There are fourteen: (i)Standing during obligatory prayers if one is able to do so (ii)The opening takbeer (saying “Allaahu akbar”) (iii)Reciting al-Faatihah (iv)Rukoo’ (bowing), the least of which means bending so that the hands can touch the knees, but the most complete form means making the back level and the…
It is prescribed that he comes to the mosque in peace and tranquility He will enter with his right leg first Upon entering the mosque he should say: بسم الله الصلاة والسلام على رسول الله، اللهم اغفر اي ذنوبي وافتح اي أبواب رحممتك (I enter) In the name of Allaah,…
PURIFICATION The 3 Types of Purification 1- Al-Wudoo’ (Ablution). 2- Al-Ghusl (Ritual Bath). 3- At-Tayammum (Dry Ablution) Ablution How to Perform Ablution 1- Must have the Intention (and it is not to be uttered) 2- Say “Bismillah” 3- Wash the palm 3x 4- Wash his mouth and…
Preconditions to the Obligation of Solat: Islam: “Verily, the prayer is *enjoined on the believers* at fixed hours.” (Nisaa’, 103) Awareness: “Three categories of people are not under obligation: the one who is sleeping, until he wakes up, the insane or imbecile until they regain their sanity, and a child…
Majority of people know that solat is obligatory but they do not give it its true regard. Solat الصلاة literary means Ad-Du’a (Prayer, supplication, invocation), as evident in the statement of Allaah the Most High: “( وَصَلِّ عَلَیۡهِمۡ). ” and invoke Allaah for them” [Surat At-Tawbah 103] As well as…
To believe that Muhammad the Messenger of Allaah was sent by Allaah to mankind and Jinn, as warner and at the same time a bringer of glad tidings, calling them to worship of Allaah alone and obey His laws. Belief in the Messenger necessitates: Humbleness and obedience to him. Believing…
Allaah the Almighty and Majestic says: “Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam” (Al-Imraan, 19) The Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah’s blessings and peace be upon him) said: Islam is built on five pillars; to testify that there is none who has the right to be worshipped but Allaah and…