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Salaatul Hajaat
Time of performance: In time of need. Any permitted time. Number of Rakaats: 2 Rakaats Benefits: This Salaat is performed when one is in need or in difficulty. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said that whoever is in need of something should make a perfect Wudhu and then performs 2 Rakaats namaz. After the namaz recite the praises of Allah and Durood Shareef. One may also recite any amount and any formula of praises (Tahmeed and tasbeeh) as well as any amount of Durood Shareef. Thereafter make a fervent Dua for the fulfilment of the need....
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Time of performance: When the need arises, providing that it is not performed during any one of the prohibited times. Number of Rakaats: 2 Rakaats Benefits: Hazarat Ali (R.A) narrates that Hazarat Abu Bakr` (R.A) (who is certainly truthful, sincere of speech) narrated to me that he heard the Prophet (Peace be upon him) say, ” Whoever commits a sin and then gets up, performs Wudhu, and offers Salaah, and seeks the forgiveness of Allah, Allah in any case, forgives him”. After it The Prophet (Peace be upon him) recited the verse of the...
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Time of performance: This Salaat is performed after Maghrib. Number of Rakaats: The minimum of number of Rakaats is 6 and the maximum is 20 Rakaats. Can be performed in 2 or 4 rakaat units although 2-rakaat unit are preferred. Some Scholars are of the opinion that the 2 Rakaats Sunnat-E-Mukkadah and 2 Rakaats of Nafl can become part of the 6 Rakaats of Awwaabeen Salaat. Benefits: Hazarat Ammar bin Yasir (R.A) says that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) offered 6 Rakaats after Maghrib himself and said that whosoever offers 6 Rakaats after...
read moreSalaatul Dhuhaa (Chaasht)
Time of performance: It commences after some part of the day has passed (10 am+) and performance remains until midday (zawaal). Number of Rakaats: Consists up to 12 Rakaats. One may perform 2,4,6,8,10 or 12 Rakaats. Benefits: Hazarat Aisha (R.A) used to perform 8 Rakaats of Salaatul Dhuhaa. She said that even if her parents arose from their graves she would not leave Salaatul Dhuhaa to go and meet them. Hazarat Abu Darda (R.A) narrates that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “Whosoever offers 2 Rakaats of Chast Salaat cannot be counted...
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Time of performance: Ishraaq Salaat is performed about 15 minutes after sunrise. After the Fajr Salaat one should sit in at the same place and recite Durood, remembrance, tasbeeh, Qur’an, or listen to religious talk then perform Ishraaq Salaat. One can also perform the Salaat even after one as indulged in worldly affairs although the reward will be less. Number of Rakaats: 2 or 4 Rakaats Benefits: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: ”He who performs Fajr Salaat with the congregation and remains seated in the same place engaging in...
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Time of performance: This Salaat is performed to honour Allah Ta’ala upon entering the Masjid. Number of Rakaats: 2 Rakaats upon entering the Masjid and before sitting down. Benefits: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: When anyone of you enters the Masjid, he should not sit until he has offered 2 Rakaats (of Nafl Salaat).” (Bukhari, Muslim) Few Rules *This Salaat is not to be performed at a Makrooh time. If one enters the Masjid and it happens to be a Makrooh time then recite only the following (4 times) TRANSALATION: Purity...
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Time of performance: After Wudhu Number of Rakaats: 2 Rakaats Benefits: “He who observes 2 Rakaats with full devotion after performing Wudhu well, becomes entitled to enter Jannat”. (Muslim) Hazarat Baraidah (R.A.) reported that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) arose at Dawn, called Hazarat Bilaal (R.A) and said: For what thing have you proceeded me in Jannah? I did not enter Jannah but heard your sound of footsteps in front of mine. He said: “O Prophet of Allah, I never proclaim Azaan except that I pray 2 Rakaats and know impurity affected...
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Note: There is a difference of opinion among scholars weather Salaatul-Tasbeeh is prescribed in Islam How to Pray Salaatul-Tasbeeh Time of performance: Any permitted time Number of Rakaats: 4 Rakaats After Qiraa’at ( but before Ruku ) 15 Times In Ruku 10 Times in Qaumah ( after Ruku ) 10 Times In First Sajdah 10 Times In Jalsah 10 Times In Second Sajdah 10 Times After second Sajdah 10 Times While sitting Total 75 The Tasbeeh Transliteration: Subhaanallaahe walhamdulillahe walaa ilaaha illallaaho wallaho akbar Wa laa hawla walaa...
read moreIslaam is a fair and just religion
Hazarat Ali’s (R.A.) had lost a sword during his time as a Khaleefah. A few days later he found a Jew selling it. Hazarat Ali (R.A.) took the Jew to a Muslim court. When Hazarat Ali (R.A.) entered the court, Shurayh, the Muslim judge asked Hazarat Ali (R.A.) to sit next to him as he thought it was a social visit. On finding out the real reason for Hazarat Ali’s (R.A.) visit, Shurayh told him to stand opposite him along with the Jew. “Have you any evidence that the sword is yours?” questioned Shurayh. “ Yes my two sons Hasan and...
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A Muslim has five duties towards another Muslim; to reply to his Salaam (greetings); and to visit him while he is ill; and to follow the funeral; and to accept the invitation; and to answer a person who sneezes. 1. When a Muslim meets another Muslim, he should say assalaamu ‘alaykum, and the other must return the greeting by saying wa’alaykumus salaam. It is more virtuous to say wa’alaykumus salaam warahmatullaahi wabaraakaatuh. By greeting someone in this way, you will get 30 rewards from Allah. 2. If a Muslim is sick, visit...
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