Transcript Signs before the Day of Judgment

Preparing for
Salah
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What is the purpose of Salah?
Allah swt commands us, “Establish prayer for my
remembrance…” [20:14]
He also tells us, “remember me and I shall
remember you…” [2:152]
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Why is Salah so important?
Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam, and comes after the
pillar of Shahadah.
It is also the first matter that we will be questioned about on
the Day of Judgement. The Prophet pbuh said: “The first
thing to be reckoned with on the Day of Judgement will be
the prayer…” (Abu Dawood)
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What are the names of the 5
prayers?
Fajr - Morning, between dawn and sunrise
Dhuhr - Mid-day or early afternoon
Asr - Late afternoon
Maghrib - Evening, around sunset
Isha - Night, before going to bed
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How many Fard Rakkahs are
there in each prayer?
Fajr: 2x Fard Rakkahs
Dhuhr: 4x Fard Rakkahs
Asr: 4x Fard Rakkahs
Maghrib: 3x Fard Rakkahs
Isha: 4x Fard Rakkahs
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How many Sunnah / Nawafil / Witr
Rakkahs are there in each prayer?
Fajr: 2x Sunnah Rakkahs
Dhuhr: 6x Sunnah Rakkahs, 2x Nawafil Rakkahs
Asr: 4x Sunnah Rakkahs
Maghrib: 2x Sunnah Rakkahs, 2 x Nawafil Rakkahs
Isha: 6x Sunnah Rakkahs, 4x Nawafil Rakkahs, 3x Witr
Rakkahs
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What is the correct order of the
Rakkahs?
Fajr: i) 2x Sunnah Muakkada* Rakkahs
ii) 2x Fard Rakkahs
Dhuhr: i) 4x Sunnah Muakkada Rakkahs
ii) 4x Fard Rakkahs
iii) 2x Sunnah Muakkada* Rakkahs
iv) 2x Nawafil Rakkahs
Asr: i) 4x Sunnah Ghaire Muakkadah** Rakkahs
ii) 4x Fard Rakkahs
Maghrib i) 3x Fard Rakkahs
ii) 2x Sunnah Muakkadah Rakkahs
iii) 2x Nawafil Rakkahs
Isha: i) 4x Sunnah Ghaire Muakkadah Rakkahs
ii) 4x Fard Rakkahs
iii) 2x Sunnah Muakkada Rakkahs
iv) 2x Nawafil Rakkahs
v) 3x Witr Rakkahs
vi) 2x Nawafil Rakkahs
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Are there any times during the day when
we cannot pray Salah?
Sunrise - When the rim of the sun is first visible > until the
whole sun is clearly in the sky. (About 15 minutes after
sunrise)
Midday (Zawal/Zenith) - When the shadow is shortest/sun is
highest. (Actually only an instant, but give 5 minutes on
either side)
Sunset – The changing of the sun’s colour such that one
can look directly at it.
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What are some of the prerequisites
of Salah?
Al-Islaam (Salah is only accepted from a Muslim)
Al-‘aql (Sanity. The insane is not held accountable for his/her actions)
State of purity (having wudu or making ghusl to remove ritual
impurity)
Removal of Dirt (clothing should be free from impurities)
Covering the awrah (The area of the body which must remain
covered)
Commencement of time (The salah must be prayed in its proper time
and not a minute before)
Facing the direction of the Qiblah (Towards the House of Allah swt)
An-niyah (The intention for the prayer being prayed should be
present)
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The Call to prayer- Adhan
The Prophet pbuh said: “O Bilal, call the iqamah for prayer:
give us comfort by it” [Sunnan Abu Dawud]
Narrated `Abdur-Rahman bin `Abdullah bin `Abdur-Rahman
bin Abi Sasaa Ansari: That Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri said to his
father. "I see you are fond of sheep and the desert, so when
you want to pronounce the Adhan, raise your voice with it
for whoever will hear the Adhan whether a human being, or
a Jinn, or anything else, will bear witness, in favor on the
Day of Resurrection." Abu Sa`id added, "I have heard this
from Allah's Apostle pbuh." [Bukhari]
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What does one say in the adhan, and
what does it mean?
Arabic
English
Allahu Akbar (x4)
Allah is the Greatest
Ash-hadu-anla ilaha illallah (x2)
I bear witness that there is no diety except
Allah
Ash-hadu anna Muhammad-ar Rasulallah
(x2)
I bear witness that Muahmmad is the
Messenger of Allah
Hayya alas salah (x2)
Hasten to Prayer
Hayya alal falah (x2)
Hasten to eternal Salvation
(Fajr ONLY) As-salahtu khairum minanowm
(x2)
(Fajr ONLY) Prayer is better than Sleep
Allahu Akbar (x2)
Allah is the Greatest
La ilaha illallah
There is no god but Allah
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What should you say after you have
heard the Adhan?
Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: Allah's Apostle said,
"Whoever, after listening to the Adhan (for the
prayer) says, 'O Allah, the Lord of this complete
call and of this prayer, which is going to be
established! Give Muhammad Al-Wasila and AlFadila and raise him to Al- Maqam-al-Mahmud
which You have promised him,' will be granted my
intercession for him on the Day of Resurrection”
[Bukhari]
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Which direction should we face
when we pray?
We must face the Ka’bah, which is in Mecca. Allah
swt says: “And from wheresoever you come forth
then turn your face in the direction of the Masjid alHaram. For indeed, that is the truth from your
Rabb. And Allah is not unaware as to what you do.”
(2:149)
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Do we have to make the intention to
pray?
The Prophet pbuh said: "Actions are judged
according to their intentions." [Bukhari and Muslim]
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Should we stop remembering Allah
swt after Prayer?
Allah swt says: “When you complete your prayer,
remember God all the time while standing, sitting,
or reclining. When you are safe, say your prayers
properly. It is a constant duty of the believers.”
(4:103)
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