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“AND ESTABLISH SALAH TO REMEMBER ME (ALLAH )” (Surah Ta-Ha 20:14)

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Salāh PRAYER

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AS-SALAH IS ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTAL PILLARS OF ISLAM. Salāh is the formal prayer of Islam. It is the

second pillar of Islam.

In the Arabic language, the basic meaning of

“Salāh” is “Du’a” (Invocation or Supplication).

“Salāh” originates from the word “Silah” which

mean connection. It is a connection between the

human and his Creator Allah .

In religious terminology, “Salāh” is used to refer

to the acts of bowing and prostration, the

remaining specified acts associated with it,

specified at certain times, with those known

conditions, and the characteristics, and

requirements that are well-known about it.

Salāh (Prayer) is one of the main obligations which

Allah has ordained on His servants. It was the

first act of worship that was made obligatory by

Allah and it is the last thing to be taken away

from the religion. When it perishes, Islam will

perish.

It refers to five daily payers which are Fard (compulsory or an obligation) for every Muslim.

Fard means that one is required to do it no matter

what.

It is the first act of worship commanded on the

Muslim Nation (Ummah) by Allah and was

ordained on the night of the ‘Isra-wal-Mi'raj’,

Prophet's ascension to the seven heavens.

Salāh is the only act of Ibadah which was

revealed directly, without any messenger in

between. Why? Because it is so special and it is

the one which is most beloved in the sight of Allah

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Salāh establishes the physical, mental and spiritual

submission of Allah which start with Takbeer by

pronouncing “Allaahu Akbar - هللا اكبر ”- Allah is

Great and ends with Tasleem “Salam”- salutation of

peace. It is concrete proof of submission to Allah

. It fulfills our very purpose of creation.

“and I have created not the Jinn and men except

that they should worship Me (alone).” (Qur'an Surat Adh-Dhāriyāt 51:56)

Salāh is the first action that believer will be

questioned about, for the Messenger of Allah

said,

"The first thing which will be judged among a

man's deeds on the Day of Judgement

(Resurrection) is the Prayer. If this is in good

order then he will succeed and prosper but if it is

defective then he will fail and will be a loser. [Nasaa'ee, Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]

The importance of Salāh is so great that one is

ordered to observe it in all occasions in all

circumstances without fail whether one is healthy or

sick, whether one prays standing, sitting or lying

down, whether one is travelling or residing and

whether one is safe or in fear.

“ The agreement which separates us (the

believers) from them (the non-believers) is the

prayer and he who leaves it, becomes a

disbeliever” (Imams Ahmed, At- Tirmidheee and An-Nasaa’ee)

WHO MUST PRAY Prayer is obligatory upon every sane adult

Muslim. A person is considered an adult upon

reaching puberty.

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THE MERITS OF AS-SALAH

Prayer purifies the soul, refines the character

and inculcates in man the excellent virtues of

truthfulness, honesty and modesty.

1. Prevents from Al-Fahshaa’ (great sins of

every kind, unlawful, forbidden etc.) and Al-Munkar (falsehood, disbelief, polytheism, and

every kind of evil wicked deed, etc.).

Recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to

you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed,

prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and

the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah

knows that which you do. ( Surat Al-`Ankabūt 29 : 45)

2. The best of deeds after the Testimony of

Faith (laa ilaaha illal-laah, Muhammad rasoulul-

laah). (Bukhari, Muslim)

3. Washes out sins / Expiates sins. (Muslim)

“The five obligatory daily prayers, the Friday

prayer followed by another Friday prayer,

Ramadan followed by another Ramadan, expiate

sins committed in between them as long as major

sins are avoided.”

4. A light for its adherent in this Life and in the

Hereafter. (Musnad Ahmad)

5. Raises in rank and removes sins. (Muslim)

6. One of the greatest causes to enter Paradise

with the company of the Prophet (Muslim)

7. Between each performance of salah and the

next performance, sins are pardoned. (Muslim)

8. The angels will ask Allah for Blessings and

Forgiveness upon the adherent in his place of

prayers. (Muslim)

9. Waiting for the next prayer after performing

a prayer is ribaat (keeping oneself adhering

and firm on acts of obedience). (Muslim)

10. The one who goes to the Mosque to perform

the prayer is in prayer until he returns. (Saheeh

ibn Khuzaimah)

KHUSHOO IN AS-SALAH

“Indeed successful are those believers. Who are

humble in their prayers” (Surat Al-Mu'minūn, 23: 1- 2)

“Khushoo” connects to Allah . Without “Khushoo”

prayer is weak, you are disconnected from Allah ,

even if you are in Masjid.

Salāh performed genuinely with humility and

submission to Allah has unlimited virtues and

benefits. It is the noblest expression of faith and

the surest way of thanking Allah for His unlimited

favors. Salah is a connection between you and Allah

to obtaining Allah 's mercy, generosity, kindness,

blessings and a sure way to paradise.

Tip: Before you stand for payer. And let everything

out of your system. Flush your brain. All the

thoughts that are running get them out. And just

engage you self into prayers. Pray as it is your last

prayer. Know what you are reciting. Learn some

vocabulary of what you are reciting.

For an item of difficulty from your list, allow the

heaviness of your heart and soul to pour out in every

word you utter in prayer. Permit your tears of anger

and anguish to release in prostration. Be certain that

through this action Allah will undoubtedly respond

to your distress.

PRAY ON TIME

Perform each of the five obligatory prayers as soon

as the time has commenced, as it is not permitted to

delay them without a valid reason.

“ Verily, As-Salât is enjoined on the believers

( to be performed ) at fixed hours.” (Surah An-Nisa 4:103)

MISSED PRAYERS

It is a major sin to miss a prayer deliberately. The

missed prayer must be made up as soon as it is

remembered.

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THE FIVE DAILY SALAH Salah Time Aloud

or

Silent.

Sunnah

Before

Fard

(Obligatory)

Sunnah

After

Fard

The Dawn Prayer

After Dawn until before Sunrise

Aloud 2

The Noon Prayer

When the sun begins to decline from the

zenith point.

Silent 4 2

The Afternoon Prayer

Between mid-afternoon until before

sunset.

Time when shadow of a vertical stick

equals its length sunset.

Silent

The Sunset Prayer

Immediately after sunset

Aloud 2

The Night Prayer

After twilight up until Fajr although it is

preferred to be prayed before the

middle of the night.

Aloud 2

+ 3 Witr

PURIFICATION – NIYYAH (INTENTION), TAHARAH (CLEANLINESS) AND WUDU One must purify their intention for Allah alone and purify their bodies and clothes before the

Prayer. Internal Purification External Purification

Islamic Faith

Clear Intention (An-Niyyah)-purely

within heart for sake of Allah . The Prophet said: “Actions are only by

intentions and everyman has only that which

he intended...”

Be humble and with complete submission.

No show-off

Heart free of Jealousy, ill feelings and

hatred.

Free from backbiting

Not oppressing others.

Wudu

The Prophet said: “Prayer without ablution

is invalid” (Muslim).

Bathing (when required, Friday

obligatory)

Oral hygiene (Miswak)

Purifying oneself from urine, excrement

and all other kind of impurities.

Clean nails

Clean Clothes

Proper dress from head to toe.

Ensuring the purity of the water.

Clean Place

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STEP BY STEP HOW TO PERFORM WUDU

Before Wudu – Make Intention of making wudu in the

heart, then say :

Bismillah – In the name of Allah.

Wash the hands (3 times)

Including the wrists and between the fingers. Begin with

right arm.

Rinse the mouth (3 times)

Using the right hand, put a small amount of water into the

mouth, swirl around then expel.

Sniff water in to nostrils (3 times)

Using right hand, sniff the water as far as possible, and

then sniff out with left hand.

Wash the face (3 times)

From forehead to chin, left earlobe to the right earlobe

making sure that whole face is washed.

Wash the two arms (3 times)

Up to and including the elbows, hand and between the

fingers. Begin with right arm.

Wipe the head (1 times)

With wet fingers starting at the fringe to the back

hairline and back the same way all in one movement.

Wipe both the ears (1 times)

Inside with index fingers, and the back of the ears with

the thumbs.

1. Wash the feet (3 times)

Including the ankles and between the toes. To clean

between the toes, use right pinkie finger for right foot

and left pinkie finger for left. Begin with the right foot. 1.

10 Ash-hadu anllaa ilaaha illaallah wa ash-hadu

anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasooluh

(I bear witness that there is no God worthy of worship

except Allah. And I bear witness that Muhammad is

His slave and the Messenger.)

Allahuma ij-‘alnee minat-tawabeen waj-

‘alnee minal-mutatahireen

(Oh Allah, make me among those who turn in

repentance to you and make me among those who

purify themselves.)

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How to Pray

1. Stand straight facing the Qiblah. Raise your hands to your ear lobes or shoulders…Say- Allahu Akbar

2. Fold your hands and recite the following du’a.

Allaahumma baa’id Baynee wa bayna khataayaaya kamaa baa adta baynal-mashriqi wal-

maghrib. Allahumma naqqinee minal khataayaa kamaa yunaqas- sawbul-abyadu minad-

danase. Allahummagsil khataayaaya bil maaaaa’I wassalji wal barad. Subhaaanakalaahumma

wa bihamdika wa tabaarakas-muka wa ta áaaalaa jadduka wa laa ilaaha ghayruk.

Translation: O Allah, make a distance between me and my sins as You have made the distance between east and west. O Allah, purify me from the sins as the white garment is purified from the dirt. O Allah, wash away my sins with water, snow and hailstones. Glory be to You, O Allah and praise is due to You. Blessed is Your Name and exalted is Your Majesty and there is no God but you.

3. Recite Surah Al-Faitha. (including the Ta’wuwdh & Basmalah)

A’oodhu billahi minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem

Translation: I seek refuge with Allah from the cursed Satan

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Bismillah Hir Rahmaan Nir Raheem Translation: In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

AL HAMDU LILLAAHI RABBIL ‘AALAMEEN

2 AR-RAHMAN NIR RAHEEM

3 MAALIKI YAUMID DEEN

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IYYAAKA NA’ABUDU WA IYYAAKA NASTA’EEN5 IHDINAS SIRAATAL MUSTAQEEM

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SIRAATAL LADHEENA AN ‘AMTA’ ALAIHIM GHAIRIL MAGHDUUBI’ ALAIHIM WALADAALEEN7

Translation: [All] praise is [due] to Allah , Lord of the worlds2 -The Entirely Merciful, the

Especially Merciful3 - Sovereign of the Day of Recompense4 - It is You we worship and You

we ask for help5. Guide us to the straight path6 -The path of those upon whom You have

bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray7.

4. Recite few verses from the Qu’ran…………..Say- Allahu Akbar

5. Raise your hands to your shoulders or to the ears

6. Go to Ruku’ and recite:

Subhaana Rabbiyal A’zeem Translation: Glory be to my Lord, The Great

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Subboohun Quddoosun,Rabbul-mall’ikati war-rooh Translation: All-Glorious, All-Holy, the Lord of angels and the Spirit

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7. Come back from Ruku’ and recite: Sami’ allahu liman hamidah. Rabbanaa wa lakal hamd. Hamdan Katheeran

tayyiban mubaarakan feeh.

Translation: Allah listened to one who praised Him. Our Lord, to You be the

praise, the praise in abundance, pure and blessed.

8. Go to Sujood and recite:

Subhaana Rabbiyal A’laa Translation: Glory be to my Lord, the most High

9. After performing Sujood; recite:

Allahummagh-fir lee war-hamnee- wa ‘aafinee wah-dinee war zuqnee

Translation: O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, grant me well-being, guide me and grant me provision

10. Saying Allahu Akbar, rise from the prostration and stand up for the second Rak’ah. Before standing one should sit for a while. It is called Jalsat-ul-Istirahah. Start the second Rak’ah by reciting Al-Fatihah and repeat all the actions of the first Rak’ah. At the end of the second Rak’ah, sit as you did between two prostrations and read Tashahhud and Durood as follows:

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At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaatu, as-salaamu ‘alayka ayyun-Nabiyyu wa

rahmatul-llahi wa barakaatuhu, *** as-salaamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibaadil-laahis- saaliheen ***

Ash-hadu al-laa- ilaaha- illal-laahu- wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasooluh. Translation: All praise, all worship and all good things are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and Allah’s mercy and His blessings. Peace be upon us, and all righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger.

Allahumma salli ‘alaa Muhammadin wa ‘alaa aali Muhammadin kamaa sallayata ‘alaa

Ibraheema wa ‘alaa aali ibraaheema innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma baarik ‘alaa

Muhammadin wa ‘alaa Muhammadin Kamaa baarakta ‘alaa Ibraaheema wa ‘alaa aali

Ibraaheema, innaka Hameedum Majeed

Translation: O Allah! Show mercy to Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have shown mercy to Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed Praiseworthy, Glorious. O Allah! Bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed Praiseworthy, Glorious.

11. After reciting the Tashahhud and Durood, add any du’a such as: Allahumma innee zalamtu nafsee zulman katheeran wa laa yaghfirudh-dhunooba illa anta

faghfir lee maghfiratam-min ‘indika war hamnee innaka antal- Ghafoor-ur-raheem

Translation: O Allah, I have wronged myself a great deal, and no one forgives sins except You, so forgive me with a forgiveness from You ad have mercy on me. Surely, You are the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.

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12. Finish Your Prayer by turning you head right first and then left saying:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah

Translation: Peace be on you, and Allah’s mercy.

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االذكار بعد الصالة

ADHKAAR AFTER OBLIGATORY PRAYERS

اهلل أكب ر Allahu-Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

أست غفر اهلل

أست غفر اهلل

أست غفر اهلل Astaghfirullah

Astaghfirullah

Astaghfirullah

I ask Allah for Forgiveness I ask Allah for Forgiveness

I ask Allah for Forgiveness

الم ت باركت ياذا الجالل و اإلكرام الم و منك الس اللهم أنت الس Alahumma anta-s-Salamu, wa minka-s-Salamu, tabarakta ya Dhal Jalaali wal-Ikraam

O'Allah! You are Peace and peace comes from You. Blessed You are O Possessor of Glory and Honour.

ا يصفون وسالم على المرسلين والحمد لل ه رب العالمين سبحان ربك رب العزة عمSubhana rabbika rabbil izatti ama yasifun wa ssalamu allalmursalin wa alhamdu la illhai rabbil alaamin

Glorified is your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him and peace be on the Messengers and all the praises and thanks are to Allâh, Lord of the worlds. (As Saffat 37: 180-182)

Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2 :255)

……الله ل إله إال هو الحي القيوم

اللهم أعني على ذكرك وشكرك وحسن عبادتك Allahumma a’inni ‘ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni ‘ibadatika

O Allah! Help me in remembering You, in thanking/praise You, and to worship You in the best way.

فع ذا الجد منك الجد اللهم ال مانع لما أعطيت وال معطي لما من عت، وال ي ن Allahumma la maan'la lima a'taita, wa la mu'tiya lima mana'ta, wa la yanfa'u dhal-jaddi minkal-jadd

O'Allah! There is none who can withheld what You have Given and none may Give what You have withheld; and the might of a mighty person cannot benefit him against You

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اللهم أجرني من النار Allahumma ajirni min an-naar

Oh Allah, save us from the fire of Hell. ( 7 times)

اهلل أكب ر

الحمد هلل

سبحان اهلل Allahu-Akbar

Alhamdulilah

Subhan-Allah

Allah is the Greatest Praise be to Allah

Glory be to Allah

(33 times) (33 times)

(33 times)

كل شيء قدير ال إله إال الله وحده ال شريك له له الملك وله الحمد وهو على Lailaha ilAllahu wah-dahu la shareeka lahu, lahul Mulku wa lahulHamd, wa Huwa ala kulli shaiy-iin Qadeer

None has the right to be worshipped except Allah alone. He has no partner, His is the dominion and His is the Praise and He is Able to do all things

ال إله إال اهلل وحده ال شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير،

ة إال باهلل، ال إله إال اهلل، ال حول وال ق و

عمة وله الفضل وله الث ناء الحسن، وال ن عبد إال إياه، له الن

ين ولو كره الكافرون. ال إله إال اهلل مخلصين له الد Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku, wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay 'in Qadeer. Laa hawla wa laa quwwata 'illaa billaahi, laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu, wa laa na'budu 'illaa 'iyyaahu, lahun-ni'matu wa lahul-fadhlu

wa lahuth-thanaa'ul-hasanu, laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu mukhliseena lahud-deena wa law karihal-kaafiroon. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, He has no partner, His is the dominion and His is the praise and He is Able to do all

things. There is no power and no might except by Allah . None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and we do not worship any other besides Him . His is grace , and His is bounty and to Him belongs the most excellent praise. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah .

(We are) sincere in making our religious devotion to Him, even though the disbelievers may dislike it.

اللهم إني أعوذ بك من البخل، وأعوذ بك من الجبن،

ن يا وعذاب القبر. نة الد وأعوذ بك من أن أرد إلى أرذل العمر، وأعوذ بك من فت Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika minal-bukhli, wa 'a'oothu bika minal-jubni, wa 'a'oothu bika min 'an 'uradda 'ilaa 'arthalil-

'umuri, wa 'a'oothu bika min fitnatid-dunyaa wa 'athaabil-qabri. O Allah , I seek Your protection from miserliness, I seek Your protection from cowardice, and I seek Your protection from being returned to

feeble old age . I seek Your protection from the trials of this world and from the torment of the grave.

Recite الا ةروس صالخ "Surah Al-Ikhlas" , ةروس صلفا "Surah Al-Falaq" and ةروس صنلا "Surah An-Nas"

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Du'a Qunut in the Witr Prayer

"اللهم اهدن فيمن هديت، وعافن فيمن عاف يت، وت ولن فيمن ت وليت، وبارك ل فيما أعطيت، وقن شر ما قضيت، فإنك ت قضي ول ي قضى عليك، إنه ل

ن عاديت، ت باركت رب نا وت عاليت". يذل من واليت، ول يعز م Allaahum-mahdinee feeman hadayta, wa 'aafinee feeman 'aafayta, wa tawallanee feeman tawallayta,

wa baarik lee feemaa 'a'atayta, wa qinee sharra maa qadhayta, fa'innaka taqdhee wa laa yuqdhaa

'alayka, 'innahu laa yathillu man waalayta, wa laa ya 'izzu man 'aadayta , tabaarakta Rabbanaa wa

ta'aalayta.

O Allah , guide me with those whom You have guided , and strengthen me with those whom You have given strength. Take me to Your care with those whom You have taken to Your care. Bless me in what You have given me. Protect me from the evil You have ordained. Surely, You command and are not commanded, and none whom You have committed to Your care shall be humiliated [and none whom You have taken as an enemy shall taste glory] . You are Blessed , Our Lord , and Exalted.

Reference: Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, An-Nasa'i, At-Tirmithi, Ahmad, Ad-Darimi, Al-Hakim, and Al-Bayhaqi. See also Al-Albani, Sahih At-Tirmithi 1/144, Sahih Ibn Majah 1/194, and 'Irwa'ul-GhaW. 2/ 172.

What to say immediately following the Witr prayer

وس سبحان الملك القدSubhaanal-Malikil-Quddoos. (3 Times)

Glory is to the King, the Holy

Raise and extend the voice on the third time and say . . .

رب المالئكة والروح Rabbil-malaa’ikati war-rooḥ.

Lord of the angels and the Spirit.

Reference: An-Nasa'i 3/244, Ad-Daraqutni and others. The final addition is from Ad-Daraqutni's version 2/ 31 and its chain of narration is authentic. See the checking of Zadul-Ma'ad by Shu'aib Al-Arna'ut and 'Abdul-Qadir Al-Arna'ut 1/337.