True repentance is repentance that brings you closer to your Lord

"Every son of Adam is a sinner, and the best of sinners are those who repent."

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), said, "Every son of Adam is a sinner,

And the best of sinners are those who repent."

 “Thus Adam disobeyed his Lord, and so he went astray.

 Then his Lord chose him, and accepted his repentance, and gave him guidance.”  (20:121-122)

A servant [of Allah’s] committed a sin and said: O Allah, forgive me my sin. And He (glorified and exalted be He) said:

 My servant has committed a sin and has known that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for them.

Then he sinned again and said: O Lord, forgive me my sin. And He (glorified and exalted be He) said:

My servant has committed a sin and has known that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for them.

Then he sinned again and said: O Lord, forgive me my sin. And He (glorified and exalted be He) said:

 My servant has committed a sin and has known that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for sins.

 Do what you wish, for I have forgiven you. [Hadith Qudsi]

        O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done,

And I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me,

I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me,

Ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great at it. [Hadith Qudsi]

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says: “Say: O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls!

Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: For He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Surah al-Zumar: 53]

This verse speaks about those who repent. It tells us that any sin, no matter how major, is expiated by sincere and proper repentance.

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) Most High created us and He knows our natures.

He knows that we are weak and prone to error and sin.

He knows that we are faced with temptations everyday of our lives.

Yet, He is the Most Merciful and the Most Clement.

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) gives us countless opportunities to repent.

We must avail ourselves before it is too late.

 Alhamdulillah, you're fully aware of this fact.

So why not do something good for your heart and your soul and turn to Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) in true repentance?

 None of us knows when we will be called back to our Creator.

So don't let another minute pass.

According to a saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam),

    "Take advantage of five things before five others occurs.

     Your youth before you grow old;

     Your health before you become sick,

     Your wealth before you become poor,

     Your leisure before you become busy,

     And your life before you die."

A lot of people put off repentance until they are very old or very sick.

But no time is better than the PRESENT.

True repentance is repentance that brings you closer to your Lord and further from the sin.

 True repentance means that you sincerely and diligently take the means to move away from this sin.

You get to the point where even the idea of committing this sin is loathsome. That's what you should strive for.

According to the scholars, the conditions of repentance are three:

1. Leaving the sin;

2. Feeling remorse for it;

3. And resolving to never do it again.

Scholars also say that if the sin involves the company of a certain person or persons,

Then it is best to part ways with them, at least until they rectify their behavior.

    These are the conditions for repentance to be sincere and proper.

The first of these is that the penitent person desists from the sinful act.

The second is that he feels deep and genuine regret for having committed the sin.

The third is that he resolves in his heart never to return to the sin again.

Finally, if the sin caused a transgression against the rights of another person, he needs to do his best to make amends.

When Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) sees this sincere repentance from one of His servants –

A servant who truly turns to his Lord in fear and hope –

He not only forgives the sin, but replaces those sins for good deeds to the servant’s credit.

This is from Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s infinite grace and munificence.

     Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says: “Unless he repents, believes, and works righteous deeds,

For Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) will change the evil of such persons into good,

And Almighty ALLAH is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful,” [Surah al-Furqân: 70]

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says this right after mentioning the sins of polytheism, murder, and adultery.

However, this blessing is only for one who has faith, whose repentance is sincere, and who strives to work righteous deeds.

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s generosity is so far-reaching,

That we are not only forgiven through our specific repentance for each sin that we commit,

But we can attain forgiveness simply through our constant appeals Allah to forgive us.

     Another way that we attain Allah’s forgiveness is through the performance of good deeds.

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says:

 “Establish worship at the two ends of the day and in some watches of the night. Lo! Good deeds annul evil deeds.

This is reminder for the mindful.” [Surah HUD: 114]

    Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says “If you shun the most heinous sins which you are forbidden,

We will do away with your small sins and admit you to a gate of great honor.” [Surah al-Nisa’: 31]

Hadith related by `Othman RadiAllahu Anhu that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), said:

“Any Muslim who offers the prescribed prayer, doing justice to its motions and to the humility that it requires,

It will expiate for the sins that preceded it, as long as the person did not commit a major sin.” [Sahih Muslim]

     Number of other scholars consider the verse “Good deeds annul evil deeds” to be general in meaning.

It applies to all sins, major and minor. Even if a person’s good deeds do not expiate for the sin directly,

There can be no doubt that those good deeds weigh in the balance of deeds on the Day of Judgment in a person’s favor.

Whoever has his good days outweigh his evil deeds on that Day will attain salvation.

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says: “The balance that day will be true: those whose scale (of good) will be heavy will prosper,

And as for those whose measure (of good deeds) is light, their souls will be in perdition, for that they wrongfully treated our signs.” [Surah al-Araf: 8-9]

       Ibn Masud RadiAllahu Anhu said: “People will be taken into account on the Day of Judgment.

Whoever has a single sin to his account more than his good deeds will enter the Fire.

Whoever has a single good deed to his account greater than his sinful deeds will enter Paradise.”

Then Ibn Masud recited Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s words: “…those, whose scale (of good) will be heavy, will prosper”.

Then he said: “Indeed, the balance will weigh an atom’s weight one way or another.”

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) also forgives us our sins through the difficulties that we face in life.

When we are stricken with illness or suffer from circumstances,

We will earn forgiveness if we bear them patiently seeking Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s reward.

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) forgives our sins on account of the supplications

Those others make to Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) asking for our forgiveness, including our funeral prayers.

 We earn forgiveness through the charity we gave in our lives that continue to provide benefit to others after our deaths.

We earn forgiveness if we have pious children who beseech Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) on our behalf.

A Muslim’s sins are likewise forgiven through the punishment he may receive in the grave.

Those sins are also forgiven by the intercession that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), will make on that day, and then by the intercession those who are granted intercession.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), said: “My intercession is for those who committed major sins from among my followers.”

Above and beyond all of this is the mercy of the Most-Merciful Lord who pardons on that Day all sins as He pleases,

As long as the person meets Him worshipping Him alone without ascribing to Him any partner.

 Abu Bakr RadiAllahu `Anhu reported:

"I heard the Prophet Sallallaahu `alayhi wasallam saying: 'Allah forgives the man who commits a sin (then feels ashamed),

Purifies himself, offers a prayer and seeks His forgiveness.'

Then he recited the 'ayah: 'And those who, when they do an evil thing or wrong themselves, remember Allah

And implore forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah? - And will not knowingly repeat (the wrong) they did.

The reward of such will be forgiveness from their Lord, and gardens underneath which rivers flow, Wherein they will abide forever- a bountiful reward for workers."' [Al-’lmrân: 135-136]. [Abu Dawud-, an-Nisa’i, Ibn Majah, at-Tirmidhi].

    As Ibn al-Qayim said:,

   “Surely, a servant commits a sin by which he enters Paradise.

    And another servant does a good deed by which he enters the Fire.”

    So the people around him were shocked!

    They knew that good deeds bring one to Paradise, while sins bring one to the Fire.

     So they said to him:

    ”How is this? How can that be?” 

    So then he explained the situation of both.

He said:

“The one who committed the sin, constantly thought about it, which caused him to fear it, regret it, weep and cry over it,

And feel ashamed in front of his Lord because of it.

He stood before Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), broken-hearted,

With his head lowered in humility.

So this sin was more beneficial to him than many acts of obedience, since it caused him humility & humbleness, To the extent that this sin became the cause for him entering Paradise.

And as for the doer of good,

He didn’t consider that good to be a favor from his Lord. Rather, he became amazed with himself.

This increased his arrogance & pride, which lead him to destruction in Hell.”

Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), Most High gives us countless opportunities to repent.

We must avail ourselves before it is TOO LATE.

 Alhamdulillah, you're fully aware of this fact.

So why not do something good for your heart and your soul and turn to Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), in true repentance?

 None of us knows when we will be called back to our Creator.

So don't let another minute pass.

    

 "And hold fast unto Allah, He is your protector, the best to protect and the best to help"(Qur’an 22:78)

"Not only Repentance bring forgiveness from Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD),

 But one should erase his bad deeds by doing the good ones"....Holy Qur’an 25:70

Those who invoke not, with Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD),,

Any other god, nor slay such life as Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD),

Has made sacred except for just cause,

Nor commit fornication; - and any that does this (not only) meets punishment.

Multiplied for him is the punishment on the Day of Resurrection, and he will abide therein humiliated

Unless he (1) repents, (2) believes, and (3) works righteous deeds,

 For Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), will change the sins of such persons into good, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful,

 1-Repent.

   Then

2-Believe.

  Then

3-work righteous deeds.

  Hence

4- Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), will substitute your bad record with a good one....

The same thing in another verse: Holy Qur’an 11:114:- "And establish regular prayers at the two ends of the day and at the approaches of the night:

 For those things, that is good removing those that are evil: Be that the word of remembrance to those who remember (their Lord):

        I  PRAY to Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) to make

        YOU and me from those who continually do Tawba to Him,

And have humility, for that is the key to success in this world & the next.

It is indeed hard except for those who are humble.

Who bear in mind it is to Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) they belong

And to Almighty ALLAH Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) one day they must return.

The moral perspective is the core of things.

Tawba starts from within. No regrets = arrogance. No gimmicks = Know my sins.

Then regret and stop them to the end. Oh Allah please Help us repent. A’udhu Billaahi, Astagafirullah.

Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) has All Knowledge.

   Any good is from Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) & the mistakes were from me.

   Please pray for me and ask Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) to forgive me.

  May Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) guide all of us to His Truth?

  May Allah Subhanahu wata`aalaa grant us what is best in this world and the next!

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The Messenger was chosen by Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)

I Seek refuge in Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), from the Shaitan.

      Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s name I begin, the Most Beneficent, the Most

 Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) A mercy to all mankind, generosity, clemency and conduct, forgiveness, gentleness,

TRUSTWORTHINESS

Praise be to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

And May His peace and blessings be upon the Messenger, his family, His Companions, and all those who follow his way until the Day of Judgment.

Word Amin is used for prophets, angel and true believers,

 Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was called Siddiq and Amin even before Prophet Hood.

 Behold, their brother Noah said to them: "Will ye not fear (Allah)?

 "I am to you a messenger worthy of all trust.” Shu’ara, 26,106-107Similar ayahs are present in this Surah about Hood, Saleh, Loot, and Suhaib.

He has no Iman who does not protect Amana and he has no Salah who does not have Taharaah.

He has no Iman who has no Amana and he has no Deen who does not keep promises.

Return the Amana to whom it belongs and do not commit dishonesty to even one who did it to you.

The second attribute of Prophet Hood is Amana an Arabic word which means ‘trustworthiness’.

It is derived from the same root as the word Mu_min, believer. Being a believer implies being ‘a trustworthy person‘.

The Prophets, upon them all be peace, were foremost in belief and therefore at the summit of trustworthiness.

To stress this principle, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) summarizes the stories of five Prophets using the same words:

Quran’s teachings on Amana:

We did indeed offer the Trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the Mountains;

But they refused to undertake it, being afraid thereof: but man undertook it;-

He was indeed unjust and foolish; (With the result) that Allah has to punish the Hypocrites,

 Men and women, and the Unbelievers, men and women, and Allah turns in Mercy to the Believers,

Men and women: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Al-Ahzab 33, 72-73

The people of Noah denied the Messengers. When their brother Noah said to them:

‘Will you not fear Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and avoid evil? I am a trustworthy Messenger to you?’ (al-Shu‘ara’, 26.105–107)

In summary of the other stories, the names HUD, Lot, Shu’aib and Salih replace the name Noah.

These are just a few of the many verses emphasizing the trustworthiness of the Prophets.

Hadith about Amana if you have 4 things in you, then even if you loose the whole material world, you are not a looser:

Protection of Amana Truthfulness Beautiful morals Sustenance earned through Halaal means. (Musnad Ahmad)

It should be noted that Mu_min, trustworthy, is one of the Divine Names.

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) is the ultimate Mu_min; Because He is the source of security and reliability.

We put our trust in, confide in, and rely upon, Him.

 He distinguished the Prophets by their trustworthiness.

Our connection to Him is through the Prophets and is based entirely on their trustworthiness and reliability.

As trustworthiness is a most important attribute of Prophet Hood, it is also an essential quality of the Archangel Gabriel A.S...

The Qur’an describes Gabriel as one obeyed and trustworthy (al-Takwir, 81.21).

We received the Qur’an through two trustworthy Messengers, Gabriel A.S. and Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam)

Gabriel A.S. conveyed it to Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), and the latter communicated it to us.

The trustworthiness of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), was trustworthy to the utmost degree in his mission as a Prophet And in his general behavior towards Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) s creatures.

As he did not show any disloyalty to his cause, neither did he cheat anybody in his life.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam)’s trustworthiness concerning his mission

The Messenger was chosen by Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) for his trustworthiness so that he would be totally devoted to delivering the Message truthfully.

He was so concerned about his duty that he used to repeat the verses while Gabriel was reciting them to him until Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) revealed:

Move not your tongue concerning (the Qur’an) to make haste therewith. It is for us to collect it, to establish it in your heart and enable you to recite it. So, when we have recited it to you, then follow you its recital.

Then it is also for us to make it clear to you. (Al-Qiyamah, 75.16—9)

As the Qur’an was given to him as a trust, he did his utmost to convey it to people in the best way possible.

He dedicated his life to this sacred cause, constantly aware of the weight of his responsibility.

In the last year of his life, he made his farewell pilgrimage, during which he gave a sermon on the hill of ‘Arafat.

 He communicated to people the Commandments of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) once more and at the end of each sentence, he told the pilgrims,

They will, in the near future, inquire of you about me, and asked them: Have I conveyed the Message to you?

Each time the Muslims answered, ‘Yes, you have conveyed’, he repeated, O Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), be the witness!

Specific events demonstrating the Messenger’s trustworthiness

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, Never thought of concealing even a word of the Divine Revelation.

We read in the Qur’an that Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) admonished him mildly for a few actions of his.

 Were he not the Messenger of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)

And — Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) forbids the thought! —

Were he the author of the Qur’an, there would have been no such admonition in it.

The society in which the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was raised was a primitive one.

Many of the prevalent customs contradicted reason and sociological and scientific facts.

 For example, adopted children enjoyed the same legal status as natural children

And it followed that a man could not legally marry, for example, the widow or former wife of an adopted son.

This practice was to be abolished, as adoption can never create a relationship comparable to the relationship with biological parents.

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) chose to solve this problem, as always,

 Through the ideal example of His Messenger in order to separate a ‘legal’ fiction from a natural reality, and established a new law and custom.

Zaid (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) who was an emancipated slave

And servant of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger whom he addressed as ‘my son’, had married Zainab (radiyallaahu ‘anha), the daughter of Jahsh. It was Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger himself, upon him be peace and blessings,

Who had arranged this marriage?

 Nevertheless, it soon became clear that the marriage would not last long.

Zaid (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) admitted that he was spiritually inferior to his wife.

He concluded that it was better for him to divorce her. In the end,

The Qur’an commanded Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam),

We gave her in marriage to you (al-Ahzab, 33.37).

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), was obliged by this Divine command to marry her.

This was, of course, against the established traditions of the time,

And was difficult for Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger to carry out, as the hypocrites would use this opportunity to defame him,

So he delayed announcing the Divine decree, for which he received the following admonition:

Then, you said to him on whom Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) bestowed grace and you have done favour,

‘Keep your wife to yourself and fear Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’.

 But you did hide in your heart that which Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) was about to make manifest because you feared the people [That they would speak slander against you], whereas Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) had a better right that you should fear him. (Al-Ahzab, 33.37)

‘Aisha (radiyallaahu ‘anha), Mother of Believers, later commented on the event:

If Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger had been willing to conceal any Revelation, he would have concealed that verse.

If Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam),

Had not been a trustworthy Messenger, he would, as ‘Aisha R.A. rightly said, have concealed that verse.

However, concealing it would have been contrary to his character and mission.

Furthermore, the verse 67 of Surah al-Maida contains a clear,

Decisive order for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) not to conceal anything of the Qur’an,

For concealment of even a single Revelation would amount to mean that he did not deliver his Message. The verse reads:

O Messenger, deliver what has been sent down to you from your Lord; for if you do not,

You will not have fulfilled your task of His Messenger ship. Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) will protect you from men.

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) guides not the people of the unbelievers.

So, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings,

Communicated to people whatever was revealed to Him by Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) s trustworthiness in his relations with creatures

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, was trustworthy and encouraged trustworthiness.

Once, during the last ten days of the month of Ramadan,

His wife Sofia (radiyallaahu ‘anha) visited him while he confined himself in mosque for constant prayer.

As he escorted her home, two of his Companions happened to pass by.

The Messenger stopped them and, unveiling the face of his wife Sofia, said to them, Look, this is my wife, Sofia!

They said: ‘Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) forbids any evil thought about you, O Messenger of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)!’

 The Messenger had wanted to warn them against any evil suspicion about him, which might cause them to lose their faith and thereby condemn them to eternal Hellfire.

He gave them and us a lesson, saying, Satan continuously circulates within man in his blood vessels.

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger was an embodiment of trustworthiness.

The Makkan’s called him ‘the Trustworthy One.

’ Even after the declaration of his Prophet Hood,

They continued to entrust their precious goods to him although they regarded him as an enemy.

He warned his people against lying, breaking one’s word and breach of trust.

Like breaching a trust and breaking one’s word,

lying was also, in his words, ‘a sign of hypocrisy’.

 He was so meticulous in this matter that once he saw a woman calls her child saying,

‘Come on, I’ll give you something! ‘He asked her whether she would really give the child something.

When the woman replied that she would give him a date, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s Messenger warned:

If you were not to give something, that would be a lie!

He was not only against deceiving humans, but even warned people against deceiving animals.

Once, annoyed at seeing one of his Companions call his horse using deception, he said:

You should give up deceiving animals. You should be trustworthy even in your treatment of them!

Some of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) beautiful qualities are:

A mercy to all mankind, generosity, clemency and conduct, forgiveness, gentleness,

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “A man came to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam)

 And spoke to him in a very bad way saying:

” Oh Muhammad, give me some of Allah’s gifts you have.

” The Prophet looked at him and smiled, and then he ordered giving him the money he needed.”

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was a Mercy to all mankind:

Allah Said:”It was by the mercy of Allah that you were lenient with them” (Quran, 3:159)

Allah Said:”for the believers he is full of pity, kind and merciful.” (Quran, 9:128)

May Allah Subhanawataala grant us what is best in this world and the next!

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 May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) help us to do that which He loves and which pleases Him?

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"The key to HEAVEN is SALAH.

Mu'adh ibn Jabal narrated that the Messenger of Allah ? said, "The uppermost level of the matter is Islam, its pillar is salah and the top of its hump is jihad." [Tirmidhi]

Salah, we are to understand, is the main pillar of Islam. If you can imagine a tent with five "pillars" or poles--four around the outside, at the corners, and one in the center. That center pole is the one which gives the tent its shape, and that is the salah in Islam. It is the very first obligation on a Muslim after the shahadah, based on a hadith I've related earlier from Mu'adh. It was prescribed in the heavens during the Israa' wal-Mi'raaj, without any intermediaries.

The Salah has a public call, five times a day, to remind the people. This also indicates that we should be mindful of the time, and that the call is made publicly and regularly shows the value of salah--everyone hears it, regardless of where they are or what they are doing. The men and women, young and old, all hear the reminder.

Another indication of the value of salah in Islam is that there is an obligatory state of purification necessary before beginning--wudhu. A person cannot come to prayer unless he or she is ritually pure, having washed after going to the bathroom, being intimate with a spouse, or coming clean from menstruation (for a woman.)

The fact that the obligation of salah remains even if a person is sick or traveling also indicates the importance of salah. There is a hadith to the effect that salah is the best of all deeds of worship. And the first thing we will be held to account for between us and Allah on the Day of Judgment is our salah.
Salah is a practical sign of obedience to the commands of Allah (s.w.t.). Its importance has been emphasized about 500 times in the Holy Qur’an.


Power of Prayers

Prayer is related to purity of heart. As we forgive others, God perpetually forgives us. Forgiveness is one of the deepest parts of love because it is one of the most difficult to give. But anger is devastating to prayer. The prayers of children are extremely powerful. Their faith is pure.
Salah is the name for the obligatory prayers that are performed five times a day, and are a direct link between the worshipper and God. There is no hierarchical authority in Islam and there are no priests. Prayers are led by a learned person who knows the Qur'an and is generally chosen by the congregation.
Prayer Points:

Surrender your problem entirely to God.
Be humble.
 Forgive all your enemies.
Have faith. Do not doubt.
Thank God in advance and praise Him.
Pray from the heart.

 Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said,
(Sahih Al-Bukhari)

The generality of the Prophet’s (SAW) statement includes women. Therefore, all the actions of the prayer apply equally to men and women. There is nothing in the Sunnah to necessitate the exception of women from any of these descriptions. It's a major misconception in Islam, that women pray different than men. Outside of the dress code, women do not pray different then men. Men and women pray equally in the same manner. There is no difference between the way a man prays and the way a woman prays.

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 2 Rakat Example

Beginning First Rakah

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"SUBHANA KALLAH HUMMA WABI HAMDIKA WATABARA KASMUKA WATA'ALA JAD-DUKA WALA ILAHA GHAVRUK"

(You are Glorified, Oh Allah, and Praised, Your Name is Blessed, Your Majesty is Exalted, and none has the right to be worshipped but You)

"A'U'THU BILLAHI MINASH-SHAITAN-IR-RAJEEM"

(I seek refuge with Allah from Shaitan the cursed one)
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha

"BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHEEM"

(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

"ALHAMDU LIL-LAHI RAB-BIL 'ALAMEEN" (Pause)

"AR RAHMA NIR-RAHEEM" (Pause)

"MALIKI YAWMID-DEEN" (Pause)

"IYYAKA NA'BUDU WA IYYAKA NASTA'EEN" (Pause)

"IHDINAS SIRATAL MUSTAQEEM" (Pause)

"SIRATAL LATHENA AN'AMTA 'ALAYHIM" (Pause)

"GHAYRIL MAGHDUBI 'ALAYHIM WALAD THAL-LEEN"

"AMEEN"

[All the praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists.) The Most Beneficient, the Most Merciful. The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything). Guide us to the Straight Way. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray (such as the Christians)] (Oh Allah Answer)
Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas

"BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHEEM" (Pause)

(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

"QUL HUWAL LAHU AHAD" (Pause)

"ALLAH HUS SAWMAD" (Pause)

"LAM YALID WALAM YULAD" (Pause)

"WALAM YAKUN LAHU KUFUWAN AHAD"

{Say: [Oh Muhammad (SAW)]: He is Allah, (the) One, Allah As-Sawmad (the Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks). He begets not, nor was He begotten; And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him}
Performing Rukoo

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"SUBHANA RAB-BI YAL ATHEEM" (3 times)

(Glory be to my Lord who is the very greatest)

"SAMEE 'ALLAH HU LIMAN HAMEEDA"

(Allah listens to the one who praises Him)

"RAB-BANA LAKAL HAMD"

(Oh, our Lord, all the praise be to You)
Performing Sujood

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"SUBHANA RAB-BI A'LA" (3 times)

(Oh Allah, Glory be to You, the Most High)

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"ALLAH HUM MAGHFIRLEE WARHAMNEE WAJBURNEE WAR FA'NEE WAHDINEE WA 'AFINEE WARZUQNEE"

(Oh Allah, forgive me, and have mercy on me, and keep me on the right path, and keep me healthy, and provide me with Halaal sources of living, and complete my shortcomings, and make my rank high)

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"SUBHANA RAB-BI A'LA" (3 times)

(Oh Allah, Glory be to You, the Most High)
Rising For Second Rakah

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha

"BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHEEM"

(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

"ALHAMDU LIL-LAHI RAB-BIL 'ALAMEEN" (Pause)

"AR RAHMA NIR-RAHEEM" (Pause)

"MALIKI YAWMID-DEEN" (Pause)

"IYYAKA NA'BUDU WA IYYAKA NASTA'EEN" (Pause)

"IHDINAS SIRATAL MUSTAQEEM" (Pause)

"SIRATAL LATHENA AN'AMTA 'ALAYHIM" (Pause)

"GHAYRIL MAGHDUBI 'ALAYHIM WALAD THAL-LEEN"

"AMEEN"

[All the praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists.) The Most Beneficient, the Most Merciful. The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything). Guide us to the Straight Way. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray (such as the Christians)] (Oh Allah Answer)
Reciting Surah Al-Falaq

"BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHEEM" (Pause)

(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

"QUL AUTHUBI RAB-BIL FALAQ" (Pause)

"MIN SHAR-RIMA KHALAQ" (Pause)

"WA MIN SHAR-RI GHASIQIN ITHA WAQAB" (Pause)

"WA MIN SHAR-RIN NAF-FATHATI FIL 'UQAD" (Pause)

"WA MIN SHAR-RI HASIDIN ITHA HASAD" (Pause)

(Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the day-break, From the evil of what He has created; And from the evil of the darkening (night) as it comes with its darkness; (or the moon as it sets or goes away). And from the evil of the witchcraft's when they blow in the knots, And from the evil of the envier when he envies)
Performing Rukoo

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"SUBHANA RAB-BI YAL ATHEEM" (3 times)

(Glory be to my Lord who is the very greatest)

"SAMEE 'ALLAH HU LIMAN HAMEEDA"

(Allah listens to the one who praises Him)

"RAB-BANA LAKAL HAMD"

(Oh, our Lord, all the praise be to You)
Performing Sujood

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"SUBHANA RAB-BI A'LA" (3 times)

(Oh Allah, Glory be to You, the Most High)

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"ALLAH HUM MAGHFIRLEE WARHAMNEE WAJBURNEE WAR FA'NEE WAHDINEE WA 'AFINEE WARZUQNEE"

(Oh Allah, forgive me, and have mercy on me, and keep me on the right path, and keep me healthy, and provide me with Halaal sources of living, and complete my shortcomings, and make my rank high)

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"SUBHANA RAB-BI A'LA" (3 times)

(Oh Allah, Glory be to You, the Most High)

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)
Beginning Tashahhud

"AT-TAHIY-YATU LIL-LAHI WAS SALAWATU WAT-TAY YIBATU. AS-SALAMU 'ALAYKA AY-YUHAN-NIBIY-YU WA RAHMA TULLAHEE WA BARKTUHU AS-SALAMU 'ALAYNA WA'ALA 'IBADIL'LA HI-SALIHEEN. ASH HADU ANLA ILAHAH ILLAL LAHU WA ASH HADU AN-NA MUHAMMADAN 'AB-DUHU WA RASULUH"

[All compliments, all physical prayer, and all monetary worship are for Allah. Peace be upon you, Oh Prophet, and Allah's Mercy and Blessings. Peace be upon us, and on the righteous slaves of Allah. (For when one says that, it includes every righteous slave in the heaven and the earth.) I bear witness that no one is worthy of worship except Allah. And that Muhammad (SAW) is His slave and Messenger]
As-Salah 'Ala An-Nabiyy (SAW) [Sending Prayers on the Prophet (SAW)]

"ALLAH HUMMA SAL-LI 'ALA MUHAMMADIN WA'ALA ALI MUHAMMADIN, KAMA SAL-LAYTA 'ALA IBRHAHEEMA WA'ALA ALI IBRAHEEMA INNAKA HAMEEDUM MAJEED, ALLAH HUMMA BARAK 'ALA MUHAMMADIN WA'ALA ALI MUHAMMADIN, KAMA BARAK TA 'ALA IBRAHEEMA WA'ALA IBRAHEEMA INNAKA HAMEEDUM MAJEED"

(Oh Allah, send prayers on Muhammad, and on the family of Muhammad, as you sent prayers on Ibraheem , and on the family of Ibraheem; You are indeed worthy of Praise, Full of Glory. Oh Allah, send blessings on Muhammad, and on the family of Muhammad, as you sent blessings on Ibraheem, and on the family of Ibraheem; You are indeed worthy of Praise, Full of Glory.)

Finishing Tashahhud

"ALLAH HUMMA ‘INNE A’UTHU BIKA MIN ATHABI JAHANNAM WA MIN ATHABIL QABRI WA MIN FITNATIL MAH YA WAL MAMATEE WA MIN SHAR-RIL MASIHID DAJ-JAL"

(Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the Hellfire, and from the punishment of the grave, and from the trials of living and dying, and from the evil (trials) of the False Christ)

"ALLAH HUMMA INNEE THALAMTU NAFSEE THULMAN KATHEERAN, WALA YAGHFI RITH THUNUBA ILLA ANTA FAGHFIRLEE MAGHFIRATAN MIN'INDIKA, WAR HAMNEE INNAKA ANTAL GHAFURUR RAHEEM"

[Oh Allah, I have been very cruel to myself (by ignoring my duty to you) and there is no one who can forgive the sins except You. So forgive me because You are the only Forgiver and have Mercy on me. Verily You are the Forgiver and Merciful]

"ASSALAMU ALAIKUM WA RAHMATULLAH" (once each shoulder)

(May the Peace and Mercy of Allah be upon you)
Dua’s After Tashahhud

"ALLAHU AKBAR"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"ASTAGH FERRULLAH (3 times), ALLAHUMMA ANTAS SALAMU WA MINKAS SALAMU TABARAKTA YA THALJALAEE WAL IKRAM"

[I ask Allah to forgive me (3 times), Oh Allah, You are the Peace, and You are the Source of Peace, You are Blessed, Oh possessor of Glory and Honor]

"SUBHANA-ALLAH" (33 times)

(Glory be to Allah)

"ALHAMDULILLAH" (33 times)

(Praise be to Allah)

"ALLAHU AKBAR" (33 times)

(Allah is the Greatest)

"LA ILAHA ILLA ALLAHU WAH DAHU LA SHAREEKA LAHU, LAHUL MULKU WA LAHUL HAMDU, WA HUWA 'ALA KULLEE SHAY'IN QADEER"

(There is none worthy of worship except Allah alone, no associate does He have, His is the Kingdom, to Him is All-Praise, and He is well able to do all things)


How Many Rakat For Each Prayer

Fajr - 2 Sunnah* & 2 Fard

Thuhr - 2 Sunnah + 2 Sunnah* & 4 Fard & 2 Sunnah

Asr - 4 Fard

Maghrib - 3 Fard & 2 Sunnah*

Isha - 4 Fard & 2 Sunnah*

*Sunnah prayers are always done in sets of 2 rakat each.  This is the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

 Beginning the First Rakah - Making Takbir Tahrimah (The Opening Allahu Akbar) and Raising the Hands

This first "Allahu Akbar" is called takbir tahrimah because after saying takbir tahrimah every common and worldly action, talk or movement is forbidden. The fingers should be apart (not spaced out, or together) and hands raised level with the shoulders. Hands may be raised with the takbir, after the takbir, or before the takbir. Variation is good. Takbir may be said aloud or silently at any time of day.

"Allahu Akbar"

(Allah is the Greatest)

The Prophet (SAW) would raise them with fingers apart (not spaced out, nor together). (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Ibn Khuzaimah, Tammaam, and Al-Haakim)

Narrated Salim bin 'Abdullah (RA): My father said, "Allah's Apostle (SAW) used to raise both his hands up to the level of his shoulders when opening the prayer…" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)

Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: "When the Messenger of Allah (SAW) got up for prayer, he would say the takbir (Allahu Akbar) when standing…" (Sahih - Muslim)

The Prophet (SAW) would raise his hands sometimes with takbir. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and An-Nasaa’ee)

The Prophet (SAW) would raise his hands sometimes after the takbir. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and An-Nasaa’ee)

The Prophet (SAW) would raise his hands sometimes before it. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Abu Dawood)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "Verily, the prayer of a person is not complete until he has made and ablution which has included the necessary parts of the body and has then said: 'Allahu Akbar.'" (Sahih - Tabaraani)
Pointing Eyes to the Place of Sajdah (Prostration)

Throughout the prayer the eyes of the worshipper should point to the spot where the forehead rests in Sajdah (prostration). It is prohibited to look at the sky, to look here and there or to close the eyes.

"The Prophet (SAW) used to incline his head during prayer and fix his sight towards the ground." (Sahih - Al-Baihaqee and Al-Haakim)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "People must refrain from looking up at the sky in prayer, or their sight will not return to them (and in one narration ... or their sight will be plucked away)." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim and Siraaj)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "Allah does not cease to turn to a slave in his prayer as long as he is not looking around; when he turns his face away, Allah turns away from him." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and others)
Placing the Hands and Arms on the Chest

One should then fold the right hand and arm over the left hand and arm on the chest. The right hand should look as if it is grabbing hold of the left arm with the fingers pointing toward the left elbow. It is prohibited to place the arms at or below the waist.

Wa'il ibn Hajr (RA) said, "I prayed with Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and he put his right hand over his left hand over his chest." (Sahih - Muslim, Ibn Khuzaimah, Abu Dawood)

"The Prophet (SAW) used to forbid putting one's hand on the waist during prayer [and he put his hand on his waist (to demonstrate)]." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Reciting Du'a Isti'aadhah (Supplication of Starting)

This du'a should be recited in the first rakah only. Always recite the du’a silently.

"Subhana kallah humma wabi hamdika watabara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghavruk"

(You are Glorified, O Allah, and Praised, Your Name is Blessed, Your Majesty is Exalted, and none has the right to be worshipped but You)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "Indeed, the words most loved by Allah are when His slave says: 'Subhana kallah humma wabi hamdika watabara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghavruk.'" (Hasan - Abu Dawood and Tahaawi)
Seeking Refuge with Allah (SWT)

The following should be recited in the first rakah only. Always recite silently.

"A'u'thu billahi minash-Shaitan-ir-Rajeem."

(I seek refuge with Allah from Shaitan the cursed one)

Then, the Prophet (SAW) would seek refuge with Allah (SWT) saying: "A’u’thu billahi minash-Shaitan-ir-Rajeem." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Daaraquni and Al-Haakim)
Beginning with the Name of Allah (SWT)

The following should always be said silently, not aloud, in every rakah before reciting Surah al-Fatiha.

"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem"

(In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

Then Prophet (SAW) would recite, "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Awaanah, Tahaawi and Ahmad)
Reciting Surah (Chapter) Al-Fatiha (The Opening - Chapter 1)

Surah al-Fatiha must be recited in every rakah of every prayer (even when in congregation). When reciting Surah al-Fatiha divide the recitation by reciting one verse at a time. Stop at the end of each verse and do not join it with the one after, even if it is connected (in meaning) to it. "Thal-leen" should be prolonged for seven counts. Recite Surah al-Fatiha silently during the daylight prayers when the sun is up (i.e. Thuhr and Asr). In the first two rakat, recite Surah al-Fatiha aloud during the nighttime prayers when the sun is down (i.e. Fajr, Maghrib, Isha and Witr). Sunnah prayers are always said silently.

"Alhamdu lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen. " (Pause)

"Ar rahma nir-raheem." (Pause)

"Maliki yawmid-deen." (Pause)

"Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een." (Pause)

"Ihdinas siratal mustaqeem." (Pause)

"Siratal latheena an'amta 'alayhim." (Pause)

"Ghayril maghdubi 'alayhim walad thal-leen."

[All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists). The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything). Guide us to the Straight Way. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray (such as the Christians).]

The Prophet (SAW) would say, "Alhamdu lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen. (Here he would pause, and then say:) Ar rahma nir-raheem. (Then he would pause, and then say:) Maliki yawmid-deen..." and so on, until the end of the Surah. The rest of his recitation was also like this: stopping at the end of the verse and not joining it with the one after. (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Sahmi)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "Whoever does not recite Surah Al-Fatiha in his prayer, his prayer is invalid." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)
Reciting "Ameen" After Surah Al-Fatiha

Recite silently when alone, during the daylight prayers. Recite aloud or silently during the nighttime prayers.

"Ameen."

(Oh Allah Answer)

When the Prophet (SAW) finished reciting Surah al-Fatiha, he (SAW) would say, 'Ameen.' (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Abu Dawood)
Reciting Quran After Surah Al-Fatiha

After reciting Surah al-Fatiha, read any Surah from the Quran in the first two rakats. One or more Surahs may be recited. Recite the Quran in slow, measured rhythmic tones, not racing or hurrying; rather, recite clearly and distinguish each letter. Below are a few short Surahs. Recite silently during the daylight prayers when the sun is up (i.e. Thuhr and Asr). Recite aloud during the nighttime prayers when the sun is down (i.e. Fajr, Maghrib, Isha and Witr). Before reciting any Quran in prayer one must silently, at any time of day, "Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem."
Surah Al-Iklhas (The Purity - Chapter 112)

"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem." (Pause)

(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

"Qul huwal lahu ahad." (Pause)

"Allah hus sawmad." (Pause)

"Lam yalid. Walam yulad." (Pause)

"Walam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad."

(Say: [Oh Muhammad (SAW)]: He is Allah, (the) One. Allah As-Sawmad (The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks). He begets not, nor was He begotten; And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him)
Surah Al-Falaq (The Day Break - Chapter 113)

"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" (Pause)

(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

"Qul authubi rab-bil falaq." (Pause)

"Min shar-rima khalaq." (Pause)

"Wa min shar-ri ghasiqin itha waqab." (Pause)

"Wa min shar-rin naf-fathati fil 'uqad." (Pause)

"Wa min shar-ri hasidin itha hasad."

(Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the day-break, From the evil of what He has created; And from the evil of the darkening (night) as it comes with its darkness; (or the moon as it sets or goes away). And from the evil of the witchcraft’s when they blow in the knots, And from the evil of the envier when he envies)
Surah An-Nas (The Mankind - Chapter 114)

"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem" (Pause)

(In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

"Qul authubi rab-bin nas." (Pause)

"Malikin nas." (Pause)

"Ila hin-nas." (Pause)

"Min shar-ril waswa sil khan-nas." (Pause)

"Allathee yuwaswisu fi sudu rin-nas." (Pause)

"Minal jin-nati wan-nas."

(Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind, The King of mankind, The ilah (God) of mankind, From the evil of the whisperer (devil who whispers evil in the hearts of men) who withdraws (from his whispering in one's heart after one remembers Allah), Who whispers in the breasts of mankind, Of jinns and men)

The Prophet (SAW) used to recite the Quran in slow, measured rhythmic tones as Allah (SWT) had instructed him, not racing or hurrying; rather, his was "a recitation clearly- distinguishing each letter. (Sahih - Ibn Al-Mubaarak)
Pausing After Quran Recitation

After completing the Quran recitation, pause for a moment.

"After completing his recitation, The Prophet (SAW) would pause for a moment..." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Haakim)
Raising Hands and Reciting Takbir

After pausing for a moment, the fingers should be apart (not spaced out, or together) and hands raised level with the shoulders. Hands may be raised with the Takbir, after the Takbir, or before the Takbir. Variation is good. The following may be said aloud or silently, at any time of day.

"Allahu Akbar"

(Allah is the Greatest)

Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (SAW) got up for prayer, he would say the takbir (Allahu Akbar) when standing, then say the takbir when bowing…" (Sahih - Muslim)
Going Into and Performing Rukoo (Bowing)

After the Takbir, go into ruku by spreading the back and making it level [such that if water were poured on it, it (the water) would stay there (i.e. not run off)]. The hands should rest on the knees with the fingers spread apart, taking care that the arms do not touch the body. The hands will look as if they are grabbing the knees. The head should not droop nor should it be raised (not lower or higher than the back), but it should be in between. Be calm and relaxed, not in a hurry. After becoming calm and relaxed when the spine has settled, silently recite the following du'a atleast three times or more (odd numbers like 3, 5, 7, 9 11, etc.). Make the ruku nearly as long as the standing. Always recite the following silently.

"Subhana Rab-bi Yal Atheem" (3 times)

(Glory be to my Lord who is the very Greatest)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "When you make Ruku, place your palms on your knees, then space your fingers out, then remain (like that) until every limb takes its (proper) place." (Sahih - Ibn Khuzaimah and Ibn Hibbaan)

"He (SAW) used to spread himself (i.e. not be in a compact position), and keep his elbows away from his sides." (Sahih - Tirmidhi and Ibn Khuzaimah)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "When you make Ruku, put your palms on your knees, spread your back (flat) and hold firm in your Ruku." (Sahih - Ahmad and Abu Dawood)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "O assembly of Muslims! Verily, the prayer is not valid of the one who does not settle his spine in Ruku and Sujud." (Sahih - Ibn Abi Shaibah, Iban Maajah and Ahmad)

The Prophet (SAW) would say, "Subhana rab-bi yal atheem" (On the authority of seven different companions - Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Daraaqutni, Tahaawi, Bazzaar, & Tabaraani)

The Prophet (SAW) used to make his ruku, his standing after ruku, his sujood, and his sitting in between the two sajdahs, nearly equal in length. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Standing Up From Ruku

After the perfect ruku, while raising the head and straightening the back until bones return to their joints, the fingers should be apart (not spaced out, or together) and hands raised level with the shoulders and then bring them down to the sides of the body. Hands may be raised with the du'a, after the du'a, or before the du'a. Variation is good. The du'a is read whether behind an imam or not. This standing should be about as long as the ruku. Always recite the following silently.

"Samee 'Allah hu liman hameeda"

(Allah listens to the one who praises Him)

Then say, while standing. Always recite silently:

"Rab-bana lakal hamd"

(Oh, our Lord, all the praises be to You)

The Prophet (SAW) would straighten up his back out of ruku, saying, "Samee 'Allah hu liman hameeda" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

The Prophet (SAW) would raise them (hands) with fingers apart (not spaced out, nor together). (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Ibn Khuzaimah, Tammaam, and Al-Haakim)

Narrated Salim bin 'Abdullah (RA): My father said, "Allah's Apostle (SAW) used to raise both his hands up to the level of his shoulders when opening the prayer; and on saying the Takbir for bowing. And on raising his head from bowing he used to do the same and then say "Sami a-l-lahu Liman hamida, Rabbana walaka-l-hamd." And he did not do that (i.e. raising his hands) in prostrations." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)

The Prophet (SAW) has commanded all worshippers, whether behind and imam or not, to say the above on rising from ruku, by saying, "Pray as you have seen me praying." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Ahmad)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "…then rise from bowing till you stand straight…" (Sahih - Al-Bukhari)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "No person's prayer is complete until ... he has said takbir ... then makes ruku ... then has said "Allah listens to the one who praises Him" until he is standing straight." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Haakim)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "Allah, Mighty and Sublime, does not look at the prayer of the slave who does not make his backbone upright in between his bowings and prostrations." (Sahih - Ahmad and Tabraani)

The Prophet (SAW) would stand (for so long) sometimes that one would say, 'He has forgotten', [because of his standing for so long]. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari, Muslim, and Ahmad)
Reciting Takbir for Performing Sajdah (Prostration)

Recite Takbir silently or aloud, at any time of day, by saying:

"Allahu Akbar"

(Allah is the Greatest)

The Prophet (SAW) would say takbir and go down into sajdah (prostration). (Sahih - Al -Bukhari and Muslim)
Going Down and Performing First Sajdah (Prostration)

Go down to the ground by placing the hands on the ground before the knees (palms are used for support). Fingers should be together pointed them towards the Qiblah (even the thumbs). Palms should be level with the shoulders. Nose and forehead must be equally firm on the ground. Face and hands should be firm on the ground with all the bones in the body relaxed in their proper places. Knees and toes should be down firmly and pointing with the front the toes towards the Qiblah. Heels together and feet upright. Forearms should be raised above the ground and kept away from the sides of the body such that the whiteness of the armpits can be seen from behind (imagine a small animal wanting to pass under the arms, it should be able to do so). Forearms must NEVER rest on the ground (NOT EVEN WOMEN!!!). Seven limbs must be prostrating: the palms, the knees, the feet, the forehead and nose. Spine must be completely straight during sajdah, and one must be at complete ease. Always repeat the following du'a silently atleast three times or more (in odd numbers, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11,etc.), and make the sajdah nearly as long as the standing.

"Subhana Rab-bi A'la" (3 times)

(Oh Allah, Glory be to You, the Most High)

The Prophet (SAW) would say, "Subhana rab-bi a'la" (On the authority of seven different companions - Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Daaraqutni, Tahaawi, Bazzaar, and Tabaraani)

The Prophet (SAW) used to say, "When one of you performs sajdah, he should not kneel like a camel, but should place his hands before his knees." (Sahih - Abu Dawood, Tammamm, and An-Nasaa’ee)

"The Prophet (SAW) would support himself on his palms (and spread them)." (Sahih - Abu Dawood)

"The Prophet (SAW) put his fingers together." (Sahih - Ibn Khuzaimah, Al-Baihaqee, and Al-Haakim)

"The Prophet (SAW) pointed them (fingers) towards the Qiblah." (Sahih - Al-Baihaqee)

"The Prophet (SAW) would put them (his palms) level with his shoulders." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and At-Tirmithi)

"The Prophet (SAW) would put his nose and forehead firmly on the ground." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and At-Tirmithi)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "When you prostrate, put your face and hands down firmly, until all of your bones are relaxed in their proper places." (Hasan - Ibn Khuzaimah)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "There is no prayer for the one whose nose does not feel as much of the ground as the forehead." (See Akhbaar Isbahaan - Daaraqutni, Tabaraani, and Abu Nu'aim)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "I have been ordered to prostrate on seven bones: on the forehead ... and he indicated by moving his hand around the nose, ... the hands, the knees and the toes, and not to tuck up the garments and hair." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

The Prophet (SAW) would raise them (fore-arms) above the ground, and keep them away from his sides such that the whiteness of his armpits could be seen from behind. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

The Prophet (SAW) would also raise them (fore-arms) above the ground and keep them away from his sides such that if a small lamb or kid wanted to pass under his arms, it would have been able to do so. (Sahih - Muslim, Abu Awaanah, and Ibn Hibbaan)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "None of you should rest arms on the ground the way a dog rests them." (Sahih - Ahmad and At-Tirmithi)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "O Assembly of Muslims! Verily, the prayer is not valid of the one who does not settle his spine in ruku and sujood." (Sahih - Ibn Abi Shaibah, Tabaraani, and Haakim)

The Prophet (SAW) used to make his ruku, his standing after ruku, his sujood, and his sitting between the two sajdahs, nearly equal in length. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Rising From Sajdah

After being calm and at ease in Sajdah, raise the head while saying silently or aloud, at any time of day:

"Allahu Akbar"

(Allah is the Greatest)

"The Prophet (SAW) would raise his head from Sajdah while saying takbir." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Jalsah (Sitting Between the Two Sajdahs)

Bring the left foot along the ground and sit on it. With the right knee on the ground, the right foot should be upright with toes pointing towards the Qiblah. This way of sitting is called muftarishan. Sit relaxed until every bone has returned to its proper position. This relaxing time should be almost as long as the sajdah. Always recite the following silently:

"Allah hum maghfirlee warhamnee wajburnee war fa'nee wahdinee wa 'afinee warzuqnee"

(Oh Allah, forgive me, and have mercy on me, and keep me on the right path, and keep me healthy, and provide me with Halaal sources of living, and complete my shortcomings, and make my rank high.)

The Prophet (SAW) would say, "Allah hum maghfirlee warhamnee wajburnee war fa'nee wahdinee wa 'afinee warzuqnee " (Sahih - Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithi, Ibn Maajah, and Al-Haakim)

"The Prophet (SAW) would lay his left foot along the ground and sit on it (relaxed)." (Ahmad and Abu Dawood)

"The Prophet (SAW) would have his right foot upright." (Sahih - An-Nasaa’ee)

"The Prophet (SAW) would point its (the foot) toes toward the Qiblah." (See Maa Rawaahu Abu Az-Zubair ‘an Ghair Jaabir - Muslim, Abu Awaanah, Abu Shaikh, and Al-Baihaqee)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "The prayer of any of you is not complete until he does this (to be relaxed until every bone returned to its (proper) position - Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Baihaqee)." (Sahih - Abu Dawood and Al-Baihaqee)


The last thing that Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) emphasized at his deathbed was Salah. He also said the first thing we will have to answer about on the day of judgement is Salah.

While in Salah one communicates with Allah (SWT) and experiences his presence. That's why a Hadith says: Salah is the Meraj of a Momin (Namaz is called as Meraj-ul-Momineen).

The Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) also said "The key to Heaven is Salah. The key to Salah is Purification."

"Namaz is a pillar of Religion. If Namaz is accepted all other deeds are accepted. If Namaz is rejected then all other Deeds are rejected." (Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh))

Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) said: "Almighty Allah (SWT) has set the light of my eyes in Salah (Salat, Namaz) and made it the most desirable thing for me, like the food for the hungry and the water for the thirsty. The hungry is contented after the meal and the thirsty is satisfied after drinking water. But my thirst for Salah (Salat, Namaz) is never quenched."

Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) said: "Everything has a face and the face of your religion is Salah (Salat, Namaz); none of you should stain the face of his religion."

According to a Hadith a companion of Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) came to him one day and asked him "What is the thing that Allah (SWT) loves most?" Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) replied "The thing that Allah (SWT) loves most is when his people pray Salah on time."

The Prophet (SAW) would lengthen it (sitting between the two sajdahs) until it was about almost as long as his sajdah. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Reciting Takbir and Performing Second Sajdah

Then move to perform the second sajdah exactly like the first sajdah by saying silently or aloud, at any time of day:

"Allahu Akbar"

(Allah is the Greatest)

Always repeat the du'a silently atleast three times or more (in odd numbers, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11,etc.), and make the sajdah nearly as long as the standing.

"Subhana Rab-bi A'la" (3 times)

(Oh Allah, Glory be to You, the Most High)

"The Prophet (SAW) would say takbir and prostrate for the second time." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

"The Prophet (SAW) would say, ‘Subhana rab-bi a'la.’" (On the authority of seven different companions - Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah, Daaraqutni, Tahaawi, Bazzaar, and Tabaraani
Rising From the Second Sajdah - End of First Rakah

After being calm and at ease, rise from the second sajdah in exactly the same way as rising from the first sajdah and say silently or aloud, at any time of day:

"Allahu Akbar"

(Allah is the greatest)

The Prophet (SAW) would raise his head from sajdah while saying takbir. (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Jalsah-e-Istarahat (Sitting For Rest)

Sit in this jalsah in exactly the same way as the first jalsah.

The Prophet (SAW) would sit straight (on his left foot, upright, until every bone returned to its position). (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Abu Dawood)


Islam prayer ensures that prayers are said five times each day and the timings are spread evenly throughout the day, so that a Muslim is constantly reminded of God and given sufficient opportunities to seek forgiveness and guidance from Him.

There are five obligatory prayers, which are rewardable and other optional prayers to perform. A praying Muslim must have reached the state of mental discrimination which is when a child reaches about seven lunar years.

It is said in the Holy Qur’an: "And truly Salah is hard save for the humble minded." Meaning, that Salah is hard only on those who are not ready to lead a life of obedience to Allah (s.w.t.), and on whom Salah is hard, provides himself proof of not being fit for the servitude and obedience to Allah (s.w.t.).

Salah improves and helps us to attain high moral qualities and to build a strong defense against evils which exist around us.

It is said in the Holy Qur’an, surely, Salah keeps you away from indecency and evil. This is why the prayer is described as "remembrance" to Allah (s.w.t.).
Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) said the bond man is nearest to Allah (s.w.t.) at the moment when he is lying in prostration before him.

Salah reminds you of Allah (s.w.t.), when you get up in the morning, it reminds you three more times when you are busy during the day, and once again before you go to bed.

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) once said, "The worst form of theft, is the theft of prayer." "How can one commit theft in prayer?" his companions asked, The Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.) replied "By skipping on the complete performance of bows and prostration’s."

While in salah one communicates with Allah (s.w.t.) and experiences his presence. That’s why a hadith says: Salah is the Meraaj of a Momin.

The Rasulullah (s.a.w.) also said "The key to HEAVEN is SALAH. The key to SALAH is PURIFICATION.

My dear sisters Salah is so important that a hadith says: Salah is the only distinction between a believer and a non-believer. So brothers and  brothers/sisters, if we know salah is obligatory, and we know we have to read it, Why not pray it on time?

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has granted intellect to human beings. The intellect entails responsibility. The more intellect a person has the more he/she is responsible. When the intellect is missing, the responsibility is also not there. Little children are not held responsible, because their intellect has not yet developed. The insane are not responsible, because they have lost the intellectual capacity. However, part of our being human is also that we make mistakes. Sometime we make mistakes without deliberation and intention. But sometime we knowingly and deliberately sin and do wrong to others. It is said, “to err is human and to forgive is divine.” Both parts of this statement are very true. As human beings we are responsible, but we do also make mistakes and we are constantly in need of forgiveness. Islam speaks about two aspects of forgiveness: a) Allah’s forgiveness; b) Human forgiveness. We need both, because we do wrong in our relations to Allah as well as in our relations to each other.

A. Allah’s Forgiveness:

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is the most Forgiving. There are many names of Allah given in the Qur’an. Some of these names are related to His mercy and forgiveness. Let me mention some of these names:

1. Al-Ghafoor: The most Forgiving. This name occurs in the Qur’an more than seventy times. There are other names from the same root, such as Ghafir and Ghaffar. The meaning of the “ghafara” is to cover, to hide and from it comes the meaning “to excuse”, “to pardon”, “to remit” and “to forgive”. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala does all these things. In the Qur’an, it is mentioned that Allah does not forgive the Shirk (without repentance) but He may forgive every other sin for whomsoever He wills. (al-Nisa’ 4:116) We must turn to Allah to seek His forgiveness.

2. Al-’Afuw: This has another aspect of forgiveness. This name occurs in the Qur’an five times. Literally the word ‘Afw means “to release” “to heal”, “to restore”, “to remit”. Thus in relation to Allah it means “to release us from the burden of punishment due to our sins and mistakes”, “to forgiveness; forgiveness;after we have dishonored ourselves by committing sins and making mistakes.” Sometimes in the Qur’an both names: ‘Afuw and Ghafoor come together.

3. Al-Tawwab: The Acceptor of repentance. This name of Allah is mentioned in the Qur’an about 11 times. Allah accepts the repentance of those who sincerely repent and turn to him. The word “tawwab” gives the sense of “oft-returning” which means that Allah again and again accepts the repentance. We make sins and mistakes then we repent, He accepts our repentance. Then again we commit sins and make mistakes and when we repent, He again very kindly accept us and gives us another chance.

4. Al-Haleem: The Clement. This name is mentioned fifteen times in the Qur’an. This means that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is not quick to judgment. He gives time. He forebears and is patient to see His servant to return to Him.

5. Al-Rahman and al-Rahim: The most Merciful and Compassionate. These names are the most frequent in the Qur’an. Al-Rahman is mentioned 57 times and al-Raheem is mentioned 115 times. Al-Rahman indicates that Allah’s mercy is abundant and plenty and al-Raheem indicates that this is always the case with Allah. He is full of love and mercy and He is ever Merciful.

The Qur’an teaches that Allah is a Judge and He also punishes, but Allah is not bound to punish. The justice of Allah, according to Qur’an is that Allah does not and will not inflict undue punishment on any person. He will not ignore the good of any person. But if He wishes to forgive any sinner, He has full freedom to do that. His mercy is unlimited and His love is infinite.

There are many verses in the Qur’an and sayings of the Prophet -peace be upon him- on the love, mercy and forgiveness of Allah. In one of the prayers that the Prophet taught, he said, “O Allah, You are most Forgiving One, You love to forgive, so forgive me.”(reported by al-Trimidhi and Ibn Majah). We need Allah’s mercy and forgiveness all the time. It is wrong to assume at any time that one will find eternal salvation without the forgiveness of Allah.

B. Human Forgiveness in Islam:

Just as it is important to believe in the mercy and forgiveness of Allah, it is also necessary to base human relations on forgiveness. We cannot expect Allah’s forgiveness unless we also forgive those who do wrong to us. Forgiving each other, even forgiving one’s enemies is one of the most important Islamic teaching. In the Qur’an Allah has described the Believers as “those who avoid major sins and acts of indecencies and when they are angry they forgive.” (al-Shura 42:37) Later in the same Surah Allah says, “The reward of the evil is the evil thereof, but whosoever forgives and makes amends, his reward is upon Allah.” (al-Shura 42:40) In another place the Qur’an says, “If you punish, then punish with the like of that wherewith you were afflicted. But if you endure patiently, indeed it is better for the patient. Endure you patiently. Your patience is not except through the help of Allah… (al-Nahl 16:126-127)

In one Hadith the Prophet -peace be upon him- said that Allah has commanded him about nine things. One of them he mentioned was “that I forgive those who do wrong to me.”

The Prophet -peace be upon him- was the most forgiving person. He was ever ready to forgive his enemies. When he went to Ta’if to preach the message of Allah, its people mistreated him. They abused him and hit him with stones.

He left the city humiliated and wounded. When he took shelter under a tree, the angel of Allah visited him and told him that Allah sent him to destroy the people of Ta’if because of their sin of mistreating their Prophet. The Prophet -peace be upon him- prayed to Allah to save the people of Taif, because what they did was out of their ignorance. He said, “O Allah, guide these people, because they did not know what they were doing.” When he entered the city of Makkah after the victory, the Prophet -peace be upon him- had in front of him some of his staunchest enemies. Those who fought him for many years, persecuted his followers and killed many of them. Now he had full power to do whatever he wanted to punish them for their crimes. It is reported that the Prophet -peace be upon him- asked them, “What do you think I shall do to you now?” They pleaded for mercy. The Prophet -peace be upon him- said, “Today I shall say to you what Joseph (referring to Prophet Yusuf -peace be upon him- as mentioned in the Qur’an, Yusuf 12:92) said to his brothers, ‘No blame on you today. Go, you are all free.” Soon they all came and accepted Islam at his hands. He forgave even Hind who had caused the murder of his uncle Hamza -may Allah be pleased with him. After killing him she had his body mutilated and chewed his liver. When she accepted Islam, the Prophet even forgave her.

A very striking example of forgiveness we find in the Qur’an in reference to the most unfortunate event of “Slander of Sayyidah A’isha’”. Some hypocrites of Madinah accused her. They tried to put dirt on her noble character. One of the slanderers turned out to be Mistah, the cousin of ‘Aisha’s father Abu Bakr’s. Abu Bakr -may Allah be pleased with him- used to give financial help to this young man. After he slandered his daughter, Abu Bakr vowed not to help him any more. But Allah reminded Abu Bakr and through him all the Believers, “Let not those among you who are endued with grace and amplitude of means resolve by oath against helping their kinsmen, those in want and those who migrated in the path of Allah. Let them forgive and overlook. Do you not wish that Allah should forgive you? Indeed Allah is oft-Forgiving, most Merciful.” (Al-Nur 24:22) Abu Bakr -may Allah be pleased with him- came out of his home and said, “Yes, indeed, I want Allah’s forgiveness. He not only continued to help him but he gave him more. Islam emphasizes justice and punishment of the wrong doers, but it equally strongly emphasizes mercy, kindness and love. Justice, law and order are necessary for the maintenance of a social order, but there is also a need for forgiveness to heal the wounds and to restore good relations between the people. We must keep in mind that as much as we need Allah’s forgiveness for our own sins and mistakes, we must also practice forgiveness towards those who do wrong to us.

He who forgiveth, and is reconciled unto his enemy, shall receive his reward from God; for he loveth not the unjust doers.