Delayed Prayer – Qaza The believers are enjoined to offer their prayers at the appointed times. Failing to do so is a sin unless there is a reasonable excuse for delay. With the exception of prayers missed by women in childbirth or menstruation and any Muslim who is insane or is unconscious for some time, […]
Postures of Prayer The different postures of prayer are indicative of the humility of the body and the soul. Each Raka’at consists of three parts. The first of these is the standing position called Qiyam with which the prayer is started. The worshippers stand in rows with their arms folded in an attitude of humility. […]
Method of Prayer The approved, traditional method of prayer is as follows: Standing straight with the face towards the Ka’abah and hands hanging down the sides of the body, the worshipper makes the niyat for the Faraz/Sunnat/Nafl prayer that is to be offered. He then raises his hands to his ears and recites Takbir-e-Tahrima i.e., […]
Names and Times of Prayers The names of the five obligatory prayers are: 1. Fajr 2. Zuhr 3. Asr 4. Maghrib 5. Isha 1. Fajr: This Is An Early Morning Prayer The time of this prayer comences after the break of dawn and ends just before sunrise. It s makruh or undesirable to say prayers […]
Adhan Every prayer with the exception of the two Eid prayers and funeral prayers is preceded by an Azaan. The Muezzin i.e., the person who calls out the Azaan should be an adult Muslim male. It is preferred that he should perform the Wuzu before calling the Azaan and stand on a raised platform with […]
Nafil Namaz Apart from the obligatory prayers, there are some supererogatory prayers. Which is very good for the pious people. Because by establishing them, the love of Allah SWT will obtained. Allah SWT will blessed him with uncountable virtues. In the Hadith, The supererogatory prayers are as follows: Namaz Tahajjud: Tahajjud means “progress”. Because this prayer […]
Namaz The method of praying according to the Sunnah is as follows: For Men: For start Namaz turn face in the qiblah at the place of prayer. After performing ‘Wudhu’. the one who prays with great politeness should stand up and keep a distance of four toes between the feet. Raise your hands to your […]