Salah on Specific Occasions
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Tarawih (or Ramadhan) Prayer.
Tarawih consist of eight, twelve or twenty raka'at salah that is Sunnat-e-Maukida and is prayed in the month of Ramadhan after the Fardh salah of Isha, every night. The salah is offered two by two with a short rest between every four raka'at. They may be said alone but collective prayers are recommended. These are additional Sunnah prayers.
It is Mustahhab to delay it until one third of the night has passed.
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The 'Id Prayers (Salatul-'Idayn)
Eid is a special occasions of great festivity for the Muslims. The first is called 'Idul-Fitr or the festival of fastbreaking. It is celebrated on the first day of the tenth Islamic Month (Shawwal) following Ramadan, the month of fasting. It marks great thanks-giving for the Muslims all over the world.
The second 'Id is the 'Idul-Adha or the festival of great sacrifice, which is observed on the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah, the last Islamic Month. The animals are sacrificed to celebrate the great sacrifice of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).
The presence of all Muslims, women and children included, is strongly recommended. On both these 'Ids, 'Id prayers are offered in congregation any time after sunrise and before noon. There is no Adhan (call for prayer) or Iqamah (second call before congregation).
Since this prayer comes only once a year, there is often confusion about how to perform this prayer. Here is how to do it:
In general, when praying any Salah, always follow the Imam in prayer. Do not make your movements (i.e. bowing, prostrating, etc.) before he does or different from him.
Eid prayer consists of two units (Rakat in Arabic, singular is Raka). The main difference in the way this prayer and any other prayer of two Rakat is performed is the number of Takbirs that are done.
Takbirs is an the Arabic word referring to when "Allahu Akbar" is said and the hands are raised to the ears.
Step 1: Make an intention of doing two Rakat behind the Imam for Eid prayer along with six additional Takbirs.
The First Raka
Step 2: After the Imam has said "Allahu Akbar" the first time, you should raise your hands and follow. This is the first Takbir of the prayer.
Step 3: There will be 3 Takbirs before the Imam starts reciting Qur'an. Each time the Imam says "Allahu Akbar", you should follow by raising your hands, then putting them on your sides.
After the third Takbir, the Imam will begin reciting the Qur'an. At that point, you should put your hands on your chest, with your right hand on top of the left.
Step 4: Listen to the recitation of the Holy Quran. The Imam will recite Surah Al Fatiha (the first Surah of the Qur'an) and then another Surah.
Step 5: When the Imam says "Allahu Akbar" go into Ruku (the bowing position).
Step 6: Stand up straight when he says Sami Allahu liman Hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him), and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" (our Lord praise be to You) in a low voice.
Step 7: When the Imam says "Allahu Akbar" go into Sujud (prostration). You will do two prostrations as in normal prayer.
The Second Raka
Step 8: The Imam will first recite from the Holy Qur'an (first Surah Al Fatiha and another Surah.
Step 9: After the recitation, before going into Ruku, there will be 3 Takbirs. Follow the Imam. Raise your hands after each "Allahu Akbar". After the third Takbir, go into Ruku (the bowing position).
Step 10: Stand up straight when the Imam says Sami Allah huliman Hamidah, and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" in a low voice.
Step 11: When the Imam says "Allahu Akbar" go into Sujud. You will do two prostrations.
Step 12: After this, you sit for the complete Tashshahud.
Step 13: After the Imam ends the prayer by turning to his face to the right first and saying "Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah" and then to his left and doing the same, you should follow.
Step 14: Do not get up right away. The Imam will give a short Khutbah (speech). Please stay still and listen. It is recommended to do so.
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Funeral Prayer - Salatul Janazah
Salatul Janazah is
Fard Kafayah, that is, if one prays the prayer than all are bareeuz zimma
[free of the responsiblity] otherwise all those who received the news but
did not come are sinners. The Salatul Janazah is offered in congregation but unlike other formal prayers, it has neither any Ruku' (bowing) nor any Sajdah (prostration). It is
sufficient even if one person prays.
Some people pray while wearing shoes and many people pray Janazah while standing on the shoes. If one prays wearing the shoes then it is necessary that the shoes and the earth underneath be pure and if one stands on the shoes then it is necessary that the shoes be pure.
There is more ihtiyat (care) that one does not pray while standing on the shoes. Stand on the earth, if you want you can stand upon your handkerchief.
It is necessary for the body of the deceased to be present. The Janazah of the absent is not permissible
Narrated Abu Huraira: that Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "Whoever attends the funeral procession till he offers the funeral prayer for it, will get a reward equal to one Qirat, and whoever accompanies it till burial, will get a reward equal to two Qirats." It was asked, "What are two Qirats?" He replied, "Like two huge mountains."
[Funerals (Al-Janaaiz) of Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith no. 410]
There are two parts of
this Salah:
- To say Allahu Akbar four times.
- Qayam which was three Sunnat Mukeda: Sana, Durood Shareef, and Duaa for the deceased.
How to
pray:-
Muqtadee should make the niyyat, “I make the
niyyat for the prayer of this Janaza for Allah (swt), duaa for this deceased,
behind this Imam.” Now the Imam and muqtadee should raise their hands to
their ears and fold their hands underneath the navel as usual whilst
saying Allahu Akbar and read Sana, a slight difference is that after wa
ta’ala jadduka one must read wa jalla sanauka wa laailaha gairuk. Then
without raising the hands, say Allahu Akbar and read duroode Ibraheem; then without raising the hands, say Allahu Akbar and read the duaa. The
Imam must say all the takbeer aloud whereas the muqtadee must say it
slowly, the rest of the azkar (supplications) are to be read slowly by the
Imam and Muqtadee. After the duaa, say Allahu Akbar and now drop the hands
and then turn the head both sides for
salaam.
Sana:
Glory be to You Oh Allah, and praise be to You, and blessed is Your
name, and exalted is Your Majesty, and there is none to be served besides
You.
Duroode Ibraheemi:
O Allah! shower Your mercy upon Muhammad and the followers of Muhammad
, as You showered Your mercy upon Ibrahim and the followers of Ibrahim.
Behold, Your are Praiseworthy, Glorious.
Oh Allah! Shower Your
blessing upon Muhammad , and the followers of Muhammad as You showered
Your blessings upon Ibrahim and the followers of Ibrahim. Behold, You are
Praiseworthy, Glorious.
Duaa for an adult man or
woman:
Oh Allah! Forgive those of us that are alive and those of us that are
dead; those of us that are present and those of us who are absent; those
of us who are young and those of us who are adults; our males and our
females. Oh Allah! Whomsoever You keep alive, let him live as a follower
of Islam and whomsoever You cause to die, let him die a
Believer.
Duaa for a boy:
Oh!
Allah, make him (this child) a source for our salvation and make him a
source of reward and treasure for us and make him an intercessor for us
and one whose intercession is accepted.
Duaa for a
girl:
Oh!
Allah, make her (this child) a source for our salvation and make her a
source of reward and treasure for us and make her an intercessor for us
and one whose intercession is accepted.
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Shortened Prayer (Salatul-Qasr).
When in circumstances where it is not possible to pray or when on journey, you are permitted to shorten Salah. Such a shortened prayer is known as Salatul-Qasr.
When travelling one may offer two raka'ats in place of four raka'ats in Zuhr, Asr and 'Isha, but there is no change in the two raka'ats of Fajr and three raka'ats of Maghrib Salah.
Distance Of Shar’i Safar (Travel in the Shariah)
Please consult your local Imam before you travel certain distance.
The Duration Of Time Pertaining To Qasr
Please consult your local Imam before you travel certain distance and you intend to stay for certain days.
May Allah the Almighty forgive us for our shortcomings and guide us to that which He loves and is pleased with. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah's Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.
Last updated 2nd December 2013
Source:
- Ahsanul Qawaid
- Salah - The Muslim Prayer by Islamic Dawah Centre International
- Sahih Al-Bukhari translated by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Islamic University Al-Medina Al-Munawwara, Published: 1980, Publisher: Dar Al Arabia, Beirut, Lebanon.
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