholars mentionedthat performing Wudhu is sufficient."

Pillars o f Ghusl1. Niyyah (intention) that is the intention to perform Ghusl.One sh ou ld n ot utter the intention. Uttering the intention isan act of Bid'ah (innovation) which should be forsaken.2. Water must reach all parts of the body. Allah says:

( I f you are in a state of ]anaba (i.e. had a sexualdischarge), purify yourself (bathe your whole body).)

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers3. Making sure that water reaches the roots of the hair.

Sunnah acts of Ghusl1. Tasmiyyah, i.e. to say 'Bismillah'.2. Washing the hands three times before commencing theGhusl.3. Washing the private region and removing any defilement.

How to perform Ghusl?1. Intention, Le. to perform Ghusl.2. Basmallah (i.e. to say 'Bismillah' - I begin with the name ofAllah)3. Wash the hands.4. Wash the private parts with the left hand.5. Perform the Wudhu:*wash the hands three times.

*Rinse the mouth three times.*Cleanse the nostrils three times.*Wash the face three times.*Wash the arms including the elbows three times.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers7. Pour w at er o ve r the head three times. Rub the water intothe roots of t he h ai r and wipe the inner parts of the ear.8. Pour water over the rest of the body, starting with theright side.*Notes:1. One may use soap or other cleansing agents.2. At the end of a menstrual period a woman m ust u nd o herhair. She does not have to undo her hair during Ghusl onaccount of sexual intercourse.3. When one performs Ghusl, he does not have to makeanother Wudhu to perform prayers.4. All things that invalidate a normal Wudhu will invalidatepurification status achieved through Ghusl.

Things a ]unub7 c an no t d o1. Salah2. Performing Tawaf.3. Touching the Qur'an. The Prophet (;I) said:"No one should touch the Qur'an except him who ispure." (Nasa'ee)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersTayammum

Tayammum is a dry ablution. Basically, it refers to using aclean substance from the earth (soil, sand, dust, etc.) forpurification instead of water. Allah says:

(But i f you are ill or on a journey or any of you comesfrom a ns we ri ng t he call of nature, or you have been incontact with women (i.e. sexual intercourse) and youfind no water, then perform Tayammum with cleanearth and rub th ere wi th your faces and hands. Allahdoes not want to place you in difficulty, but He wantsto purify you, and to complete His favor on you thatyou m ay be thankful. ) (5:6)

The Prophet (;i) said:"The earth is a place of prayer and means ofpurification; therefore, when it is time to pray, let oneperform prayer wherever he is." (Bukhari)

W h e n can one perform Tayammum?1. When there is no water available or there is aninsufficient quantity for purification. Imran b. Husain ( . )said: 'We were traveling with the Messenger of Allah ( ~ and he led people in prayer. He saw a man standing aside,and he ( ~ said: "What prevents you from performingprayers?" He said: "I am in a state of major ritual impurity,and I have no water (to purify myself)." The Prophet ( ~ said: 'Purify yourself with pure (dry) earth, for it issufficient." (Bukhari)

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The Messenger of Allah ( ~ said:"Pure (dry) earth is a (sufficient) means of purificationfor him who cannot find water for ten years." (Tirmidthi)

2. When the use of water is detrimental to one's health. Jabir( . ) said: 'We went on a travel, and one of those who werewith us was wounded by a rock on his head. He later on hada wet dream, and he asked his companions: 'Is there anypermit for me so that I can perform Tayammum?' Hiscompanions said: "We do not see you in a state whereby youcan use that permit, since you can use water." He then madeGhusl and died. When they went to the Messenger of Allah(it) and informed him of what had happened, he said:

"They killed him, may Allah kill them. They shouldhave asked when they were ignorant! Indeed the cureof ignorance is asking." (Tirmidthi)

3. When the water is extremely cold and there is no way toheat it. Amr b. AI-Aas (.$) said, 'I had a wet dream during avery cold night, and thought that i f I bathed I would killmyself, so I made Tayammum and led my Companions inprayer. When we arrived in Madinah and it was mentionedto him what I had done, the Prophet (i!) said:

"0 Amr did you lead your Companions in prayer andyou were in a state of major ritual impurity?"

He said: "I remembered the words of Allah:(And do not kill yourselves (nor kill oneanother). Surely, Allah is Most Merciful to you.) (4:29)

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So 1 made Tayammum and performed the prayer. TheMessenger of Allah (:I) laughed and said nothing. (Ahmed)The Prophet ( ~ approved ofwhat Amr ( .) did.4. When seeking water endangers one's life and property.5. When water is available but in limited quantity that isneeded for drinking, cooking or removing defilement fromclothes.

How to perform Tayammum?1. Intention, it is to be made in the mind, not uttered.2. Basmallah, i.e. to say Bismillah (I begin with the name ofAllah).3. Strike the ground (or substance being used) with thepalms of the hands and then blow off any excess dust.*Wipe the face with the hands once only.*Wipe over the back of the right hand up to the wrist withthe palm of the left hand.*Wipe over the back of the left hand up to the wrist with thepalm of the right hand.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersImportant Notes:

1. This is the same method used when one performsTayammum instead of Ghusl.2. Tayammum replaces Wudhu or Ghusl and enables a personto do any acts of worship that normally require Wudhu orGhusl.3. One does not have to renew the Tayammum for everyprayer, as long as the previous Tayammum was notinvalidated.

4. If a person has prayed with Tayammum and then waterbecomes available, his completed prayer is valid and neednot be repeated.5. I f a person has made Tayammum in place of Ghusl, thecompleted prayers are valid and need not be repeated. Oneis obliged to take a bath as soon as possible.

Invalidators of Tayammum1. Tayammum is invalidated once water is found.2. It is also invalidated by any of the invalidators of Wudhu.

Question: What is the ruling on making Tayammum whenwater is available?

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Answer: Praise be to Allah. This is a great evil for which thisindividual must be rebuked, for making Wudhu is one of theconditions of prayer when water is available. Allah says:

(0 you who believe! When you intend to offer As-SaMt (the prayer), wash your faces and your hands(forearms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet handsover) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to theankles.) (5:6)

In Saheeh Bukhari and Muslim it is narrated that theMessenger of Allah ( ~ said:

liThe prayer of anyone of you will not be accepted if hebreaks the wind, until he makes Wudhu."

Allah has permitted Tayammum, which takes the place ofWudhu, when water is unavailable, or when one is unable touse i t due to sickness, etc. Allah says:

(0 you who believe! Approach not As-Salah (theprayer) when you are in a drunken state until youknow (the meaning) of what you utter, nor when youare in a state of ]anaaba (Le. in a state of sexualimpurity and have not yet taken a bath), except whentraveling on the road (without enough water, or justpassing through a mosque), till you wash your wholebody. And if you are ill, or on a journey, or one of youcomes after answering the call of nature, or you havebeen in contact with women (by sexual relations) and

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Rules ofPurification and Prayersyou find no water, perform Tayammum with cleanearth and rub therewith your faces and hands(Tayammum). Truly, Allah is Ever Oft-Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving.) (4:43)

Imran b. Husain ( ~ said: 'We were traveling with theMessenger of Allah (;i) and he led people in prayer. He sawa man standing aside, and he ( ~ said: "What prevents youfrom performing prayers?" He said: "I am in a state of majorritual impurity, and I have no water (to purify myself)." TheProphet (;i) said: 'Purify yourself with pure (dry) earth, forit is sufficient." (Bukhari)

Therefore, it is clear that making Tayammum for prayer is notpermissible when water is available and one is able to use it.In this case, it is obligatory for the Muslim to use water forWudhu and for making Ghusl from Janabah (major impurityfollowing sexual activity, wet dream, etc) no matter wherehe is, so long as he is able to use it. (If one reverts toTayammum when water is readily available) his prayer willbe incorrect, because he has omitted one of the conditions ofprayer, which is purifying oneself with water when one isable to do so. (Bin Baz)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersQuestion: Can one who has made Tayammum lead inprayer people who have made Wudhu?Answer: Praise b,e to Allah. Imam Ibn Hazm, may Allahhave mercy on him, said:It is permissible for one who has made Tayammum to lead inprayer people who have made Wudhu, and it is permissiblefor one who has made Wudhu to lead in prayer people whohave made Tayammum. I t is permissible for one who haswiped over his socks to lead those who have washed theirfeet and for one who has washed his feet to lead people whohave wiped over their socks, because each of the abovementioned people have done what they are obligated to do.None of them is more taahir (pure) than the other, and noneof them is more complete in prayer than the other. TheMessenger of Allah (ifi) commanded that the prayer shouldbe led by the one who has the most knowledge of theQur'an. He (:i) did not specify anything other than that. Ifthere had been any obligation other than that which hementioned, he would have explained it and would not haveneglected it - Allah forbid. This is the view of Imam AbuHaneefah, Abu Yousef, Zufar, Sufyaan, al-Shaafa'i, Dawood,Ahmad, Ishaaq and Abu Thawr. It was narrated on theauthority of Ibn 'Abbaas, ,Ammaar ibn Yaasir and a groupof the Sahaabah (Le. Companions) ($,). It is also the view ofSa'eed ibn al-Musayyib, aI-Hasan, ,Ataa', al-Zuhri andHammaad ibn Abi Sulaymaan, may Allah have mercy onthem all.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersImam Ibn Hazm, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 'Thereis no evidence in the Qur'an or Sunnah, for disallowing that(Le. to disallow one who has made Tayammum to lead inprayer one who has made Wudhu) or regarding it somethingunpraiseworthy.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersSalah

Prayer is the second pillar of Islam. The Messenger ofAllah(11) said:Illslam is based on five; the Testimony that there is notrue god except Allah and that Muhammad is theMessenger of Allah, to perform Salah (prayers), to giveZakah (poor-due), to observe the fasting of the monthof Ramadhan and to perform Hajj." (Bukhari & Muslim)

The prayer effaces one's sins. The Prophet (:i) said:IIWere a river to run by your door, in which you bathefive times a day; do you think it would leave anysoiling on you? They said: 'No soiling would be left onus.' He said: 'So are the five daily prayers with whichAllah effaces sins. lit (Bukhari & Muslim)

The Prophet (:i) also said:IIAny Muslim who performs an obligatory Salah withperfect Wudhu, Rukoo (bowing), and Sujood(prostration); he would have his previous sins effacedas long as he does not commit major sins. This remainseffective throughout one's lifetime.''' (Bukhari & Muslim)

The prayer will be the first thing a person will be requitedfor on the Day of Resurrection. The Prophet (:i) said:

IISaiah is the first thing about which man will bequestioned about on the Day of Resurrection. I f it iscorrect, the rest of his deeds will be likewise.Otherwise, none of them will be accepted.''' (Abu Yala)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersThere is a grave panishment for him who forsakes prayers.The Prophet (:I) said:

"Between a man and infidelity is (only) theabandonment of prayer. '" (Muslim)He (:I) also said:

IIBetween a man and infidelity and Faith is Salah. Hewho neglects it becomes a polytheist.'" (Muslim)

He (:I) also said:"He who misses Salah is like the one who has lost hisfamily and property.'" (Ibn Hibban)

One should realize that performing prayer is not a matter ofchoice; i t is obligatory upon every adult Muslim, male andfemale.

Preconditions of the Prayer1. Islam. Prayer is not accepted from a non-Muslim. Allahsays:

( It is not for the Mushrikun (polytheists, idolaters,pagans, disbelievers in the Oneness of God), tomaintain the Mosques of Allah (i.e. to pray andworship Allah therein, to look after their cleanlinessand their building, etc.), while they witness againsttheir ownselves of disbelief. The works of such are invain and in Fire shall they abide.} (9:17)

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers2. Sanity. Prayer is not obligatory upon the insane. TheProphet (:I) said:

"Three are not held accountable for their actions: Theperson who is asleep until he gets up, the child until hereaches the age of puberty and the insane until hebecomes sane.In (Abu Dawood)

3. Age of puberty. Prayer is not compulsory upon a childwho has not reached the age of puberty. The Prophet (:i)said:

"Instruct children to perform prayers when they areseven and beat them on account of not praying whenthey reach the age of ten. In (Abu Dawood)

4. Purification from both major and minor ritual impurities.The Prophet ( ~ said:

"Allah does not accept a prayer without Wudhu(ablution).''' (Muslim)

5. Purity of one's body, clothing and place.6. Time. Prayer is not compulsory unless its time is due. I t isnot accepted if i t is done before its due time, for Allah says:

(When you have finished As-SaM.t (the prayer -congregational), remember Allah standing, sitting,and lying down on your sides, but when you are freefrom danger, perform As-SaMt (Iqamat-asSaUlt). Verily, the prayer is enjoined on the Believersat fixed hours.} (4:103)

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers7. Covering the Awrah8 The scholars unanimously agree thatcovering the Awrah is a precondition of the prayer. Whoeverdoes not cover his Awrah while he can do so; his prayer isrendered null and void.8. Facing the Qiblah. Allah says:

(Verily! We have seen the turning of your(Muhammad's) face towards the Heaven. Surely, Weshall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shallplease you, so turn your face in the direction of AI-Masjid- al-Haram (at Makkah). And wheresoever youpeople are, turn your faces (in prayer) in thatdirection. Certainly, the people who were given theScriptures (i.e. Jews and the Christians) know wellthat, that (your turning towards the direction of theKa'bah at Makkah in prayers) is the truth from theirRubb. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.)(2:144)

Pillars of the PrayerThe Prayer has fourteen pillars. I f one of these pillars is leftout, the prayerwill be null and void. These pillars are:1. Intention. Its place is in the heart, one should not utter itverbally. The Prophet (M) said:

IIIndeed deeds are considered by intentions.'" (Bukhari)8 Awrah is the private region which must be covered. In relation to men,it is from the navel to the knees and in relation to women it is her wholebody except the faCE: and hands.

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2. The Takbeerah Al- Ihraam; that is to say: 'Allahu Akbar'. TheProphet (;I) said:

liThe key to prayer is purification and its 'Tahreem'isthe Takbeer and it is ended by the Tasleem.'" (Abu Dawood)

3. Standing up i f one is able to do so. Allah, the Exalted,says:

(Guard smelly (five obligatory) As-Salawtit (theprayers) especially the middle Saltit (i.e. the best prayer-- 'Asr). And stand before Allah with obedience [and donot speak to others during the Saltit (prayers)].) (2:238)

4. Reciting Surah al-Fatihah in every Rakah of the Fard andNafl prayers. The Prophet (;I) said:"No prayer is valid if one does not recite the chapter of

al-Fatihah.'" (Bukhari)5. Rukoo (bowing). The Prophet ( ~ said:

IIThen bow down...'" (Bukhari)6. Getting up from Rukoo position. The Prophet (jj) said:

IIThen get up ti l l you are standing up straight.II I (Bukhari)7. Standing up straight after the Rukoo.8. Sujood (prostration). The Prophet (jj) said:

IIThen prostrate and settle in that position. II I (Bukhari)9. Getting up from Sujood. The Prophet (M) said:

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers"Then get up from the prostration and settle in a sittingposition.II I (Bukhari)

10. Sitting between the two Sujood. The Prophet (iI) said:"Allah will not look at the prayer of one of you whodoes not straighten his back after the Rukoo or theSujood."' (Bukhari)

11. Calmness during the Rukoo and Sujood, standing andsitting.12. The last Ta'shah'hud and sitting for it.13. The Tasleem.14. Performing the prayer in order. The Prophet (:I) said:

"Pray as you have seen me praying. II I (Bukhari)Obligatory acts of the Prayer

I f one leaves aside an obligatory act of the prayerintentionally, his prayer is rendered null and void. If oneleaves one of these acts forgetfully, he makes it up withSujood as-Sahu (two prostrations of forgetfulness).1. The Takbeer other than Takbeeratullhraam.2. Reciting 'Subhana rab'be'yal al-Adtheem' once in the Rukoo.3. Reciting 'Subhana rab'be'yal a'laa' once in the Sujood.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers4. Saying: 'Sa'meyallaawho le'mun ha'meedah.'5. Saying: 'Rab'bana lakal hamd'6. Du'aa (Supplication) between the two Sujood.7. The first Ta'shah'hud.8. Sitting for the first Ta'shah'hud

Sunnah acts of the PrayerThese are recommended acts in the prayer. I f they are notdone, the prayer remains valid and no Sujood as-sahu is to beoffered. It is important to note that it is highly recommendedfor one to do all these actions, for it will increase the rewardof the prayer.1. Raising the hands up to the level of the shoulders or theearlobes:*with the first Takbeer.*when going down in Rukoo*When rising from Rukoo*Upon standing up after concluding the first Ta'shah'hud.2. Recitation of Du'aa al-Istiftaah (Le. the initial supplicationfor the Salah).3. AI-Iste'aadthah (Le. to say 'A'oodthubillah minash-shaitan arrajeem)4. Basmallah (Le. to say Bismillah).

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5. Placing the palm of the righ t hand on the left arm on thechest.6. Saying 'Ameen'. I t is h ighly recommended to say it, for theProphet said:

"When the Imam says: 'Ghairil Maghdoobe a'la ihimwa'lad'daal'leen ' say 'Ameen'. Whoever's u tterance ofAmeen coincides with that of the Angels, h is has pastsins will be effaced.'" (Bukhari)

7. Reciting the approp ria te Dhikr more than once during theRukoo, Sujood and in the sitting positions.8. Reciting a Surah after the recitation of Surah al-Fatihah.9. Reciting aloud during prayers in which recitation shou ldbe recited a loud and reciting quietly in prayers tha t are to beperfo rm ed silently."As for Nafl prayers, i f they are perfo rm ed during the day, itis of the Sunnah tha t one recites quietly; but, i f one perfo rm sthem during the night, it is be tte r to raise the voice.

10. Reciting for a long period of time for the Morning Prayer.Reciting a medium length Surah during the Dhuhr, A sr andIsha prayers, and reciting short chapters during the Maghribprayers.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers11. Sitting on the left leg while keeping the right foot uprightduring the first Ta'shahud and between the two Sujoodpositions.12. Sitting on the left thigh while keeping the right footupright during the last Ta'shahud.13. Supplication after the Ta'shahud.

How to perform it:General Reminders

One must perform the prayer in accordance to the guidanceofMuhammad ( ~ ) . The Prophet ( ~ said:"Pray as you have seenme praying." (Bukhari)One should be submissive and conscientious whenperforming prayer, for Allah says:

"Man may finish performing prayer having only 1I10thof i t accepted, 1I9 th of it accepted, 1I8 th of it accepted,1I7th of it accepted, 1I6 lh of it accepted, 1I5 th of itaccepted, 1I4 th of it accepted, 1/3rd of i t accepted or halfof it accepted."

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Rules ofPurification and Prayersman who does not think he will perform anotherprayer." (Saheeh al-Jami)

General Description

1. W hen a M uslim w an ts to perform Salah he shou ld face th eQiblah, raise his hands and say: 'Allahu Akbar'. Prayer is notcom plete until th is pillar is completed. The Prophet (;I) said:

uW hen you intend to perfo rm prayer, com plete theab lu tion , then face the Qiblah and say Allahu-Akbar.'(Ibn M ajah)

*It is necessary that one u tte r this Takbeer; although, one doesnot have to raise his voice excessively while do ing so.

*The person shou ld raise h is hands to the level of his

shou lders (or earlobes) while keeping the fingers together.Ibn Umar ( ) sa id tha t the M essenger of Allah raised hishands to the level of his shoulders when he started theprayer, and when he made Takbeer for the Rukoo (bowing)and when he raised his head from the Rukoo.Raising the hands to the level of the earlobes is m entioned inthe Hadeeth of Malik b. H uw airi th ( .) .*The person should then place his hands on his chest. W a'ilb. H ujr (*) repo rted tha t the Prophet p laced h is handson his chest.*The person shou ld look at the place of his Sujood. A'ishah,may Allah be pleased w ith her, said: 'H is sight never left theplace of his Sujood.'

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Rules ofPurificatio1J and Prayers2. Recitation of Du'aa al-Istiftaah. This is a Sunnah practice.*One may say: Subhanakal-laahum'ma wa be-hamde'ka watabaarakas-mo'ka wa ta'aa'la jad'doka wa laa ilaahahghairukLe. 0 Allah! I declare You as far removed from everyimperfection and deserving of all the Praise. Blessed is Yourname. Exalted is Your Majesty, and there is no true godother than You.3. Isti'aadthah, that is to say: 'A'oodthubillah minash'shaitan arrajeem.(i.e. I seek refuge with Allah from the cursed Satan.)4. Basmallah, that is to say 'Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem'(i.e. I begin with the name of Allah the all-merciful, theespecially merciful.'5. Recitation of Surah al-Fatihah in every Rakah (unit ofprayer). The Prophet (:I) said:

"There is no prayer valid for him who does not reciteAI-Fatihah.'" (Authentic)

*It is incumbent upon the one who does not memorize thischapter to memorize it as soon as possible.6. Recitation of other chapters. After one recites AI-Fatihah hecan recite other chapters, completely or partially. He mayeven opt to recite a few verses.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers7. Rukoo. After this, he should bow down. He should say:'Allahu Akbar'. He should raise his hands to the level of hisshoulders or his earlobes.*When bowing a person's back should be level. He shouldnot bow slightly.*He should put his hands and spread the fingers over eachknee.*He should say 'Subhanallah Rab'bee al-Adtheem.' Le., MyRubb, the Great is far removed from every imperfection. Heshould say this at least once.*It is praiseworthy for him to say: 'Suboohun Qud'doos Rab'bilMa'laa'ikah wur-rooh.' And he may say: 'Allahumma ighfir lee.'8. He should raise his head from the bowing posture, andwhile raising up he should say: 'Sa'meeal-Iaawho Ie-manha'medah.' Le. Allah has heard him who praises Him.After this one may say one of the following:1. 'Rub'bana wa [akal hamd.'2. Allahuma Rub 'bana wa [akal hamd3. Rubana lakal Hamd4. Allahumma Rubana lakal HamdLe. a our Rubb! All the praise is due to You.l t is praiseworthy for one to put his hands back on his chestduring this standing.9. Sujood. One should make Sujood and say 'Allahu Akbar' ashe is going down. He should put his hands on the groundbefore his knees, for the Prophet (:I) said:

" If one.of you performs Sujood let him place his handson the ground before his knees.'" (Nasa'ee)

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Rules ofPurification and Pravers"The person should make Sujood on seven bones: his feet, hisknees, his hands, his forehead and nose. It is not lawful forhim to raise any part off the ground during the Sujood.*If a person cannot perform Sujood properly due to sicknessor incapability, he should bend as much as he can so that hegoes into a state that is close to Sujood.*A person should not make his arms touch his sides.*It is praiseworthy for him during the Sujood to keep hisstomach away from his thighs. He should keep his feettogether. The Prophet (ji) said:

"Let not one of you put his arms on the ground like ad ti log. (Nasa'ee)

*He should say 'Subhanallah Rab'bee al-A'laa' at least once.i.e., Far removed is my Rubb the High, from everyimperfection.*It is praiseworthy for him to say: 'Suboohun Qud'doos Rab'bilMa'laa'ikah wur-rooh.' And he may say: 'Allahumma ighfir lee.'10. He should raise his head while saying 'Allahu-Akbar'

11. Rest on your left leg and keep your right foot upright,put your hands on your knees and say: 'Rabigh-fir1ee', i.e. 0my Rubb forgive me.*This sitting position must be followed by anotherprostration, during which you should repeat what you saidand did in the first prostration. This completes one unit ofSalah.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers12. One shou ld say: 'A llahu Akbar' and s tand up for thesecond un it and perform it as described above.*One shou ld pray the second Rak'at (unit) exactly as the firstbut does not have to repeat Du'aa A-Istiftaah, nor seek refugewith Allah from the Satan at the beginning of the recitation,for these are on ly done once du r ing prayer.

13. Upon finishing second Sujood of the second unit, oneshou ld sit resting his body on his left leg. One shou ld keepthe righ t foot up righ t and place his hands on the knees andclutch the little and ring fingers of the right hand andencircle the m idd le finger and the thumb, while keeping theindex finger straight motioning i t gently throughout therecitation o f the first Ta'shah'hud, which is:

A t'tah iyaa to lil'laahi was salaawato wat'tayibaatoAs'salaamo alan nabi wa-rahmatul'laahi wa barakaatoho.As'salaamo alaina wa ala e'baadil'laahis-sa'le'heen. A sh

hadu an laa e'laahah il'lal-laah wa ash'hado an'naMuhammadan abdoho wa rasooloho

i.e. Salu tations and benedictions are all due to A llah and thep rayers and the good deeds are due to Allah. M ay Allahgrant the Prophet safety from imperfection, mercy andhonor. May security from evil be granted to us and to all therighteous slaves o f Allah. I testify tha t there is no true godbut Allah, and I testify thatMuhammad is the slave of Allahand H is Messenger.

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Rules ofPurification and Prayers"'Read' it at' the end of the last Rak'ah while sittingmaintaining the same position of the fingers and the hands,as you did after the second Rak'ah.14. Read the Salatul-Ibraahimiyah, which is:

AI'laahumma sal'lee ala Muhammad wa ala aa'leMuhammad kama sal'laita ala Ibraheem wa ala aa'lee

Ibraheem in'naka hameedun majeed. Wa baarik alaMuhammad wa ala aa'lee Muhammad kama baa'rak'ta alaIbraheem wa ala aa'lee Ibraheem in'naka hameedun majeedLe. 0 Allah exalt the mention of Muhammad and thehousehold of Muhammad as You exalted Ibraheem and thehoushehold of Ibraheem. Verily, You are the praised and theglorified. And grant Muhammad, and the household ofMuhamamd the honor and reverence as You granted thehousehold of Ibraheem the honor and reverence. Verily, Youare the praised and the glorified.15. You may say:

Al'laahum'ma in'nee a'oodthub be'ka min adthaa'bil qabrwa a'oodthu be'ka min fitnatil maseeh ad-Daj'jaal waa'oodthu be'ka min fitnatil mahya wal ma'maat.

Le. 0 Allah I seek Your protection against the torment of thegrave, and I seek Your protection against the trial of theDaj'jal, and against the trial of life after death.

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Rules otPurifica tion and Prayers*You may ask Allah to grant you good things in th is life andin the Hereafter before end ing your prayer.

16. Tasleem. After completing the previous steps, one endsthe prayer with Tasleem, which is to tum the face to the righ tside while saying: 'As salaamu A la ikum wa rahmatul 'laah" andthen tum the face to the left while saying: 'As salaamuA la ikum wa rahmatul'laah '.

Du'aa after P rayer1. Say: 'As taghfirullah , three times. (I ask Allah 'sforgiveness) .2. Say: 'AI'laahum'ma antas salaam wa minkas salaamtabaarakta ya dthul jalaale wal'ikraam.'

(0 Allah You are Salaam [i.e. security granter] and securitycomes from You. You are the Supreme Who possesses theMajesty and the bounty)

3. Say: 'Laa ilaaha il'lal-Iaah wahdawhiJ laa shareekalawho, lawhol m ulk wa lahul hamd yuhyee wa you-meetwa whowa ala ku'lee shai'in qadeer.'

(!here is no true god except Allah alone. He has no partner ,to Him belongs the dom inion, and all praise. He is capableof do ing everyth ing.

4. Say: 'Laa ilaahah il'lal laah wala na'bodo il'laa e'yaah,lahon ne'mato wa lawhol fadl wa lahuth-tha 'naa al-hasan.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersThere is no true god except Allah. We worship none besideHim. To Him belongs the grace and bounty and the bestcommendation is due to him.5. Say: 'Laa ilaahah Il'lal-Iaah wa laa na'bodo II'laa e'yaahmukh'le'seena lawhod'deena wa low ka'ree'hal-kaafiroon'There is no true god except Allah, Whom we worshipsincerely, though the infidels disdain it.'6. After this say: 'Subhanallah' 33 times, 'Alhamdulilah' 33times, Allahu Akbar 33 times and finally 'Laa ilaaha il'lallaah'once.7. Say: 'Allaahum'ma laa ma'ne'a Ie mat aa'tait wa lamo'te'ya Ie ma ma'na't wa laa yan'fa'oo dthul jad'deeminkal jadd'o Allah! There is none to withhold what You give, and thereis none to give what You withhold.8. Recite verse 250 from Surah al-Baqarah.9. Recite Chapters 112, 113, 114 after each prayer. Recite itthrice after Fajr and Maghrib prayers.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersThings that are lawful during the Prayer

1. It is lawful for the one praying behind the Imam to corrector remind the Imam if he makes a mistake or forgets.2. Saying: 'SubhanaIlah' for men and clapping the hands forwomen i f the Imam forgets.

3. Pushing away someone who wants to cross in front of thepraying person. The Prophet (ii) said:" I f one of prays towards a Sutrah, and someone wantsto pass between him and the Sutrah, let him push himaway. I f he insists then fight him. tt. (Agreed Upon)

4. One may respond to someone who is giving him Salam bywaving his hand in response.5. Carrying a child during the prayer.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersBlameworthy actions during the Prayer

1. Looking towards the Heavens when praying. TheMessenger of Allah ( ~ said:

UWhat is wrong with such and such people who looktowards the Heavens when they perform prayer? Theyshall stop doing so, or their eyesight will be snatchedaway.'" (Bukhari)

2. Fooling around in prayer. The Prophet ( ~ said:uBe calm when performing prayer.''' (Muslim)

3. Covering the mouth. Abu Hurairah ( . ) said: 'TheMessenger of Allah (;I) forbade as-Sadl (i.e. to keep thehands inside the garment and perform prayer) and to coverthe mouth.' (Abu Dawood)4. One should not perform prayer while food is beingserved. The Prophet (;i) said:

uOne should not perform prayer when food is beingserved. '" (Muslim)

5. One should not perform prayer while he has an urge torelieve himself.

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Rules ofPurif ication and PrayersNullifiers of the Prayer

1. Prayer is rendered null and void if one eats or drinksintentionally therein. The scholars are unan imously agreedto this.2. Talking in prayer abou t worldly affairs or something thathas no relation to the prayer itself.

3. Leaving aside a pillar of the prayer or leaving aside anobligatory act intentionally.

4. Laughing dur ing the prayer. The scholars areunan imously agreed that laughing will nullify the prayer.As for sm iling the majority of the scholars are agreed that itwill not render the p rayer null and void.

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersSujood as-Sahu

I t consists of two prostra tions tha t are perfo rm ed on accoun tof adding or missing a part of the Salah or being in doub t.In the case of adding something in the Prayer:W hoever adds an additional Rukoo or Sujood in his prayerforgetfully should perfo rm Sujood as-Sahu after comple tingthe prayer and the Tasleem. Abdullah b. M asood saidthat the Prophet of Allah perfo rm ed the Dhuhr prayer asfive units. I t was said to him: 'Has a unit been added to theprayer? ' The Compan ions said to him: 'You perfo rm ed fiveunits.' The Prophet then perfo rm ed two SUjood after hemade the Tasleem and then made Tasleem once more.'In the case of missing something in the Prayer:W hoever forgets to perform an obligatory act of the prayer,he shou ld make the Sujood as-sahu before the Tasleem.If som eone forgets the first Ta'shahud: Abdullah b. Buhainah(*) repo r ted that the P rophe t pe rfo rm ed the Dhuhrprayer and s tood up directly after the second Rakah and didnot sit down. Peop le stood up with him . Upon comple tinghis P raye r he made Takbeer and made tw o Sujood, he thenmade Tasleem.In the case when one is in doub t:If one is unsure whether he perfo rm ed two, three or fourunits, then he has one of the following cases:a. I f he is surer of either (addition or missing) then intha t case he bu i ld s upon his surety, and makes Sujood as-

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersSahu after the Tasleem. Abdullah b. Masood ( ~ said that theProphet ( ~ said:

" If one of you doubts in his Prayer, let him do what hethinks is most correct, and complete his Prayer andthen make Salam (fasleem) and then perform twoSujood thereafter.' (Agreed Upon)

b. I f he is undecided, he should complete his prayer andmake two Sujood before the Tasleem. Abu Sa'eed al-Khudri(.0,) said that the Messenger of Allah (:i) said:

"I f one of you is doubtful in his prayer and does notknow whether he performed three or four units, let himcast aside the doubt and build upon that which he issure of. Let him perform two Sujood before theTasleem. I f then he has performed five units his prayerwould be sufficient, and i f he has performed four unitsit will humiliate the Satan.' (Muslim)

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Rules ofPurification and PrayersImportant Notes:

*If one forgets to make the Takbeertaul Ihram whetherforgetfully or intentionally his Prayer will not be accepted,since it has not been initiated.*If he missed out something else intentionally (of the pillarsof the prayer) then his prayer is rendered null and void.*If he missed out a pillar unintentionally and remembersduring the next unit, the first unit is rendered null and void,and the second unit takes the place of the first. I f he forgetsand remembers just before initiating the next Fard(obligatory) action he should go back and do what hemissed, and in both cases he should perform Sujood as-Sahubefore or after the Tasleem.*If the Sujood as-Sahu is performed after the iriitial Salam,one must perform another Salam afterwards.*If one leaves aside an obligatory act of the prayerintentionally his prayer will be rendered null and void. If heleaves it aside forgetfully and remembers it before leavingits due position and before initiating the next action inprayer he should return and complete it, and complete hisprayer and then perform Sujood as-Sahu. I f he onlyremembers it after initiating the nextFard (obligatory) action in prayer, then in that case he shouldnot return to it; rather he should make it up with Sujood asSahu.

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