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Worship ( Ibaadah)

• The Purpose Of All Religious Practice - by Imâm Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
  The Invocation of God - Al-Wabil al-Sayyib min al-Kalim al-Tayyib
  © 2000, Michael Abdurrahman Fitzgerald & Moulay Youssef Slitine (Translators), Islamic Texts Society, UK
• The Meaning of Worship - Shaykh ’Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn Hasan aalush-Shaykh
• The Truth About Ibaadah (Worship) in Islaam - Abu Iyaad as-Salafi
• Fiqhul 'Ibaadaat (Understanding Worship) - Q & A format - 178 pages - understand-islam.net [PDF]
  Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah)-Rendered into English by Dr. Saleh As-Saleh
• Al–Ihsaan - Perfection In Acts Of Worship - by Imâm al-Madîna al-Munawarrah 'Alî Abd-ur-Rahmân al-Hudhaifî
• Worshipping Allaah out of Love, Fear and Hope - Source: Ad-Dawah ilalLaah Magazine
  Taken from http://salafipublications.com/
• Ittibaa' (Imitating) : A Necessary Condition of Ibadah
  Source: The Book of Worship http://salafipublications.com/
• Ikhlas (Sincerity):A Necessary Condition of Ibadah - Author: Abu 'Iyad
  Source: The Book of Worship http://salafipublications.com/
• The Obligation of Ibadah Upon the Creation - Abu Iyad as-Salafi
  Source: The Book of Worship http://salafipublications.com/

Intention (Niyyah) for Ibadah

• Articulating the Intention - by Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah
• The Hadeeth of Intention - Imaam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali
  Taken From the Book "Jaami ul-Uloom wal-Hikam"

Athaan ( The Call to Prayer)

• Rulings on The Response to the Adhaan (Call for Salaah) - by Saleh As-Saleh [PDF]
  Based upon the sharh (explanation) of Hadeeth 63 from Umdat al-Ahkaam by Shayekh Muhammad bin Saalih al-'Uthaimeen (rahimahullaah) and More recently by Shayekh Sh. (Dr.) Sami ibn Muhammad As-Sghair (hafidhahullaah) in his sharh of the Umdah in 1428 AH
• The Excellence of Adhan - Imam Nawavi - from Riyadh-ul-Saaliheen
• Supplication related to the Adhan - from Hisn Al Muslim - [Listen]
• Fatawa on the Rulings of The Athaan - By Shaikh Ibn Jibreen [PDF]
  Sheikh Abdullah ibn Jibreen, is a Muslim scholar of fiqh and is a former member of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fataawa in Saudi Arabia
• Call to Prayers -Adhaan - Sahih Bukhari - Sahih Bukhari
• The Two Adhaans for Fajr - By Shaykh Mashhoor Hasan Salmaan
• Bulugh Al Maraam-144-159-Adhaan - Explanation of hadith in Bulugh al-Maraam [PDF]

Times of Salah

• Points of Benefit - When is it Forbidden to Pray - by Saleh as Saleh - 4 pages -[PDF]
  Based upon benefits from the duroos of Sh.Muhammad bin Salih Al-'Uthaimeen (rahimahullaah) and Sh. Saami As-Sghair (hafidhahullah)-Summer 1427 AH.
• Bulugh Al Maraam-129-143-Times Of Salah-35p - Explanation of Hadiths in Bulugh Al Maraam [PDF]
• Times of the Prayers - Sahih Bukhari Book 10

Significance of Salat

• Importance of Salaah - by Saleh as-Saleh [ PDF]
• Virtues of the Prayer - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen
  Source:Sifat Salaat-in-Nabee
• Establish the Prayers and the Prize is Paradise - Abdul Malik Al Qasim
• Respond to the Call for Prayer - Khaalid Abu Saalih - Dar Al Watan Pub [PDF]
• The Importance of Prayer Within Its Proper Time - Hussain al-Awaa'ishah
  Source: As-Salaat Wa Atharuhaa Fee Ziyaadatil Eemaan (Trans Abu Iyaad)
• The prayer and its effect upon abandoning sins and developing the soul - by Imâm Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
• The Excellence of Prayer and Its Beings A Means of Expiation of Sins - Hussain al-Awaa'ishah
  Source: As-Salaat Wa Atharuhaa Fee Ziyaadatil Eemaan (Trans Abu Iyaad). An excellent collection of 22 ahaadeeth which summarise the great rewards and excellence of the prayer. An excellent reminder
• The Second Pillar of Islaam: The Five Daily Prayers - Abu Iyaad as-Salafi
• The Relationship Of Prayer With The Affairs Of Life - Hussayn al-Awaa’ishah [PDF]
• The Benefit of the Worshipper's Standing Before His Lord - Shaikh Alee Hasan al-Halabi
  Source: From the Introduction to 'al-Khushoo fis-Salat' of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali

Five Prayers

• The Recitations of the Prophet (Sallalhu Alaihi WaSallam),Other then the Faatiha, in Salaat - by Saleh as-Saleh [PDF]
  References: The Prophet’s Prayer by Sh. al-Albaanee (rahimahu Allaah) & Salaatul Mu’min (The Believer’s Prayer), by Sh. Sa’eed bin Wahf Al-Qahtaani (may Allah preserve him). May Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Oft-Forgiving, forgive its compiler, Saleh As-Saleh.

Fajr

• Virtue of Sitting in the Prayer Area After the Fajr Prayer - Shaykh `Abdullah ibn `Abdur Rahman Al-Jibreen
  Sheikh Abdullah ibn Jibreen, is a Muslim scholar of fiqh and is a former member of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fataawa in Saudi Arabia
• Urging to Observe 'Isha' and Fajr Prayers in Congregation - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• Excellence of the Morning (Fajr) and 'Asr Prayers - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• Awakening late for the Fajr prayer at sunrise whilst needing to bath - by Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah
• Emphasis on Performing two Rak'ah Sunnah before Dawn (Fajr) Prayer - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• Briefness to be Adopted in Performing the two Rak'ah Sunnah before Fajr Prayer, their time and the Surah to recite in them - Riyadh ulsaaliheen
• Desirability of Lying down on one's right side after the Sunnah of Fajr Prayer - Riyadh ulsaaliheen
• Mending the Rift: Guidelines to help you observe Fajr Prayer
  Author - Anonymous student of Islamic knowlege with an introduction by Sheik Abdullah Ibn Jibreen
• Remembrance said in the morning and evening and Part 2 - from Hisn Al Muslim - [Listen-1] - [Listen-2]
• Upon hearing a rooster crow or the braying of an ass - from Hisn Al Muslim
• The Two Adhaans for Fajr - By Shaykh Mashhoor Hasan Salmaan

Zuhar

• Sunnah of Zuhr Prayer - Riyadh ul saaliheen

Friday Prayer (Zumuah)

• The Excellence of Friday - by Imâm Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
• The Friday Congregational Prayer - Shaykh 'Abdullah al Sabt
• Friday Prayer - Sahih Bukhari
• The Tafsir of Surat Al-Jumu`ah - Ibn Kathir
• Khutbat-ul-Haajah - [The Sermon for Necessities] .com - Friday Sermon is strated by reciting this

Asr

• Leaving the `Asr Prayer - By Sh. Saleem al-Hilaalee
• Sunnah of the 'Asr Prayer - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• Remembrance said in the morning and evening and Part 2 - from Hisn Al Muslim - [Listen-1] - [Listen-2]

Maghrib

• Sunnah of the Maghrib Prayer - Riyadh ul saaliheen

Isha

• Sunnah of the 'Isha' Prayer - Riyadh ul saaliheen

Witr Prayer

• An Explanation of The Du’aa of Qunoot - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen [ PDF ]
  This is a concise explanation of the Du’aa, or supplication that is said during the Witr prayer. This explanation was given by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, may Allaah have mercy on him, during his lectures which he used to present in the central mosque in Mecca (al-Masjid al-Haraam) during the blessed month of Ramadhaan. This Article includes Memorization Chart & Glossary
• [Dua] Qunoot al Witr - from Hisn Al Muslim - [Listen]
  This is the Supplication made before or after bowing(ruku) in the Witr Pryer
• Remembrance immediately after salaam of the witr prayer - from Hisn Al Muslim - [Listen - Check @ end]
• Witr Prayer, its Time and Ruling - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• Witr Prayer - FiqusSunnah - Sayyid Sabiq
• Witr Prayer - Sahih Bukhari

Requirements of Salat

• Before You Pray - Captain Anas bin Abdul Hameed Al-Gawz - Darussalam [Book]
• The Prophet's Prayer Described - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee .
  Excellent !! Opens in Framed Windows. Easy to navigate. [Book]
• The Abridgement of the Prophet's (saws) Prayer Decsribed - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee [PDF]
• Explanation of Ad-Durrar Al-Bahiyyah of Imam Shawkaani - The Book of Salah
  Explanation by Shaykh Wasiullaah al-Abbas - From albaseerah.org
• The Conditions , Pillars and Requirements of Prayer - Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab [PDF]
• Prophet Muhammad's Manners of Performing Prayers - Shaik ibn Baaz
• Rulings on Movements in Prayers - by Saleh As-Saleh [PDF]
  Based upon several talks & Fatawaas by Sh. Muhammad bin Salih Al-'Uthaimeen (rahimahullaah)
• Bulugh Al Maraam-160-179-Conditions Of Salah - Explanation of Hadiths in Bulugh Al Maram [PDF]
• Bulugh Al Maraam-210-252-Description Of Salah - Explanation of Hadiths in Bulugh Al Maram [PDF]
• The Book of Salaat:[ Part 1]   - [ Part 2 ] - from Tayseer al-Allam Sharh Umdah al-Ahkam 
  Shaykh Abdullah ibn Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Salih Aal Basaam - www.as-sunnah-as-saheehah.com
• Rulings on facing the Qiblah in the Prayers - by Saleh As-Saleh [PDF]
  Based upon several talks & Fatawaas by Sh. Muhammad bin Salih Al-'Uthaimeen (rahimahullaah)
• Prayers (Salat)Sahih Bukhari - Book 8
• Characteristics of Prayer Sahih Bukhari
• Actions while Praying Sahih Bukhari - Book 12
• The Book of Prayers (Kitab Al-Salat) - Sahih Muslim - Book 4
• From Hisn Al Muslim Min Athkar Al Kitaab Was Sunnah - by Sa'eed Al Qahtani
  • At the start of the prayer after takbeer - [Listen]
  • While bowing in prayer - [Listen]
  • Upon rising from the bowing position - [Listen - check @ end]
  • While prostrating - Between the two prostrations - When prostrating due to recitation of the Quran - [Listen]
  • The Tashahhud - Prayers upon the prophet(saw) after the tashahhud - [Listen]
  • Said after the last tashahhud and before salaam - [Listen]
  • Remembrance after salaam - [Listen]

Sajda Saahu

• Useful Table Chart for Sujuud as Sahw - from Saleh as Saleh lectures - Excellent !!
  Based on Uthaymeen's Book
• Prostration of Forgetfullness in Prayer - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen [PDF]
• The Prostration of Forgetfulness - Shaikh ‘Abdullaah bin Saalih Al-‘Ubaylaan

The Errors in Prayer

• Drawing Attention to some Mistakes made in Prayer - Shaikh 'Alee Hasan Al-Halabee
• The Clarified Ruling of Mistakes done in Salaah - Mashhur Hasan Al Salman [PDF] Excellent !!
• The Magnifying Glass - 40 Common Mistakes in Salaat - Saalih Ibn Abdul-Azeez Ibn Muhammad Aalish-Shaykh [PDF]
• Errors in Prayers That Must be Avoided - Originally published in Ad-Deen an-Naseehah
• Three Common Mistakes made after Prayer - Shaikh Mash-hoor Hasan Salmaan
• The Position of the Hands in the Salah of the Prophet - by Shaikh Badee'ud-Deen Shah ar-Raaashidee as-Sindhee
• Concerning The Placing Of The Hands In Prayer During the Qiyâm - by al-Hâfidh Abû al-‘Alâ Muhammad ‘Abdur-Rahmân bin Abdur-Rahîm al-Mubârakpûrî
• On Raising the Hands in Prayer - al-Hâfidh Abû al-‘Alâ Muhammad ‘Abdur-Rahmân bin Abdur-Rahîm al-Mubârakpûrî

Sutra

• Questions and Answers on the Sutrah - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen
• Virtues of the Sutra Sahih Bukhari - Book 9
• Bulugh Al Maraam-180-186-Sutra - Explanation of hadiths in Bulugh Al Maraam [PDF]

Salaat in Congregation

• The Excellence of Proceeding towards the Mosque Walking  - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• Dua When going to the mosque - entering the mosque - leaving the mosque - [Listen]
  Taken from Hisn Al Muslim Min Athkar Al Kitaab Was Sunnah - by Sa'eed Al Qahtani
• Excellence of Walking Solemnly (Towards the Mosque) to perform As-Salat (The Prayer) and other Religious Duties - Riyad ul Saliheen
• The Excellence of Performing Salat (Prayers) in Congregation - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• The Excellence of Standing in the First Row (In Salat) - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• Inducement to Perform Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid (Upon Entering the Mosque) - Riyadh ul saaliheen
• Bulugh Al Maraam-195-209-Mosques - Explanation of Hadiths in Bulugh Al Maram [PDF]
• Prayer in Congregation - Shaykh 'Abdullâh al-Sabt
• The Rules and Regulations of Salaatul Jamaa'ah - by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan [PDF]
• Points of Benefit Regarding The Imam and Ma'Muum in Salaah (Prayers) - by Saleh As-Saleh [PDF]
• Praying Alone in the Last Row of Prayer - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
• Connecting the Lines for Prayer - Abu Khaliyl
• The Etiquette of Walking to Prayer - By Shaykhul Islaam Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab
• Pushing back the one who is passes in front of the one who is Praying - Imaam ash-Shawkaanee
• Innovations Related to Greeting after the Prayer - By Shaykh Mashhoor Hasan Salmaan
• Ruling for Holding a Second Jamaa'ah in the Same Masjid - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee

Khusoo in Prayer

• The Reward for Khushoo' and Beautification of the Prayer - Hussain al-Awaa'ishah
• Bulugh Al Maraam-187-194-KhushuinSalat - Explanation of hadiths in Bulugh Al Maraam [PDF]
• How To Maintain Khushoo' In Prayer - Hussain al-Awaa'ishah
• Obstacles to Khushoo` and Virtues of Prayer at Home and In the Mosque - Hussain Al-Awaaishah [PDF]
• Developing Humility in Prayer - Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
• Humility in Prayer - al-Haafidh Zaynud-Deen Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalee
• Supplication for one afflicted by whisperings of Shytaan - [Listen]
  From Hisn Al Muslim Min Athkar Al Kitaab Was Sunnah - by Sa'eed Al Qahtani

Class Notes for Salah related Hadiths in - Buloogh al-Maram - from salafitalk.net [PDF]
by Umm Abdillah al-Waadi’iyyah (daughter of Shaykh Muqbil bin Haadee - [d. 1422] Rahimahullaah)

• BM_129-143-TimesOf Salah-35p
• BM_144-159-Adhaan-27p
• BM_160-179-Conditions Of Salah-24p
• BM_180-186-Sutra-7p
• BM_187-194-Khushu in Salat-9p
• BM_195-209-Mosques-16p
• BM_210-252-Desc Of Salah-84p

Nawafil / Special Prayers

• Duha (Forenoon) Prayer ( Ishrak/Chastike/Al-Awabeen )
  • Merit of the Duha (Forenoon) Prayer - Riyadh ul Saleheen
• Istikhaarah - Prayer For Guidance
  • Istikharah - Prayer For Seeking Guidance
    A prayer in which a servant if concerned with an affair or is faced with a worldly problem or intends to do something recommended or obligatory in which he has a choice, or when two recommended or obligatory actions conflict each other -- which one should he do
  • Istikharah - The Guidance Prayer
  • Learn the Dua of Istikhaara - [Listen]
    Hisn Al Muslim Min Athkar Al Kitaab Was Sunnah - by Sa'eed Al Qahtani
• Eclipse prayer (Salaat al-Kusoof)
  • The Prophet’s (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) Eclipse Prayer Described - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee [PDF] 7 Pages - Source: Sifatu salaatin Nabiyy (Sallaallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) le salaatil kusoof
• Janaza(Funeral) Prayer
  • Description of the funeral prayer - by Ibn Baaz
    Kitaab Majmoo’ Fataawa wa Maqaalaat Mutanawwi’ah li Samaahat al-Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz- from islamqa.com
  • Supplication for the deceased at the funeral prayer - [Listen]
    From Hisn Al Muslim Min Athkar Al Kitaab Was Sunnah - by Sa'eed Al Qahtani
  • Check here for other illustrative articles on this topic
• Eid Prayer
  • Short Description of the Eid Prayer and the Eid Khutbah - Compiled by Shawana A. Aziz - As-Sunnah Newsletter 10
  • The Description of the Eid prayer, Number of Rakats and The Eid Takbirs
• Fear Prayer (Salat ul Istisqa)
  • Fear Prayer - Sahih Bukhari - Book 14
• Innovative Prayers

Others

• Shortening the Prayers (At-Taqseer) - Sahih Bukhari - Book 14

 

Downloads:

• Read - The Prophet's Prayer - v3.20
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• consisting of:
  • The Prophet's Prayer - by Shaykh al-Albaanee
  • The Prophet's Wudhoo - by Fahd ibn 'Abdir-Rahmaan ash-Shuwaib
  • Laying Down Important Foundations Concerning Purification and Worship in Islaam
  • The Night Prayer in Ramadaan - by Shaykh al-Albaanee
  • The Conditions, Pillars and Requirements of the Prayer - Muhammad ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab
  • The Prostration of Forgetfulness - by Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
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