PROPHETIC SALAH(NAMAAZ) IN THE LIGHT OF SAHIH AHADITH
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPHETIC SALAH(NAMAZ).SINCE WE KNOW THAT SALAH(PRAYER) IS ONE OF THE MAJOR PILLAR OF ISLAM. SO, IT MUST BE PRAYED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF QURAN AND SUNNAH.
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CONTENTS:
l)Joining shoulders to Shoulders and foot to foot
Hadith-46
Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11, Number 692:Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said, "Straighten your rows for I see you from behind my back." Anas added, "Everyone of us used to put his shoulder with the shoulder of his companion and his foot with the foot of his companion."
Hadith-47
Abu Mas'ud reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) used to touch our shoulders in prayer and say: Keep straight, don't be irregular, for there would be dissension in your hearts. Let those of you who are sedate and prudent be near me, then those who are next to them, then those who are next to them. Abu Mas'ud said: Now-a-days there is much dissension amongst you.
(Refernce:-Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0868; Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0869
Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0871:Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0872
Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0873:Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0874
Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0875)
Hadith-48
Abu-Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 0666.------------------------------
Chapter :Kitaab us Salah.
Narated By Abdullah ibn Umar : The Prophet (pbuh) said: Set the rows in order, stand shoulder to shoulder, close the gaps, be pliant in the hands of your brethren, and do not leave openings for the devil. If anyone joins up a row, Allah will join him up, but if anyone breaks a row, Allah will cut him off.
Hadith-49
Abu-Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 0665.------------------------------
Chapter : Kitaab us salah.
Narated By An-Nu'man ibn Bashir : The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) used to straighten our rows when we stood up to pray, and when we were straight, he said: Allah is most great (takbir).
Hadith-50
Abu-Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 0664.------------------------------
Chapter : Kitaab us Salah.
Narated By Al-Bara' ibn Azib : The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) used to pass through the row from one side to the other; he used to set out chests and shoulders in order, and say: Do not be irregular. And he would say: Allah and His angels bless those who are near the first rows.
Hadith-51
Abu-Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 0667.------------------------------
Chapter : Kitaab us Salah.
Narated By Anas ibn Malik : The Prophet (pbuh) said: Stand close together in your rows, bring them near one another, and stand neck to neck, for by Him in Whose hand my soul is, I see the devil coming in through openings in the row just like a small black sheep.
Hadith-52
Muwatta Imam-Malik Book 009, Hadith Number 047.-----------------------------
Section : Straightening the Rows.
Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Umar ibn al-Khattab used to order the rows to be straightened, and when they had come to him and told him that the rows were straight he would say the takbir.
Hadith-53
Muwatta Imam-Malik Book 009, Hadith Number 048.-----------------------------
Section : Straightening the Rows.
Yahya related to me from Malik from his paternal uncle, Abu Suhayl ibn Malik, that his father said, "I was with Uthman ibn Affan when the iqama was said for the prayer and I was talking to him about being assigned a definite allowance by him. I continued talking to him while he was levelling some small stones with his sandals, and then some men that he had entrusted to straighten the rows came and told him that the rows were straight. He said to me, 'Line up in the row,' and then he said the takbir."
m)Dua(Supplication in Ruku(bow)
Hadith-54
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: When one of you bows, he should say three time,:( 'Subhana Rabiyy al-'Adheem.) "glory be to my mighty lord,"
(Sunan Abu-Dawud Book #3, Hadith #0885; Sunan Abu-Dawud Book #3, Hadith #0869)
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #1697)
1-Other Duas in Ruku.
Hadith-55
Narrated 'AIsha: The Prophet used to say In hIs bowIng and prostratIons, "Subhanaka-Allahumma Rabbana wa-bIhamdIka Allahumma-IghfIrlI.' (I honor Allah from all what (unsuItable thIngs) Is ascrIbed to HIm. O Allah Our Lord! And all the praIses are for You. O Allah! ForgIve me)."
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #760; Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #781)
NOTE:-IT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE TO RECITE QURAN IN RUKOO!.
Hadith-56
'Ali b. Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade me to recite (the Qur'an) in a state of bowing and prostration.
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0972; Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0973
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0974; Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0975
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0976; Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0978)
n)Qawmah (Standing after Ruku)
1-After the perfect Ruku, the person praying should raise his head from Ruku saying "Sami'a-l-lahu Liman hamida."
Hadith-57
Narrated Abu Huraira: When the Prophet said, "Sami' a-l-lahu Liman hamida," (Allah heard those who sent praises to him)
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #761)
2-Dua Qawmah.
Hadith-58
Narrated Rifa'a bin Rafi AzZuraqi: One day we were praying behind the Prophet. When he raised his head from bowing, he said, "Sami'a-l-lahu Liman hamida." A man behind him said, "Rabbana walaka-l hamd hamdan Kathiran taiyiban mubarakan fihi" (O our Lord! All the praises are for You, many good and blessed praises). When the Prophet completed the prayer, he asked, "Who has said these words?" The man replied, "I." The Prophet said, "I saw over thirty angels competing to write it first."
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #764)
o)First Sajda(Prostration)
Hadith-59
after the perfect Qawmah the person praying should move to perform Sajdah saying:
"Allahu akbar" putting palms downwards on the ground below the ears. The knees should be brought downwards on the ground. His fingers and toes should be pointing towards Qiblah without spreading the fingers of the hands.
During prostration seven parts of the body should touch the ground.
(i) The forehead along with the tip of the nose
(ii) both hands
(iii) both knees
(iv) the bottom surface of the toes of both feet.
(Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 12, Number 773)
In this position, he should say''Subhana rabbil Allah" ("Oh, Allah, glory be to You, the Most High.")
There are some other Du'aa which can be read in the Sajdah position.
Hadith-60
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: The nearest a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself, so make supplication (in this state).
(Sahih Muslim, Book 4, Number 0979)
Hadith-61
Abu Huraira reported:
The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to say while prostrating himself: O Lord, forgive me all my sins, small and great, first and last, open and secret
(Sahih Muslim, Book 4, Number 0980)
NOTE:-IT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE TO RECITE QURAN IN SUJOOD (PROSTRATION)!.
Hadith-62
'Ali b. Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade me to recite (the Qur'an) in a state of bowing and prostration.
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0972;Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0973;
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0974;Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0975
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0976;Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0978)
p)Jalsah (Sitting between two Sajdah)
1-After performing one Sajdah perfectly and calmly, the person praying should raise his head form Sajdah saying "Allahu Akbar" bending the left foot and sitting on it while keeping the right foot propped up with its toes pointing towards the Qiblah, the palms of his hands should rest on his thighs and knees, the back should be straight so that the joints go back in place.
Hadith-63
Abu-Dawood Book 002, Hadith Number 0849.------------------------------
Chapter : Kitaab-us-Salah.
Narated By Abdullah ibn Abbas : The Prophet (pbuh) used to say between the two prostrations: "O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, heal me, and provide for me."
Hadith-64
The Prophet (PBUH) used to say: 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.
[Narrated Ahmad & Tabaraani in Mu'jam al-Kabeer with a saheeh isnaad]
Hadith-65
It is sunnah to say the following Du'aa while sitting in between the two Sajdah:
“Allaahumma ighfir li warhamni wajburni wahdini warzuqni (O Allaah, forgive me, have mercy on me, enrich me, guide me and grant me provision).”
(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 284; Ibn Maajah, 898 – from the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Abbaas; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.)
q)Second Sajdah.
Then the person should perform the second Sajdah saying "Allah Akbar" and repeat what he did in the first Sajdah.
r) Jalsah-e-Istarahat(Sitting for Rest)
1-Then he should raise his head up saying "Allahu Akbar" and sit for a short while as he did in Jalsah. He does this before standing up for the second Rakat.
Hadith-66
Narrated by Malik bin Huwairith Al-Laithi
''I saw the Prophet praying and in the odd Rakat, he used to sit for a moment before getting up''
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #786; Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #11, Hadith #645)
s)Second Rakat
After standing up for the second Rakaat, he should fold his hands over his chest as he did in the first Rakaat and start his recitation by reading "Bismillah..and Surah Fatihah followed by any passage or a chapter of the holy Quran." Then he should complete his second Rakaat in the manner of the first one.
1-FIRST TASHAHUD
Hadith-67
Narrated by Muhammad bin 'Amr bin 'Ata'
Abu Humaid As-Saidi said, "I remember the prayer of Allah's Apostle better than any one of you. ... On sitting in the second Rak'a he sat on his left foot and propped up the right one; and in the last Rak'a he pushed his left foot forward and kept the other foot propped up and sat over the buttocks."
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #791)
2-RECITATION IN TASHAHUD
Hadith-68
Narrated by 'Abdullah
When we prayed with the Prophet we used to say: As-Salam be on Allah from His worshipers, As-Salam be on Gabriel, As-Salam be on Michael, As-Salam be on so-and-so. When the Prophet finished his prayer, he faced us and said, "Allah Himself is As-Salam (Peace), so when one sits in the prayer, one should say, 'At-Tahiyatu-lillahi Was-Salawatu, Wat-Taiyibatu, As-Salamu 'Alaika aiyuhan-Nabiyyu wa Rah-matul-lahi wa Barakatuhu, As-Salamu 'Alaina wa 'ala 'Ibadillahi assalihin, for if he says so, then it will be for all the pious slave of Allah in the Heavens and the Earth. (Then he should say), 'Ash-hadu an la ilaha illalllahu wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa rasulu-hu,' and then he can choose whatever speech (i.e. invocation) he wishes "
(Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 74, Number 249)
3-AFTER TASHAHUD WHILE STANDING ON THIRD RAKAT HE USED TO RAISE HIS HANDS:-
Hadith-69
Narrated by Nafi': Whenever Ibn 'Umar started the prayer with Takbir, he used to raise his hands: whenever he bowed(ruku), he used to raise his hands (before bowing) and also used to raise his hands on saying, "Sami a-l-lahu Liman hamida", and he used to do the same on rising from the second Rak'a (for the 3rd Rak'a). Ibn 'Umar said: "The Prophet used to do the same."
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 : Book 12 : Hadith 706)
t)Moving the Forefinger during Tashahdud.
Hadith-70
Abdullah b. Zubair narrated on the authority of his father: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat in prayer. he placed the left foot between his thigh and shank and stretched the right foot and placed his left hand or his left knee and placed his right hand on his right thigh, and raised his finger.
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #1201)
Hadith-71
'Abdullah b. Zubair narrated on the authority of his father that when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat for supplication, i. e. tashahhud (blessing and supplication), he placed his right hand on his right thigh and his left hand on his left thigh, and pointed with his forefinger, and placed his thumb on his (milddle) finger, and covered his knee with the palm of his left hand..
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #1202)
Hadith-72
Ibn 'Umar reported that when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat for tashahhud he placed his left hand on his left knee. and his right hand on his right knee. and he raised his right finger, which is next to the thumb, making supplication in this way, and he stretched his left hand on his left knee. Another version on the authority of Ibn Umar says: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat for tashahhud, he placed his left hand on his left knee and placed his right hand on his right knee, and he formed a ring like (fifty-three) and pointed with his finger of attestation.
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #1203)
Hadith-73
Wa'il bin Hujr said:
"I said: 'I am going to watch how the Messenger of Allah () prays.' So I watched him and he stood and said the takbir, and raised his hands until they were in the level with his ears, then he placed his right hand over his left hand, wrist and lower forearm. When he wanted to bow he raised his hands likewise. Then he prostrated and placed his hands in level with his ears. Then he sat up and placed his left leg under him; he put his left hand on his left thigh and knee, and he put the edge of his right elbow on his right thigh, then he held two of his fingers together and made a circle, and raised his forefinger, and I saw him moving it and supplicating with it." (Sahih)
أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ كُلَيْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي أَنَّ وَائِلَ بْنَ حُجْرٍ، أَخْبَرَهُ قَالَ قُلْتُ لأَنْظُرَنَّ إِلَى صَلاَةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَيْفَ يُصَلِّي فَنَظَرْتُ إِلَيْهِ فَقَامَ فَكَبَّرَ وَرَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ حَتَّى حَاذَتَا بِأُذُنَيْهِ ثُمَّ وَضَعَ يَدَهُ الْيُمْنَى عَلَى كَفِّهِ الْيُسْرَى وَالرُّسْغِ وَالسَّاعِدِ فَلَمَّا أَرَادَ أَنْ يَرْكَعَ رَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ مِثْلَهَا - قَالَ - وَوَضَعَ يَدَيْهِ عَلَى رُكْبَتَيْهِ ثُمَّ لَمَّا رَفَعَ رَأْسَهُ رَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ مِثْلَهَا ثُمَّ سَجَدَ فَجَعَلَ كَفَّيْهِ بِحِذَاءِ أُذُنَيْهِ ثُمَّ قَعَدَ وَافْتَرَشَ رِجْلَهُ الْيُسْرَى وَوَضَعَ كَفَّهُ الْيُسْرَى عَلَى فَخِذِهِ وَرُكْبَتِهِ الْيُسْرَى وَجَعَلَ حَدَّ مِرْفَقِهِ الأَيْمَنِ عَلَى فَخِذِهِ الْيُمْنَى ثُمَّ قَبَضَ اثْنَتَيْنِ مِنْ أَصَابِعِهِ وَحَلَّقَ حَلْقَةً ثُمَّ رَفَعَ إِصْبَعَهُ فَرَأَيْتُهُ يُحَرِّكُهَا يَدْعُو بِهَا .
(Sunan Nasai English reference: Vol. 2, Book 1, Hadith 890; Sunan Nasai Arabic reference: Book 11, Hadith 897)
1-AT THE END OF THE LAST RAKAT, ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF TASHAHUD!!
Hadith-74
Narrated Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila: Ka'b bin Ujrah met me and said, "Shall I not give you a present I got from the Prophet?" 'Abdur-Rahman said, "Yes, give it to me." I said, "We asked Allah's Apostle saying, 'O Allah's Apostle! How should one (ask Allah to) send blessings on you, the members of the family, for Allah has taught us how to salute you (in the prayer)?' He said, (“Allaahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad kama salayta ‘ala Ibraaheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraaheem, innaka hameedun majeed. Allaahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad kama baarakta ‘ala Ibraaheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraaheem, innaka hameedun majeed (O Allaah, send prayers upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers upon Ibraaheem and upon the family of Ibraaheem )
'Say: O Allah! Send Your Mercy on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your Mercy on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent your blessings on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious.' "
(SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 4 Book #55, Hadith #589; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 4 Book #55, Hadith #588)
2-AFTER THE TASHAHUD AND BEFORE THE SALAAM READ THIS DUA!!
Hadith-75
Narrated 'Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) Allah's Apostle used to invoke Allah in the prayer saying "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min adhabil-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wa fitnatil-mamati. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma thami wal-maghrami. (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave and from the afflictions of Masi,h Ad-dajjal and from the afflictions of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the sins and from being in debt)." Somebody said to him, "Why do you so frequently seek refuge with Allah from being in debt?" The Prophet replied, "A person in debt tells lies whenever he speaks, and breaks promises whenever he makes (them)." 'Aisha also narrated: I heard Allah's Apostle in his prayer seeking refuge with Allah from the afflictions of Ad-dajjal.
(References:SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #795; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 8 Book #75, Hadith #379; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 2 Book #23, Hadith #459; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 8 #75, Hadith #386; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 8 #75, Hadith #387; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 8 #75, Hadith #388; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 9 #88, Hadith #243; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 6 #60, Hadith #230; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 8 #75, Hadith #376
SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1216; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1217; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1218; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1219; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1220; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1221; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1224; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1225; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #035, Hadith #6534)
3-ENDING THE SALAT
After praying for himself as much as the person wishes, he should end his Salah saying: "Peace be on you and the Mercy of Allah." ("As sala'amu alaikum wa rahmatullah") turning the face first to the right and then to the left, both times over the shoulder. This brings the two, three or four Rakaat of the Salat to completion.
And Allah Knows the Best!!
u)Timing for Prayer.
Zohar/Asar/Eisha/Fazar
Hadith-76
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 522:Narrated Saiyar bin Salama:I along with my father went to Abu- Barza Al-Aslarrni and my father asked him, "How Allah's Apostle used to offer the five compulsory congregational prayers?" Abu- Barza said, "The Prophet used to pray the Zuhr prayer which you (people) call the first one at mid-day when the sun had just declined The Asr prayer at a time when after the prayer, a man could go to the house at the farthest place in Medina (and arrive) while the sun was still hot. (I forgot about the Maghrib prayer). The Prophet Loved to delay the 'Isha which you call Al- Atama and he disliked sleeping before it and speaking after it. After the Fajr prayer he used to leave when a man could recognize the one sitting beside him and he used to recite between 60 to 100 Ayat (in the Fajr prayer) .
Hadith-77
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 510:Narrated Abu Huraira and 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:Allah's Apostle said, "If it is very hot, then pray the Zuhr prayer when it becomes (a bit) cooler, as the severity of the heat is from the raging of the Hell-fire."
Hadith-78
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 511:Narrated Abu Dhar:The Muadhdhin (call-maker) of the Prophet pronounced the Adhan (call) for the Zuhr prayer but the Prophet said, "Let it be cooler, let it be cooler." Or said, 'Wait, wait, because the severity of heat is from the raging of the Hell-fire. In severe hot weather, pray when it becomes (a bit) cooler and the shadows of hillocks appear."
Hadith-79
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 520:Narrated 'Aisha:Allah's Apostle used to offer the 'Asr prayers at a time when the sunshine was still inside my chamber and no shadow had yet appeared in it.
Hadith-80
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 521:Narrated Aisha:The Prophet used to pray the 'Asr prayers at a time when the sunshine was still inside my chamber and no shadow had yet appeared in it.
Hadith-81
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 534:Narrated Rafi' bin Khadij:We used to offer the Maghrib prayer with the Prophet and after finishing the prayer one of us may go away and could still see as Par as the spots where one's arrow might reach when shot by a bow.
Hadith-82
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 536:Narrated Salama:We used to pray the Maghrib prayer with the Prophet when the sun disappeared from the horizon.
Hadith-83
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 540:Narrated Muhammad bin 'Amr:We asked Jabir bin 'Abdullah about the prayers of the Prophet . He said, "He used to pray Zuhr prayer at mid-day, the 'Asr when the sun was still hot, and the Maghrib after sunset (at its stated time). The 'Isha was offered early if the people gathered, and used to be delayed if their number was less; and the morning prayer was offered when it was still dark. "
Hadith-84
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 544:Narrated Ibn Shihab from 'Urwa:'Aisha said, "Once Allah's Apostle delayed the 'Isha' prayer till 'Umar reminded him by saying, "The prayer!" The women and children have slept. Then the Prophet came out and said, 'None amongst the dwellers of the earth has been waiting for it (the prayer) except you." Urwa said, "Nowhere except in Medina the prayer used to be offered (in those days)." He further said, "The Prophet used to offer the 'Isha' prayer in the period between the disappearance of the twilight and the end of the first third of the night."
Hadith-85
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 552:Narrated 'Aisha:The believing women covered with their veiling sheets used to attend the Fajr prayer with Allah's Apostle, and after finishing the prayer they would return to their home and nobody could recognize them because of darkness.
Hadith-86
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar Abu:
I offered with Allah's Apostle a two rak`at prayer before the Zuhr prayer and two rak`at after the Zuhr prayer, two rak`at after Jumua, Maghrib and `Isha' prayers.
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي سَالِمٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَكْعَتَيْنِ قَبْلَ الظُّهْرِ، وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ الظُّهْرِ، وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ الْجُمُعَةِ، وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ الْمَغْرِبِ، وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ الْعِشَاءِ.
(Sahih Bukhari English reference: Vol. 2, Book 21, Hadith 266; Sahih Bukhari Arabic reference: Book 19, Hadith 1174)
v)Sunna Prayers.
Hadith-87
It was narrated from Umm Habibah that:
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: "Twelve rak'ahs, whoever prays them Allah will build for him a house in Paradise: four rak'ahs before Zuhr and two rak'ahs after Zuhr, two rak'ahs before Asr, two rak'ahs after Maghrib and two rak'ahs before Subh prayer." (Sahih)
(Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1802)
Hadith-88
It was narrated that Aishah (R.A.) said:
"The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: 'Whoever persists in praying twelve rak'ahs each day and night will enter Paradise: Four before Zuhr and two after, two rak'ahs after Maghrib, two rak'ahs after Isha' and two rak'ahs before Fajr.'" (Hasan)
(Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1795; Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1796)
Hadith-89
It was narrated that 'Ata said:
"I was told that Umm Habibah bin Abi Sufyan said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) say: 'Whoever prays twelve rak'ahs during the day and night, apart from the prescribed prayers, Allah (SWT) will build for him a house in Paradise.'" (Sahih)
(Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1797; Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1799)
Hadith-90
It was narrated that Ya'la bin Umayyah said:
"I came to At-Ta'if and entered upon Anbasah bin Abi Sufyan when he was dying. I saw that he was afraid so I said: 'You will be fine.' He said: 'My sister Umm Habibah told me that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: Whoever prays twelve rak'ahs by day or by night, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will build for him a house in Paradise.'" (Sahih)
(Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1800; Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1801)
Hadith-91
It was narrated from Umm Habibah that:
The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: "Whoever prays twelve rak'ahs during the day and night, a house will be built for him in Paradise." (Sahih)
(SUNAN NASEEI Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1805; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1806; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1807; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1808; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1809; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1810; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1811)
Hadith-92
Umm Habiba, the wife of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him), reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: If any Muslim servant (of Allah) prays for the sake of Allah TWELVE rak'ahs (of Sun'an) every day, over and above the obligatory ones, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise, or a house will be built for him in Paradise; and I have not abandoned to observe the in after (hearing it from the Messenger of Allah). (So said also 'Amr and Nu'man.)
(SAHIH MUSLIM (Book #004, Hadith #1581; SAHIH MUSLIM (Book #004, Hadith #1579; SAHIH MUSLIM (Book #004, Hadith #1580)
Conclusion:-Allah Knows the Best.
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PROPHETIC SALAH(NAMAAZ) IN THE LIGHT OF SAHIH AHADITH
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPHETIC SALAH(NAMAZ).SINCE WE KNOW THAT SALAH(PRAYER) IS ONE OF THE MAJOR PILLAR OF ISLAM. SO, IT MUST BE PRAYED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF QURAN AND SUNNAH.
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CONTENTS:
l)Joining shoulders to Shoulders and foot to foot
Hadith-46
Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11, Number 692:Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said, "Straighten your rows for I see you from behind my back." Anas added, "Everyone of us used to put his shoulder with the shoulder of his companion and his foot with the foot of his companion."
Hadith-47
Abu Mas'ud reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) used to touch our shoulders in prayer and say: Keep straight, don't be irregular, for there would be dissension in your hearts. Let those of you who are sedate and prudent be near me, then those who are next to them, then those who are next to them. Abu Mas'ud said: Now-a-days there is much dissension amongst you.
(Refernce:-Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0868; Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0869
Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0871:Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0872
Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0873:Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0874
Sahih Muslim Book 4, Number 0875)
Hadith-48
Abu-Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 0666.------------------------------
Chapter :Kitaab us Salah.
Narated By Abdullah ibn Umar : The Prophet (pbuh) said: Set the rows in order, stand shoulder to shoulder, close the gaps, be pliant in the hands of your brethren, and do not leave openings for the devil. If anyone joins up a row, Allah will join him up, but if anyone breaks a row, Allah will cut him off.
Hadith-49
Abu-Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 0665.------------------------------
Chapter : Kitaab us salah.
Narated By An-Nu'man ibn Bashir : The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) used to straighten our rows when we stood up to pray, and when we were straight, he said: Allah is most great (takbir).
Hadith-50
Abu-Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 0664.------------------------------
Chapter : Kitaab us Salah.
Narated By Al-Bara' ibn Azib : The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) used to pass through the row from one side to the other; he used to set out chests and shoulders in order, and say: Do not be irregular. And he would say: Allah and His angels bless those who are near the first rows.
Hadith-51
Abu-Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 0667.------------------------------
Chapter : Kitaab us Salah.
Narated By Anas ibn Malik : The Prophet (pbuh) said: Stand close together in your rows, bring them near one another, and stand neck to neck, for by Him in Whose hand my soul is, I see the devil coming in through openings in the row just like a small black sheep.
Hadith-52
Muwatta Imam-Malik Book 009, Hadith Number 047.-----------------------------
Section : Straightening the Rows.
Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Umar ibn al-Khattab used to order the rows to be straightened, and when they had come to him and told him that the rows were straight he would say the takbir.
Hadith-53
Muwatta Imam-Malik Book 009, Hadith Number 048.-----------------------------
Section : Straightening the Rows.
Yahya related to me from Malik from his paternal uncle, Abu Suhayl ibn Malik, that his father said, "I was with Uthman ibn Affan when the iqama was said for the prayer and I was talking to him about being assigned a definite allowance by him. I continued talking to him while he was levelling some small stones with his sandals, and then some men that he had entrusted to straighten the rows came and told him that the rows were straight. He said to me, 'Line up in the row,' and then he said the takbir."
m)Dua(Supplication in Ruku(bow)
Hadith-54
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: When one of you bows, he should say three time,:( 'Subhana Rabiyy al-'Adheem.) "glory be to my mighty lord,"
(Sunan Abu-Dawud Book #3, Hadith #0885; Sunan Abu-Dawud Book #3, Hadith #0869)
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #1697)
1-Other Duas in Ruku.
Hadith-55
Narrated 'AIsha: The Prophet used to say In hIs bowIng and prostratIons, "Subhanaka-Allahumma Rabbana wa-bIhamdIka Allahumma-IghfIrlI.' (I honor Allah from all what (unsuItable thIngs) Is ascrIbed to HIm. O Allah Our Lord! And all the praIses are for You. O Allah! ForgIve me)."
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #760; Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #781)
NOTE:-IT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE TO RECITE QURAN IN RUKOO!.
Hadith-56
'Ali b. Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade me to recite (the Qur'an) in a state of bowing and prostration.
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0972; Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0973
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0974; Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0975
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0976; Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0978)
n)Qawmah (Standing after Ruku)
1-After the perfect Ruku, the person praying should raise his head from Ruku saying "Sami'a-l-lahu Liman hamida."
Hadith-57
Narrated Abu Huraira: When the Prophet said, "Sami' a-l-lahu Liman hamida," (Allah heard those who sent praises to him)
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #761)
2-Dua Qawmah.
Hadith-58
Narrated Rifa'a bin Rafi AzZuraqi: One day we were praying behind the Prophet. When he raised his head from bowing, he said, "Sami'a-l-lahu Liman hamida." A man behind him said, "Rabbana walaka-l hamd hamdan Kathiran taiyiban mubarakan fihi" (O our Lord! All the praises are for You, many good and blessed praises). When the Prophet completed the prayer, he asked, "Who has said these words?" The man replied, "I." The Prophet said, "I saw over thirty angels competing to write it first."
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #764)
o)First Sajda(Prostration)
Hadith-59
after the perfect Qawmah the person praying should move to perform Sajdah saying:
"Allahu akbar" putting palms downwards on the ground below the ears. The knees should be brought downwards on the ground. His fingers and toes should be pointing towards Qiblah without spreading the fingers of the hands.
During prostration seven parts of the body should touch the ground.
(i) The forehead along with the tip of the nose
(ii) both hands
(iii) both knees
(iv) the bottom surface of the toes of both feet.
(Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 12, Number 773)
In this position, he should say''Subhana rabbil Allah" ("Oh, Allah, glory be to You, the Most High.")
There are some other Du'aa which can be read in the Sajdah position.
Hadith-60
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: The nearest a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself, so make supplication (in this state).
(Sahih Muslim, Book 4, Number 0979)
Hadith-61
Abu Huraira reported:
The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to say while prostrating himself: O Lord, forgive me all my sins, small and great, first and last, open and secret
(Sahih Muslim, Book 4, Number 0980)
NOTE:-IT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE TO RECITE QURAN IN SUJOOD (PROSTRATION)!.
Hadith-62
'Ali b. Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade me to recite (the Qur'an) in a state of bowing and prostration.
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0972;Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0973;
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0974;Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0975
Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0976;Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #0978)
p)Jalsah (Sitting between two Sajdah)
1-After performing one Sajdah perfectly and calmly, the person praying should raise his head form Sajdah saying "Allahu Akbar" bending the left foot and sitting on it while keeping the right foot propped up with its toes pointing towards the Qiblah, the palms of his hands should rest on his thighs and knees, the back should be straight so that the joints go back in place.
Hadith-63
Abu-Dawood Book 002, Hadith Number 0849.------------------------------
Chapter : Kitaab-us-Salah.
Narated By Abdullah ibn Abbas : The Prophet (pbuh) used to say between the two prostrations: "O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, heal me, and provide for me."
Hadith-64
The Prophet (PBUH) used to say: 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.
[Narrated Ahmad & Tabaraani in Mu'jam al-Kabeer with a saheeh isnaad]
Hadith-65
It is sunnah to say the following Du'aa while sitting in between the two Sajdah:
“Allaahumma ighfir li warhamni wajburni wahdini warzuqni (O Allaah, forgive me, have mercy on me, enrich me, guide me and grant me provision).”
(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 284; Ibn Maajah, 898 – from the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Abbaas; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.)
q)Second Sajdah.
Then the person should perform the second Sajdah saying "Allah Akbar" and repeat what he did in the first Sajdah.
r) Jalsah-e-Istarahat(Sitting for Rest)
1-Then he should raise his head up saying "Allahu Akbar" and sit for a short while as he did in Jalsah. He does this before standing up for the second Rakat.
Hadith-66
Narrated by Malik bin Huwairith Al-Laithi
''I saw the Prophet praying and in the odd Rakat, he used to sit for a moment before getting up''
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #786; Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #11, Hadith #645)
s)Second Rakat
After standing up for the second Rakaat, he should fold his hands over his chest as he did in the first Rakaat and start his recitation by reading "Bismillah..and Surah Fatihah followed by any passage or a chapter of the holy Quran." Then he should complete his second Rakaat in the manner of the first one.
1-FIRST TASHAHUD
Hadith-67
Narrated by Muhammad bin 'Amr bin 'Ata'
Abu Humaid As-Saidi said, "I remember the prayer of Allah's Apostle better than any one of you. ... On sitting in the second Rak'a he sat on his left foot and propped up the right one; and in the last Rak'a he pushed his left foot forward and kept the other foot propped up and sat over the buttocks."
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #791)
2-RECITATION IN TASHAHUD
Hadith-68
Narrated by 'Abdullah
When we prayed with the Prophet we used to say: As-Salam be on Allah from His worshipers, As-Salam be on Gabriel, As-Salam be on Michael, As-Salam be on so-and-so. When the Prophet finished his prayer, he faced us and said, "Allah Himself is As-Salam (Peace), so when one sits in the prayer, one should say, 'At-Tahiyatu-lillahi Was-Salawatu, Wat-Taiyibatu, As-Salamu 'Alaika aiyuhan-Nabiyyu wa Rah-matul-lahi wa Barakatuhu, As-Salamu 'Alaina wa 'ala 'Ibadillahi assalihin, for if he says so, then it will be for all the pious slave of Allah in the Heavens and the Earth. (Then he should say), 'Ash-hadu an la ilaha illalllahu wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa rasulu-hu,' and then he can choose whatever speech (i.e. invocation) he wishes "
(Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 74, Number 249)
3-AFTER TASHAHUD WHILE STANDING ON THIRD RAKAT HE USED TO RAISE HIS HANDS:-
Hadith-69
Narrated by Nafi': Whenever Ibn 'Umar started the prayer with Takbir, he used to raise his hands: whenever he bowed(ruku), he used to raise his hands (before bowing) and also used to raise his hands on saying, "Sami a-l-lahu Liman hamida", and he used to do the same on rising from the second Rak'a (for the 3rd Rak'a). Ibn 'Umar said: "The Prophet used to do the same."
(Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 : Book 12 : Hadith 706)
t)Moving the Forefinger during Tashahdud.
Hadith-70
Abdullah b. Zubair narrated on the authority of his father: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat in prayer. he placed the left foot between his thigh and shank and stretched the right foot and placed his left hand or his left knee and placed his right hand on his right thigh, and raised his finger.
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #1201)
Hadith-71
'Abdullah b. Zubair narrated on the authority of his father that when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat for supplication, i. e. tashahhud (blessing and supplication), he placed his right hand on his right thigh and his left hand on his left thigh, and pointed with his forefinger, and placed his thumb on his (milddle) finger, and covered his knee with the palm of his left hand..
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #1202)
Hadith-72
Ibn 'Umar reported that when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat for tashahhud he placed his left hand on his left knee. and his right hand on his right knee. and he raised his right finger, which is next to the thumb, making supplication in this way, and he stretched his left hand on his left knee. Another version on the authority of Ibn Umar says: When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat for tashahhud, he placed his left hand on his left knee and placed his right hand on his right knee, and he formed a ring like (fifty-three) and pointed with his finger of attestation.
(Sahih Muslim Book #004, Hadith #1203)
Hadith-73
Wa'il bin Hujr said:
"I said: 'I am going to watch how the Messenger of Allah () prays.' So I watched him and he stood and said the takbir, and raised his hands until they were in the level with his ears, then he placed his right hand over his left hand, wrist and lower forearm. When he wanted to bow he raised his hands likewise. Then he prostrated and placed his hands in level with his ears. Then he sat up and placed his left leg under him; he put his left hand on his left thigh and knee, and he put the edge of his right elbow on his right thigh, then he held two of his fingers together and made a circle, and raised his forefinger, and I saw him moving it and supplicating with it." (Sahih)
أَخْبَرَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ كُلَيْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي أَنَّ وَائِلَ بْنَ حُجْرٍ، أَخْبَرَهُ قَالَ قُلْتُ لأَنْظُرَنَّ إِلَى صَلاَةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَيْفَ يُصَلِّي فَنَظَرْتُ إِلَيْهِ فَقَامَ فَكَبَّرَ وَرَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ حَتَّى حَاذَتَا بِأُذُنَيْهِ ثُمَّ وَضَعَ يَدَهُ الْيُمْنَى عَلَى كَفِّهِ الْيُسْرَى وَالرُّسْغِ وَالسَّاعِدِ فَلَمَّا أَرَادَ أَنْ يَرْكَعَ رَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ مِثْلَهَا - قَالَ - وَوَضَعَ يَدَيْهِ عَلَى رُكْبَتَيْهِ ثُمَّ لَمَّا رَفَعَ رَأْسَهُ رَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ مِثْلَهَا ثُمَّ سَجَدَ فَجَعَلَ كَفَّيْهِ بِحِذَاءِ أُذُنَيْهِ ثُمَّ قَعَدَ وَافْتَرَشَ رِجْلَهُ الْيُسْرَى وَوَضَعَ كَفَّهُ الْيُسْرَى عَلَى فَخِذِهِ وَرُكْبَتِهِ الْيُسْرَى وَجَعَلَ حَدَّ مِرْفَقِهِ الأَيْمَنِ عَلَى فَخِذِهِ الْيُمْنَى ثُمَّ قَبَضَ اثْنَتَيْنِ مِنْ أَصَابِعِهِ وَحَلَّقَ حَلْقَةً ثُمَّ رَفَعَ إِصْبَعَهُ فَرَأَيْتُهُ يُحَرِّكُهَا يَدْعُو بِهَا .
(Sunan Nasai English reference: Vol. 2, Book 1, Hadith 890; Sunan Nasai Arabic reference: Book 11, Hadith 897)
1-AT THE END OF THE LAST RAKAT, ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END OF TASHAHUD!!
Hadith-74
Narrated Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila: Ka'b bin Ujrah met me and said, "Shall I not give you a present I got from the Prophet?" 'Abdur-Rahman said, "Yes, give it to me." I said, "We asked Allah's Apostle saying, 'O Allah's Apostle! How should one (ask Allah to) send blessings on you, the members of the family, for Allah has taught us how to salute you (in the prayer)?' He said, (“Allaahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad kama salayta ‘ala Ibraaheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraaheem, innaka hameedun majeed. Allaahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad kama baarakta ‘ala Ibraaheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraaheem, innaka hameedun majeed (O Allaah, send prayers upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers upon Ibraaheem and upon the family of Ibraaheem )
'Say: O Allah! Send Your Mercy on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your Mercy on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent your blessings on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious.' "
(SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 4 Book #55, Hadith #589; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 4 Book #55, Hadith #588)
2-AFTER THE TASHAHUD AND BEFORE THE SALAAM READ THIS DUA!!
Hadith-75
Narrated 'Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) Allah's Apostle used to invoke Allah in the prayer saying "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min adhabil-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wa fitnatil-mamati. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma thami wal-maghrami. (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave and from the afflictions of Masi,h Ad-dajjal and from the afflictions of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the sins and from being in debt)." Somebody said to him, "Why do you so frequently seek refuge with Allah from being in debt?" The Prophet replied, "A person in debt tells lies whenever he speaks, and breaks promises whenever he makes (them)." 'Aisha also narrated: I heard Allah's Apostle in his prayer seeking refuge with Allah from the afflictions of Ad-dajjal.
(References:SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 1 Book #12, Hadith #795; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 8 Book #75, Hadith #379; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume 2 Book #23, Hadith #459; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 8 #75, Hadith #386; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 8 #75, Hadith #387; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 8 #75, Hadith #388; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 9 #88, Hadith #243; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 6 #60, Hadith #230; SAHIH BUKHARI Volume Book 8 #75, Hadith #376
SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1216; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1217; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1218; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1219; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1220; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1221; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1224; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #004, Hadith #1225; SAHIH MUSLIM Book #035, Hadith #6534)
3-ENDING THE SALAT
After praying for himself as much as the person wishes, he should end his Salah saying: "Peace be on you and the Mercy of Allah." ("As sala'amu alaikum wa rahmatullah") turning the face first to the right and then to the left, both times over the shoulder. This brings the two, three or four Rakaat of the Salat to completion.
And Allah Knows the Best!!
u)Timing for Prayer.
Zohar/Asar/Eisha/Fazar
Hadith-76
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 522:Narrated Saiyar bin Salama:I along with my father went to Abu- Barza Al-Aslarrni and my father asked him, "How Allah's Apostle used to offer the five compulsory congregational prayers?" Abu- Barza said, "The Prophet used to pray the Zuhr prayer which you (people) call the first one at mid-day when the sun had just declined The Asr prayer at a time when after the prayer, a man could go to the house at the farthest place in Medina (and arrive) while the sun was still hot. (I forgot about the Maghrib prayer). The Prophet Loved to delay the 'Isha which you call Al- Atama and he disliked sleeping before it and speaking after it. After the Fajr prayer he used to leave when a man could recognize the one sitting beside him and he used to recite between 60 to 100 Ayat (in the Fajr prayer) .
Hadith-77
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 510:Narrated Abu Huraira and 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:Allah's Apostle said, "If it is very hot, then pray the Zuhr prayer when it becomes (a bit) cooler, as the severity of the heat is from the raging of the Hell-fire."
Hadith-78
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 511:Narrated Abu Dhar:The Muadhdhin (call-maker) of the Prophet pronounced the Adhan (call) for the Zuhr prayer but the Prophet said, "Let it be cooler, let it be cooler." Or said, 'Wait, wait, because the severity of heat is from the raging of the Hell-fire. In severe hot weather, pray when it becomes (a bit) cooler and the shadows of hillocks appear."
Hadith-79
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 520:Narrated 'Aisha:Allah's Apostle used to offer the 'Asr prayers at a time when the sunshine was still inside my chamber and no shadow had yet appeared in it.
Hadith-80
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 521:Narrated Aisha:The Prophet used to pray the 'Asr prayers at a time when the sunshine was still inside my chamber and no shadow had yet appeared in it.
Hadith-81
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 534:Narrated Rafi' bin Khadij:We used to offer the Maghrib prayer with the Prophet and after finishing the prayer one of us may go away and could still see as Par as the spots where one's arrow might reach when shot by a bow.
Hadith-82
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 536:Narrated Salama:We used to pray the Maghrib prayer with the Prophet when the sun disappeared from the horizon.
Hadith-83
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 540:Narrated Muhammad bin 'Amr:We asked Jabir bin 'Abdullah about the prayers of the Prophet . He said, "He used to pray Zuhr prayer at mid-day, the 'Asr when the sun was still hot, and the Maghrib after sunset (at its stated time). The 'Isha was offered early if the people gathered, and used to be delayed if their number was less; and the morning prayer was offered when it was still dark. "
Hadith-84
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 544:Narrated Ibn Shihab from 'Urwa:'Aisha said, "Once Allah's Apostle delayed the 'Isha' prayer till 'Umar reminded him by saying, "The prayer!" The women and children have slept. Then the Prophet came out and said, 'None amongst the dwellers of the earth has been waiting for it (the prayer) except you." Urwa said, "Nowhere except in Medina the prayer used to be offered (in those days)." He further said, "The Prophet used to offer the 'Isha' prayer in the period between the disappearance of the twilight and the end of the first third of the night."
Hadith-85
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 552:Narrated 'Aisha:The believing women covered with their veiling sheets used to attend the Fajr prayer with Allah's Apostle, and after finishing the prayer they would return to their home and nobody could recognize them because of darkness.
Hadith-86
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar Abu:
I offered with Allah's Apostle a two rak`at prayer before the Zuhr prayer and two rak`at after the Zuhr prayer, two rak`at after Jumua, Maghrib and `Isha' prayers.
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي سَالِمٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَكْعَتَيْنِ قَبْلَ الظُّهْرِ، وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ الظُّهْرِ، وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ الْجُمُعَةِ، وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ الْمَغْرِبِ، وَرَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ الْعِشَاءِ.
(Sahih Bukhari English reference: Vol. 2, Book 21, Hadith 266; Sahih Bukhari Arabic reference: Book 19, Hadith 1174)
v)Sunna Prayers.
Hadith-87
It was narrated from Umm Habibah that:
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: "Twelve rak'ahs, whoever prays them Allah will build for him a house in Paradise: four rak'ahs before Zuhr and two rak'ahs after Zuhr, two rak'ahs before Asr, two rak'ahs after Maghrib and two rak'ahs before Subh prayer." (Sahih)
(Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1802)
Hadith-88
It was narrated that Aishah (R.A.) said:
"The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: 'Whoever persists in praying twelve rak'ahs each day and night will enter Paradise: Four before Zuhr and two after, two rak'ahs after Maghrib, two rak'ahs after Isha' and two rak'ahs before Fajr.'" (Hasan)
(Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1795; Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1796)
Hadith-89
It was narrated that 'Ata said:
"I was told that Umm Habibah bin Abi Sufyan said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) say: 'Whoever prays twelve rak'ahs during the day and night, apart from the prescribed prayers, Allah (SWT) will build for him a house in Paradise.'" (Sahih)
(Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1797; Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1799)
Hadith-90
It was narrated that Ya'la bin Umayyah said:
"I came to At-Ta'if and entered upon Anbasah bin Abi Sufyan when he was dying. I saw that he was afraid so I said: 'You will be fine.' He said: 'My sister Umm Habibah told me that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: Whoever prays twelve rak'ahs by day or by night, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will build for him a house in Paradise.'" (Sahih)
(Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1800; Sunan Nasai Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1801)
Hadith-91
It was narrated from Umm Habibah that:
The Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: "Whoever prays twelve rak'ahs during the day and night, a house will be built for him in Paradise." (Sahih)
(SUNAN NASEEI Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1805; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1806; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1807; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1808; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1809; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1810; SUNAN NASEEI (Vol. 2, Book 10, Hadith 1811)
Hadith-92
Umm Habiba, the wife of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him), reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: If any Muslim servant (of Allah) prays for the sake of Allah TWELVE rak'ahs (of Sun'an) every day, over and above the obligatory ones, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise, or a house will be built for him in Paradise; and I have not abandoned to observe the in after (hearing it from the Messenger of Allah). (So said also 'Amr and Nu'man.)
(SAHIH MUSLIM (Book #004, Hadith #1581; SAHIH MUSLIM (Book #004, Hadith #1579; SAHIH MUSLIM (Book #004, Hadith #1580)
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