REFERENCES USED TO CREATE THIS GUIDE CONTENTS 1. Coolness of the Eyes—Fiqh of Salaah—AlKauthar Institute AN INTRODUCTION TO SALAAH PAGE 3. 2. My Salaat Companion—Talibideen Jr NAMES AND TIMES OF AS-SALAAH PAGE 4. 3. ‘The Prophet’s Prayer Described’ by Shaikh Naasir-ud-Deen Al- BEFORE YOU START THE SALAAH PAGE 5. Albaani THE ADHAN (CALL TO PRAYER) PAGE 6. 4. ‘An Explanation of the Conditions, Pillars and Requirements of AFTER THE ADHAN PAGE 7. Prayer of the Imaam and Mujaddid Muhammad bin ‘Abdil- Wahhaab’, by Shaikh Muhammad Amaan Al-Jaamee and THE IQAMA PAGE 8. Shaikh ‘Abdul-Muhsin Al-Abbaad. HOW TO PRAY—A STEP BY STEP GUIDE PAGE 9. 5. ‘Salaat: The Islamic Prayer from A to Z.’ ‘A description of The COMPULSORY AND SUNNAH PRAYERS PAGE 16. Wudhu’ of the Prophet’ by Fahd ibn ‘Abdir-Rahman ash- REFERENCES USED TO CREATE THIS PAGE 17 Shuwaib. GUIDE 6. ‘Prayer according to the Sunnah’ by Muhammad Zulfiqar. 7. ‘Duaa’ – The weapon of the believer’ by Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi 8. ‘Fortress of the Muslim’, compiled by Sa’id bin Wahf Al- Qahtani 2 17 COMPULSORY AND SUNNAH PRAYERS AN INTRODUCTION TO SALAAH As-Salaah is the 2nd pillar of Islam. Before Compulsory After (Sunnah) (Sunnah) It is the first priority after belief in the Oneness of Allah and in the (.ملسهللا هللايلع هللا ىلص( Prophethood of Muhammad Fajr 2 * 2 - It is such an important pillar, that Muslims are called upon to per- form this act of worship in all circumstances without fail. Aban- Dhuhr 2* + 2* 4 2 * doning it is disbelief. ملسهللا هللايلع هللا ىلصهللا Asr 2 + 2 4 - Allah’s Messenger said “Between a slave (of Allah) and disbelief is abandoning the Salat.” (Tirmidhi) Maghrib 2 3 2 * and “The covenant between us and them is the Salat, so whoever Isha 2 4 2 * abandons it he has committed disbelief.”(Tirmidhi) Definition of -As Salaah • The Arabic word Salaah means ‘to Pray’, ‘to supplicate or The Sunnah prayers marked with an asterisk (*) are those prayers invoke’, ‘to Petition’ or ‘to Magnify’. said: “Whoever is مصسص يلص هللا ىلص about which Allah’s Messenger • ‘As-Salaah’ is the name given to the formal prayer of Islam, regular with twelve Rak’ah of Sunnah (prayer), Allah will build a which is a compulsory rite of the religion. house for him in Paradise”. (Tirmidhi) • Islamically, it means to worship Allah through certain known and prescribed sayings and actions, starting with Takbeer i.e., saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ (Allah is the greatest) and ending with Tasleem i.e., saying ‘As-Salaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmat- ullah’ (May Allah’s peace and Mercy be upon you). 16 3 HOW TO PRAY—A STEP BY STEP GUIDE NAMES AND TIMES OF SALAAH ACTION TO SAY Turn your head to the right, then Assalaamu ‘alaykum wa rah- to the left. Say on each side: matullah May Allah’s peace and mercy Fajr (After dawn until before sunrise) be upon you Whoever, recites the following after each prayer, his sins will be forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea (Sahih Muslim). Subhaan Allah— Glory be to Allah x 33 Al-hamdu lillah— Praise be to Allah x 33 Allahu Akbar— Allah is the greatest x 33 Isha (After dusk until be- Dhuhr (Noon: After sun fore dawn, before mid- declines from zenith until La ilâha ill-Allâhu wahdahu lâ sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul- night preferred) before Asr) hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shai’in qadir x1 There is none worthy of worship but Allah alone, with no partner or associate; His is the Dominion, to Him be praise, and He is Able to do all things. “Whoever recites Ayat Al-Kursi Ayatul Kursi (2:255) immediately after each pre- scribed Prayer, there will be nothing standing between him Maghrib (Immediately Asr (Midway between and his entering Paradise except after sunset before dusk) noon until sunset) death.” (Reported by An-Nasa’i and Ibn Hibban.) 4 15 HOW TO PRAY—A STEP BY STEP GUIDE BEFORE YOU START SALAAH ACTION TO SAY If you are remaining in the sitting position, recite the Tashahhud: Allahumma Salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala Ali Muhammmadin, kama sallaita 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala Ali Ibrahima, Innaka Hamidum Majid. O Allah! Send Your Salat (Graces, Honours and Mercy) on Muham- mad and on the family (or the followers) of Muhammad, as You send Your Salat (Graces, Honours and Mercy) on Ibrahim and on the family (or the followers) of Ibrahim, for Your are the Most Praiseworthy, the Most Glorious. Allahumma Barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala Ali Muhammadin, ka- ma barakta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala Ali Ibrahima, Innaka Hamidum Majid. O Allah! Send Your Blessings on Muhammad and on the family (or Clothes should be covering the awrah and be loose the followers) of Muhammad, as You send Your Blessing on Ibra- and non-transparent him and on the family (or the followers) of Ibrahim, for Your are Your body, clothing and place of worship should be the Most Praiseworthy, the Most Glorious. free from impurities You can continue to make dua before completing the prayer Being in a state of purity ِ ِ ِ ِ ِ ِ ِ ِ ِ .Perform the prayer when its time has started اللَُّه َّم إِِِّن أَعُوذُ ب َك م ْن َع َذا ِب الَْقِْْب، َوأَعُوذُ ب َك م ْن فْت نَة الَْمسي ِح ال َّد َّجال، َوأَعُوذُ ب َك ِ ِ ِ ِ َّ ِ ِ ِ ِ .Facing the Qiblah (Direction) of the Ka’bah م ْن فْت نَة الَْم ْحيَا َوالَْمَمات. اللُه َّم إِِّن أَعُوذُ ب َك م َن الَْمأََِْث َوالَْمغَْرم". Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika min 'athaabil-qabri, wa 'a'oothu bika min fitnatil-maseehid-dajjaali, wa 'a'oothu bika min fitnatil-mahyaa walmamaati. Pray towards a sutrah, when alone and in an open ar- Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika minal-ma'thami walmaghrami. ea. It is an object used by a person praying, as a barri- Reference: Al-Bukhari 1/202, Muslim 1/412. er between himself and one passing in front of him. 14 5 ADHAN—THE CALL FOR SALAAH HOW TO PRAY—A STEP BY STEP GUIDE WORDINGS IN ARABIC MEANING (TRANSLITERATION) ACTION TO SAY Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Recite the at-tahiyaat Greatest Attahiyyaatu lilaahi wassalawaatu Wattayyibaatu Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the All compliments, prayers and pure words are due to Allah Greatest Assalaamu ‘alayka ay-yuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa- barakaatuh Ash-hadu an Ia ilãha illaIIah I testify that there is none wor- Peace be upon you Oh Prophet And the mercy of Allah and His thy of worship except Allah blessings Ash-hadu an Ia ilãha illaIIah I testify that there is none wor- Assalaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis saliheen thy of worship except Allah Peace be upon us and on the righteous slaves of Allah Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan I testify that Muhammad is the Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasul-Ullah Messenger of Allah ‘abduhu wa rasooluh I bear witness that there is no God or deity worthy of worship Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan I testify that Muhammad is the except Allah And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Rasul-Ullah Messenger of Allah Haiya 'alas-Salaah Come to the Prayer What you do next will depend on which Fard (Compulsory) pray- Haiya 'alas-Salaah Come to the Prayer er you are performing and how many rakah (unit) you are per- forming. Haiya 'alal-Falah Come to the Success If you have completed the 2nd rakah of Fajr, 3rd rakat of Ma- Haiya 'alal-Falah Come to the Success ghrib or 4th rakah of Dhuhr, Asr or Isha, remain sitting. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the If you have completed the 2nd rakah of Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib or Greatest Isha, stand up and complete the extra rakah to complete the La ilaha illallah There is none worthy of worship prayer. except Allah 6 13 HOW TO PRAY—A STEP BY STEP GUIDE AFTER THE ADHAN Al-Wasilah ملسهللا هللايلع هللا ىلصهللا ACTION TO SAY Ask Allah to grant the Prophet (the honour of intercession), then the Prophet’s intercession (on Sit on the left thigh, with the left Rabbighfirlee the Day of Judgment) will be permissible for you. foot along the ground and the Oh Allah, forgive me right foot upright. The toes of the Allahumma rabba hadhihid-da watit-ta’mmah wa-salat-il-qa’imah right foot should be facing the aati Muhammadan al-wasilah wa-al-fadilah, wab’athu maqaman Qiblah and the hands be placed mahmuda al-ladhi wa’adthu of the knees. In the sitting posi- O Allah! Lord of this perfect call (of not ascribing partners to You) tion, say twice: and of the regular Salat (prayer) which is going to be established! Go into sujood for a second time, Allaahu Akbar Kindly give Muhammad Al-Wasilah (highest position in Paradise) and Al-Fadilah (extra degree of honour) and raise him to Maqam saying as you move: Allah is Greatest Mahmud {a station of praise and glory, i.e, the honour of interces- In the sujood position say 3 Subhaana rabbiyal ‘alaa sion on the Day of Resurrection}, which You have promised him. times: Glory be to my Lord Most High Stand up from the prostrating. As Allaahu Akbar you are coming up, say: Allah is Greatest Perform the remaining rakaat, depending on which prayer you are performing After completing 2nd sujood in 2nd rakat, move into sitting posi- tion 12 7 IQAMA— THE SECOND CALL TO PRAYER HOW TO PRAY—A STEP BY STEP GUIDE The iqama is given immediately before the prayer begins.