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Sahih al-Bukhari: Book 14: Witr Prayer

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Sahih al-Bukhari · Book 14 of 97

Witr Prayer

كتاب الوتر

Hadith 990 – 100415 Ahadith

Chapter 1

What is said regarding the Witr prayer?

باب مَا جَاءَ فِي الْوِتْرِ

990. Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (radhiyallahu anhuma):

Once a person asked Allah’s Messenger ﷺ about the night prayer. Allah’s Messenger ﷺ replied, “The night prayer is offered as two Rak’at followed by two Rak’at and so on and if anyone is afraid of the approaching dawn (Fajr prayer) he should pray one Rak’a and this will be a Witr for all the Rak’at which he has prayed before.”

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 990
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 105 (old numbering)

991. Nafi’ told that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar used to say Taslim between (the first) two Rak’at and (the third) odd one in the Witr prayer, when he wanted to attend to a certain matter (during that interval between the Rak’at).

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 991
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 105 (old numbering)

992. Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas (radhiyallahu anhuma):

Once I passed the night in the house of Maimuna (his aunt). I slept across the bed while Allah’s Messenger ﷺ and his wife slept length-wise. The Prophet ﷺ slept till midnight or nearly so and woke up rubbing his face and recited ten verses from Surat “Aal-Imran.” Allah’s Messenger ﷺ went towards a leather skin and performed ablution in the most perfect way and then stood for the prayer. I did the same and stood beside him. The Prophet ﷺ put his right hand on my head, twisted my ear and then prayed two Rak’at five times and then ended his prayer with Witr. He laid down till the Muadh-dhin came then he stood up and offered two Rak’at (Sunna of Fajr prayer) and then went out and offered the Fajr prayer.

(See Hadith No. 183, Vol. 1)

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 992
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 106 (old numbering)

993. Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (radhiyallahu anhuma):

The Prophet ﷺ said, “Night prayer is offered as two Rak’at followed by two Rak’at and so on, and if you want to finish it, pray only one Rak’a which will be Witr for all the previous Rak’at.” Al-Qasim said, “Since we attained the age of puberty we have seen some people offering a three-Rak’at prayer as Witr and all that is permissible. I hope there will be no harm in it.”

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 993
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 107 (old numbering)

994. Narrated ‘Aishah (radhiyallahu anha):

Allah’s Messenger ﷺ used to pray eleven Rak’at at night and that was his night prayer and each of his prostrations lasted for a period enough for one of you to recite fifty verses before Allah’s Messenger ﷺ raised his head. He also used to pray two Rak’at (Sunna) before the (compulsory) Fajr prayer and then lie down on his right side till the Muadh-dhin came to him for the prayer.

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 994
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 108 (old numbering)
Chapter 2

The timing of the Salat-ul-Witr (Witr prayer).

باب سَاعَاتِ الْوِتْرِ

995. Narrated Anas bin Sirin:

I asked Ibn ‘Umar, “What is your opinion about the two Rak’at before the Fajr (compulsory) prayer, as to prolonging the recitation in them?” He said, “The Prophet ﷺ used to pray at night two Rak’at followed by two and so on, and end the prayer by one Rak’a Witr. He used to offer two Rak’at before the Fajr prayer immediately after the Adhan.” (Hammad, the sub-narrator said, “That meant (that he prayed) quickly.)”

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 995
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 109 (old numbering)

996. Narrated ‘Aishah (radhiyallahu anha):

Allah’s Messenger ﷺ offered Witr prayer at different nights at various hours extending (from the ‘Isha’ prayer) up to the last hour of the night.

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 996
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 110 (old numbering)
Chapter 3

The Prophet ﷺ used to wake his family up for the Witr prayer.

باب إِيقَاظِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَهْلَهُ بِالْوِتْرِ

997. Narrated ‘Aishah (radhiyallahu anha):

The Prophet ﷺ used to offer his night prayer while I was sleeping across in his bed. Whenever he intended to offer the Witr prayer, he used to wake me up and I would offer the Witr prayer too.

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 997
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 111 (old numbering)
Chapter 4

One should make Witr as the last Salat (prayer) (at night).

باب لِيَجْعَلْ آخِرَ صَلاَتِهِ وِتْرًا

998. Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (radhiyallahu anhuma):

The Prophet ﷺ said, “Make s your last prayer at night.”

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 998
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 112 (old numbering)
Chapter 5

To offer the Witr prayer while riding.

باب الْوِتْرِ عَلَى الدَّابَّةِ

999. Narrated Said bin Yasar:

I was going to Makkah in the company of ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar and when I apprehended the approaching dawn, I dismounted and offered the Witr prayer and then joined him. ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said, “Where have you been?” I replied, “I apprehended the approaching dawn so I dismounted and prayed the Witr prayer.” ‘Abdullah said, “Isn’t it sufficient for you to follow the good example of Allah’s Messenger ﷺ?” I replied, “Yes, by Allah.” He said, “Allah’s Messenger ﷺ used to pray Witr on the back of the camel (while on a journey).”

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 999
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 113 (old numbering)
Chapter 6

Offering prayers of Witr.

باب الْوِتْرِ فِي السَّفَرِ

1000. Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (radhiyallahu anhuma):

The Prophet ﷺ used to offer (Nawafil) prayers on his Rahila (mount) facing its direction by signals, but not the compulsory prayer. He also used to pray Witr on his (mount) Rahila.

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 1000
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 114 (old numbering)
Chapter 7

To recite Qunut (invocation) before and after bowing.

باب الْقُنُوتِ قَبْلَ الرُّكُوعِ وَبَعْدَهُ

1001. Narrated Muhammad bin Sirin:

Anas was asked, “Did the Prophet ﷺ recite Qunut in the Fajr prayer?” Anas replied in the affirmative. He was further asked, “Did he recite Qunut before bowing?” Anas replied, “He recited Qunut after bowing for some time (for one month).”

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 1001
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 115 (old numbering)

1002. Narrated ‘Asim:

I asked Anas bin Malik about the Qunut. Anas replied, “Definitely it was (recited)”. I asked, “Before bowing or after it?” Anas replied, “Before bowing.” I added, “So and so has told me that you had informed him that it had been after bowing.” Anas said, “He told an untruth (i.e. “was mistaken,” according to the Hijazi dialect). Allah’s Messenger ﷺ recited Qunut after bowing for a period of one month.” Anas added, “The Prophet ﷺ sent about seventy men (who knew the Qur’an by heart) towards the pagans (of Najd) who were less than they in number and there was a peace treaty between them and Allah’s Messengers (but the Pagans broke the treaty and killed the seventy men). So Allah’s Messenger ﷺ recited Qunut for a period of one month asking Allah to punish them.”

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 1002
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 116 (old numbering)

1003. Narrated Anas bin Malik (radhiyallahu anhu):

The Prophet ﷺ recited Qunut for one month (in the Fajr prayer) asking Allah to punish the tribes of Ral and Dhakwan.

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 1003
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 117 (old numbering)

1004. Narrated Anas (radhiyallahu anhu):

The Qunut used to be recited in the Maghrib and the Fajr prayers.

Reference
: Sahih al-Bukhari 1004
USC-MSA reference
: Vol. 2, Book 16, Hadith 118 (old numbering)

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When does the last third of the night begin and end? – Shaykh Ibn Baaz

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Outset and end of the last third of night  [1]

Q: It is reported in the Hadith that Allah descends every night to the lowest heaven in the last third of the night [2]. When does the last third of the night begin and end?

A: There are Mutawatir Hadiths (a Hadith reported by a significant number of narrators throughout the chain of narration, whose agreement upon a lie is impossible) from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) that prove that Allah descends. The Prophet (peace be upon him) stated, Our Lord descends to the lowest heaven every night when the last third of the night begins when He says, ‘Who calls Me to answer him? Who asks Me to give him? Who asks Me for forgiveness to forgive him? [3]

Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama`ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the Muslim mainstream) unanimously agreed that Allah descends in a manner that befits Him and that He is not like His creation at all in any of His Attributes, as He states, Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): “He is Allâh, (the) One. “Allâh-us-Samad (السيد الذي يصمد إليه في الحاجات) [Allâh 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-Ikhlas, 112

He (Glorified and Exalted be He) also says, There is nothing like Him; and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer.

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The Sunnah for the Fajr Prayer – Compiled and Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya

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The Sunnah for the Fajr Prayer
Compiled[1] and Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya

Contents:

1 – Giving Attention to the Two Rakat Sunnah for the Fajr Prayer
2 – Shortening the Sunnah of the Fajr Prayer
3 – What the Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- would Recite in the Two Rakah for the Sunnah of the Fajr Prayer
4 – Recommendation to Pray the Two Rakah at Home
5 – Lying down on the Right Hand side after the Two Rakah Sunnah of the Fajr
The Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- used to talk after the two Rakah Sunnah for Fajr
6 – The Dislike of Praying the Optional Prayer once Fajr Time has come in, other than the Two Rakah Sunnah for the Fajr Prayer
7 – The Dislike for the Worshipper to begin Praying Two Rakah Sunnah for the Fajr After the Muadhin began the Iqama for the prayer.
8 – Praying two Rakah Sunnah for the Fajr Prayer after the Obligatory Prayer if You Cannot Pray Before it

1 – Giving Attention to the Two Rakat Sunnah for the Fajr Prayer[2]

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The Way to Perform the Night Prayer : Shaykh al-Albanee

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Author:Imaam Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-Albaanee
Source:Qiyaam Ramadaan (pg. 28-30)
Translator:isma’eel alarcon (for al-manhaj.com)

I spoke in detail about this subject in my book Salaat at-Taraaweeh (pg. 101-115), so I felt that I should abridge that discussion here in order to make it easy for the reader and to remind him:

The First Manner: consists of thirteen rak’aat, which is commenced with two short rak’aat. According to the most correct opinion, these are the two rak’aat of Sunnah prayer offered after ‘Ishaa, or they are two specific rak’aat by which one begins the Night Prayer, as has been stated previously. Then one prays two very long rak’aat (after that). Then two more rak’aat are prayed, and then another two rak’aat are prayed. Then two more rak’aat are prayed and another set of two rak’aat are prayed. Then witr is made with one rak’ah.

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The Description of The Eid prayer, Number of Rakats and The Eid Takbirs : Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen

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See Fataawa Arkaan al-Islam by Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy o­n him), p. 398; Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 8/300-316).

The Eid prayer is o­ne where the imam attends and leads the people in praying two rak’ahs. ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The prayer of al-Fitr is two rak’ahs and the prayer of al-Adha is two rak’ahs, complete and not shortened, o­n the tongue of your Prophet, and the o­ne who fabricates lies is doomed.” Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 1420 and Ibn Khuzaymah. Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i.

It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to come out o­n the day of al-Fitr and al-Adha to the prayer place, and the first thing he would do was to offer the prayer. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 956

In the first rak’ah he should say Takbeerat al-ihraam (say “Allaahu akbar” to start the prayer), after which he should say six or seven more takbeers, because of the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her), “The takbeer of al-Fitr and al-Adha is seven takbeers in the first rak’ah and five takbeers in the second, apart from the takbeer of rukoo’.” Narrated by Abu Dawood and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Irwa’ al-Ghaleel, 639.

Then he should recite al-Faatihah, and recite Soorat Qaf in the first rak’ah. In the second rak’ah he should stand up saying takbeer, and when he has stood up completely he should say takbeer five times, and recite Soorat al-Faatihah then Soorat al-Qamr. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to recite these two soorahs during the two Eids. Or if he wishes he can recite Soorat al-A’la in the first rak’ah and Soorat al-Ghaashiyah in the second, because it was narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to recite al-A’la and al-Ghaashiyah in the Eid prayer.

The imam should revive the Sunnah be reciting these soorahs so that the Muslims will become familiar with the Sunnah.

After the prayer, the imam should address the people. Part of the khutbah should be addressed specifically to the women, telling them of the things that they should do and warning them against the things that they should avoid, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to do.

Salat-ul-Kusuf (Prayer on a solar eclipse) and Salat-ul-Khusuf (Prayer on a lunar eclipse)

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The fifth question of Fatwa no. 9527
Q 5: How many Rak‘ahs (units of Prayer) are there in Salat-ul-Khusuf (Prayer on a lunar eclipse)? And what is to be recited in them?

A: Salat-ul-Kusuf (Prayer on a solar eclipse) and Salat-ul-Khusuf (Prayer on a lunar eclipse) are each comprised of two Rak‘ahs (units of Prayer). Recitation in both Salahs (Prayers) is performed out loud. In each Rak‘ah, there are two Ruku‘s (bowing), the second of which is always shorter than the first, and there are also two recitations. After the Takbirat-ul-Ihram (saying: “Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]” upon starting Prayer), Surah Al-Fatihah and a long Surah are recited. After the first Ruku‘, Surah Al-Fatihah and a long Surah are recited, which is shorter than the preceding recitation. There are two Sujuds (Prostrations) in each Rak‘ah. This is the most authentic report mentioned regarding this Salah.

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Istikharah : Prayer For Seeking Guidance – Permanent Committee

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When is the proper time for Du`a’ Al-Istikharah (supplication for guidance); before or after Taslim (salutation of peace ending the Prayer)?

A: Du`a’ Al-Istikharah should be said after Taslim.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!

Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’

Q14: When performing Du`a’ Al-Istikharah (supplication for guidance) in regard to an action or a need, is it conditional to have memorized the Du`a reported from Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or is it possible to read it from a book after finishing Salah (Prayer)? After performing the Du`a’, how can it be known or felt that Allah (may He be Praised and Exalted) is guiding the supplicant to do or to abandon something? Please, advise.

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Fatawa : Duha Prayer – Permanent Committee

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Fatawa – Duha Prayer

Permanent Committee Fatwas

Ruling on Salat-ul-Duha and the number of its Rak`ahs

Q 9: Is it permissible to offer Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise) in four or six Rak`ahs (units of Prayer) with one Taslim (salutation of peace ending the Prayer)?

A: salat-ul-Duha is an act of Sunnah (reported from the Prophet) and its minimum is two Rak`ahs and it has no maximum limit. However, it is preferable not to exceed eight Rak`ahs and to say Taslim after each pair of Rak`ahs. Furthermore, they should not be combined with one Taslim at the end, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The (optional) Salah (Prayer) by night and day should consist of pairs of Rak`ahs.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

Salah of Al-Awwabin

Q 2: is there a Salah (Prayer) called the Salah of the penitent, and when is it offered?

A: This was reported regarding Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise). Zayd ibn Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stated, The Salah of those who are penitent is offered when your Fisal (weaned camels) feel the heat of the sun. Related by Muslim.

This means at the time when the young camels’ hoofs are burnt by the sun.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!

Waiting in the Masjid until the sun rises and then offering Salat-ul-Duha

Q2: A man sits in the mosque reading the Qur’an after praying Al-Fajr Salah (Dawn Prayer) until sunrise, then he prays two Rak`ahs. However, some people denied his deed and said: It is impermissible, because it is the tradition of the worshippers of the Sun. Please, advise! Mat Allah reward you!

Answer2: Whoever sits in the mosque reading the Qur’an and reciting the formulas of Adhkar (invocations and Remembrances said at certain times on a regular basis) after praying Al-Fajr Salah (Dawn Prayer) until sunrise is clear and the time when Salah is forbidden is over and prays two Rak`ahs or what he could, he indeed does a good and great deed. His act agrees with the Sunnah and is rewarded, God willing. In support of this, it is reported on the authority of Anas Ibn Malik: ()may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah said: ‘Whoever prays the morning prayer in congregation then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two units of prayer has the reward like that of Hajj and `Umrah.'” rt No : 6,Page No:147)

The Messenger of Allah (May Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon him) said: ‘Completely, completely, completely’ Recorded by Al-Tirmidhy who said: It is Hadith Hasan Gharib (a good Hadith that is strange to come from this chain of narration) from Sahl Ibn Mu`adh from his father (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (May Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon him) said: “If anyone sits in his place of prayer when he finishes the dawn prayer till he prays the two Rak’ahs of the forenoon, saying nothing but what is good, his sins will be forgiven even if they are more than the foam of the sea”. Recorded by Al-Imam Ahmad and Abu Dawud. According to another narration: His would be Paradise The same narration is recorded by Al-Bayhaqy but he added in the end of the report: “Hellfire will never touch his skin.” The report has many supporting tarditions that back its authority and is also strengthened with the report of Jabir Ibn Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to sit crossed legged after the Fajr (dawn) Prayer in the same place in which he had prayed till the sunrise is complete. Recorded by Imam Muslim in his Sahih (authentic) Collection of Hadith, Abu Dawud, Al-Tirmidhy, and Al-Nasa`y. The denial expressed by some people aginst his man is baseless denial and only ignorant people may deny this act.( Part No : 6,Page No:148)

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his Family, and Companions!

The best time for offering Salat-ul-Duha

Q 1: It is narrated in a Hadith from the Prophet (peace be upon him) that he said: Whoever prays the congregational Salah ‘Prayer’ of Fajr ‘Dawn’, then sits ‘in the Masjid [mosque]’ doing Dhikr ‘Remembrance of Allah’ until sunrise, then prays two Rak`ahs ‘units of prayer’, receives a complete reward of Hajj and `Umrah ‘lesser pilgrimage’. My question here is whether these two Rak`ahs are considered a part of Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise) which is to be performed in eight Rak`ahs, or are they another independent Nafilah (supererogatory) Prayer?

A: The two Rak`ahs which are mentioned in this Hadith are considered a part of Salat-ul-Duha though they have special merit due to being linked to sitting in the Masjid until sunrise. on the other hand, the best time for offering Salat-ul-Duha is when it becomes very hot in the forenoon.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

Should someone who offers Salah then returns home and offers Salat-ul-Duha there take the reward of a person who sits in the Masjid?

Q: I usually offer Fajr (Dawn) Prayer in the Masjid (mosque) and after that I go ( Part No : 6,Page No:149)home and engage myself in reciting the Qur’an until the shade of sun is as the length of two spears. Then I perform ten Rak`ahs with the intention of Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise). This is my habit everyday, Praise be to Allah. But one of my colleagues, may Allah reward him, brought my attention to the following: The meaning of the Hadith which reads: He used to sit in his praying place until the sun had risen Therefore, I ask Your Eminence: Shall I have the reward in this condition or should I sit in the Masjid? Could you kindly advise? May Allah reward you! As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah’s Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)

A: Your recitation of the Qur’an and offering Salat-ul-Dhuha after the time of prohibition are good but what was reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) is that he used to sit in the Masjid after Fajr (Dawn) Prayer. Imam Muslim related in his Sahih on the authority of Jabir ibn Hamzah (may Allah be pleased with him) that: Whenever the Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) observed the Fajr (Dawn) Prayer, he used to set at the place of worship till the sun had risen enough. This action is considered as extension to Salah because of what was authentically reported on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger (peace be upon him) said: The angels ask for blessings on each one of you as long as he is in the place where he has prayed and has not discharged anything. They say: O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him. ( Part No : 6,Page No:150)

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!

Whether someone who leaves the Masjid after the Fajr Prayer to perform Wudu’ again then returns to it should take the reward of a person sitting in the Masjid

Q 2: If a person stays in the Masjid (mosque) to remember Allah after performing Fajr (Dawn) Prayer, then enters the state of minor impurity and goes to perform ablution, does his leaving the Masjid deprive him of the reward of doing Hajj and `Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) if he returns to the Masjid then offers Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise) as mentioned in the Hadith?

A: If the person who sits in the Masjid after offering Fajr Prayer to make remembrance of Allah till sunrise enters the state of minor ritual impurity, then leaves the Masjid to perform ablution, returns soon to the Masjid without staying long outside the Masjid, then offers two Rak`ahs after sunrise, his leaving the Masjid does not deprive him of the great reward of offering this act of worship, that is, making perfect Hajj and `Umrah and entering Paradise, Allah Willing. The Hadith that indicates this is reported by Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: Whoever offers Fajr (Dawn) Prayer in congregation then sits for the remembrance of Allah till sunrise, then offers two Rak`ahs (units of Prayer), will have the reward of making perfect Hajj and `Umrah)

he added that Allah’s Messenger repeated the word ‘perfect’ thrice. Related by Al-Tirmidhy in (Al-Jame`) and he said, ‘This is a Hadith Hasan Gharib (a good Hadith that is strange to come from this chain of narration)’. Al-Tabarany related a similar narration with a good Isnad (chain of narrators)

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

Salat-ul-Duha for the traveler

Q 2: Is it permissible for me to offer Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise) even if I traveled to one of the Arab countries and stayed there for a while?

A: It is Mustahab (desirable) to offer salat-ul-Duha, whether you are a traveler or not, at least two Rak`ahs. It is to be offered from after the sun rises, until it reaches the middle of the sky.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

Whether a traveler is obligated to offer Salat-ul-Duha

Q 4: is it permissible for a traveler not to perform Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise) like other Nawafil (supererogatory prayers), or should it be performed while on a journey? Should one recite the Qur’an in Salat-ul-Duha audibly or inaudibly? How many Rak`ahs should be offered, and what is the best time for performing it?

A: Salat-ul-Duha is a recommended not obligatory Salah, and it is not a Sunnah Ratibah (supererogatory Prayer performed on a regular basis). It is recommended in many authentic Hadiths reported from the Prophet( Part No : 6,Page No:152)

(peace be upon him), but it was not established that he (peace be upon him) offered it on a continuous basis. It was authentically reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) offered four Rak`ahs in the Duha prayer and might add to them whatever Allah willed. Narrated by Muslim on the authority of `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her). The word “offered” does not indicate that the Prophet continuously performed Salat-ul-Duha based on what she (may Allah be pleased with her) said when she was asked if the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to observe Duha (Salat-ul-Duha) prayer. She said, “No, only when he came back from travel. Related by Muslim. The linguistic meaning of the word “offered” does not indicate constancy. However, this does not contradict her (may Allah be pleased with her) saying: I have never seen the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) offering the supererogatory Duha prayer, but I offer it. Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. In fact, she (may Allah be pleased with her) negated seeing Allah’s Messenger offering Duha, and performed Duha on the basis of what she knew of the reward of Duha and the act of the Prophet (peace be upon him). As a result, the wordings narrated on her authority are consistent. As for the number of Rak`ahs of Duha Prayer, it is from two to eight Rak`ahs. Also, it is not preferable to recite the Qur’an audibly while offering Duha. Concerning the time for offering Duha, there is a Hadith narrated by Zayd ibn Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) that ( Part No : 6,Page No:153)

Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: The Salah (prayer) of those who are penitent is offered when the weaned camels feel the heat of the sun. Related by Muslim. The Hadith means the time when the hoofs of young camels are harmed by the scorching heat caused by the intense rays of the sun on the sand. It is reported in the Two Sahihs (Al-Bukhari and Muslim’s Books of Authentic Hadith) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) recommended Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) to observe the two Rak`ahs of Duha. As for the virtue of Duha Prayer, it is narrated in Sahih Muslim that the Prophet (peace be upon him) advised Abu Ad-Darda’ (may Allah be pleased with him) to offer it, as well as Muslim’s narration on the authority of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Each morning, there is a charity due from every bone in the body of every one of you. Each utterance of Allah’s glorification (i.e. Subhana Allah) is an act of charity, every utterance of praise (i.e. Al-hamdu-lillah) is an act of charity, every utterance of affirmation of His Oneness (i.e. La Ilaha Illa Allah) is an act of charity, every utterance of affirmation of His Greatness (i.e. Allahu Akbar) is an act of charity, and enjoining right and forbidding evil is an act of charity. It suffices for all of this to offer two Rak`ahs of Duha.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!

Salah of Al-Awwabin

Q 5: Is there a two-Rak‘ahs Salah (two-unit-Prayer) called the Salah of Al-Awwabin (Prayer of the Oft-Repentant) that is performed after the supererogatory Salah for the Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer? Surahs Al-Fatihah and Al-Zalzalah are recited in each Rak‘ah (unit of Prayer) 15 times and those who perform it regularly are recorded among Al-Awwabin (the oft-repentant). May Allah grant you a long life!

A: salah of Al-Awwabin is Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise), which is performed (at the time of the day) when the sun’s heat becomes intense. It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “The Salah of Al-Awwabin is when the feet of young camels are scalded (by the heat of sand).” It signifies the time when the sand heated by the sun becomes unbearably hot for the feet of young camels. As for offering Salah after the supererogatory Salah for the Maghrib Prayer in which Surahs Al-Fatihah and Al-Zalzalah are recited 15 times, we know of no basis for this.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, and his family and Companions!

Salah of Al-Awwabin

Q: We heard that after the Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer, there is a two-Rak`ah (units of Prayer) Salah offered called “Salah of the penitent”. Is it a Sunnah (supererogatory act of worship following the example of the Prophet)? How is it offered?

A: the Sunnah Ratibah (supererogatory Prayer performed on a regular basis) offered after the Maghrib Prayer is two Rak`ahs, and then a person may offer any number of Rak`ahs they like. As for the two-Rak`ah Salah called “Salah of the penitent”, it is groundless.

it rather refers to Salat-ul-Duha (supererogatory Prayer after sunrise) which is offered when it becomes too hot, according to the saying of the Prophet (peace be upon him), The Salah of the penitent is offered when your Fisal (weaned camels) feel the heat of the sun. Related by Muslim in his Sahih (authentic) Book of Hadith.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!

Description of the Funeral Prayer : Shaykh ibn Baaz

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[In both The Sacred Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, janazah prayer is conducted after almost every congregational prayer. Learn this prayer before you leave for The Holy Land so that there will be greater depth to your participation in this prayer]

Q: What is the manner of performing Funeral Prayer?

A: The manner of performing Funeral Prayer is that the Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) begins by pronouncing Takbirat-ul-Ihram (saying: “Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]”) and seeking refuge with Allah from the accursed Satan.

He then recites the Basmalah (saying, “Bismillah Al-Rahman, Al-Rahim [In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful]”) and Al-Fatihah (the opening chapter of the Glorious Qur’an, Surah number I). It is desirable that he recites a short Surah after Al-Fatihah, such as Al-Ikhlas or Al-`Asr, or some Ayahs (Qur’anic verses). It was authentically related from the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the Hadith of Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) which indicates this.

Then, the Imam should pronounce the second Takbir (saying: “Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]”) and invoke Allah’s peace upon the Prophet(peace be upon him) in the same manner a person invokes Allah’s peace upon him in the final Tashahhud (a recitation in the sitting position in the second/ last unit of Prayer).

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As-Sunan Ar-Raatibah (The Optional Prayers) – Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [Audio|En]

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As-Sunan Ar-Raatibah (The Optional Prayers)
Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee (hafidhahullaah)
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Class of Monday, November 26, 2012.

From the book Al-Mulakhas al-Fiqhi by Sheikh Saaleh al-Fawzaan.

In this class we continue in the chapter on as-salat (prayer) as-sunan ar-raatibah (the optional prayers prayed right before or right after the obligatory prayers).

These prayer are highly recommended, so much so that some of the scholars would not take the testimony of a person who does not pray them.

The sheikh describes the 10 raka’at in these sunan.  Do you know when they are each to be prayed?  Listen to find out…

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The Times When it is Not Permissible to Perform the Optional Prayers – Al-Mulakhas Al-Fiqhi – Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [Audio|En]

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Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee (hafidhahullaah)
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From the book Al-Mulakhas al-Fiqhi (A Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence) by Sheikh Saaleh al-Fawzaan. The book of Salaah. Class of Monday, December 24, 2012.

In this class we continue in the chapter on as-Salat (prayer) in the section of The Times When it is Not Permissible to Perform the Optional Prayers.

Because we have learned the virtue of performing the optional prayers, so it is important to know the times in which they are prohibited.  Do you know the 5 times?  Do you know any of the exceptions to these?  Listen to find out…

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Sunnah Prayers Explained – Shaykh Bin Baz (rahimahullaah) – [Must Read]

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Question:

What are the Rawatib (Sunnah Prayers associated with Obligatory Prayers) which can be made up if the person misses them?

Shaykh Bin Baz:

The Rawatib which the Prophet, peace be upon him, used to preserve are twelve Rakats, these are the Rawatib; for the resident not the traveler. Twelve Rakats; four before Thur prayer with two tasleems, and two after Thur prayer; this is six. Two after Magrib prayer and two after Isha prayer; this is ten. And two before the morning (Fajr) prayer; this is twelve. The Prophet, peace be upon him, used to practice these consistently while present at his residence. And he, peace be upon him, said:

“Whoever preserves four Rakats before Thur and four after it, Allah will make him forbidden for the Fire.”

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Praying the Sunnah Prayer at home or at the Masjid? | Shaykh al-Albani

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Silsilat al Huda wan Noor Tape 9, Question 9

The voluntary prayer of a man (in a place) where no person can see him equal to twenty-five times his prayer where people can see him. [1]

The superiority of the prayer of a man in his house over his prayer (in a place) so that people can see him, is like the superiority of the obligatory prayer over the voluntary [2]

Reference:
[1] Musnad Aboo Ya’ala, Hadeeth 3821. Shaykh Al-Albanee graded this narration as authentic.
[2] Saheeh At-Targeeb Wa At-Tarheeb, The Book Of Desiring to Pray The Voluntary Prayers in the House, Hadeeth 438. Shaykh Al-Albanee graded this narration as Hasan.

Salat-ul-Tawbah (Prayer of Repentance) – Shaykh Ibn Baaz

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Q: When I was a young man, I committed some sins. Alhamdu lillah [All praise is due to Allah], for having guided me to make Tawbah (repentance to Allah). However, I still have doubts about whether Allah has accepted my Tawbah or not. Kindly enlighten me regarding Salat-ul-Tawbah (Prayer of Repentance). May Allah reward you with the best!

A: Alhamdu lillah, Tawbah wipes out all one’s past sins. Therefore, you should give up your doubts that Allah has turned your Tawbah away. Rather, you have to expect good from your Lord and have firm belief that He has accepted your heartfelt Tawbah. This is based on the Ayah (Qur’anic verse) in which Allah says:

وَتُوبُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا أَيُّهَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ

And all of you beg Allâh to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful
(Surah Al-Nur, 24: 31)

In the above Ayah, Allah has made success contingent upon making Tawbah. Anyone who turns in Tawbah to Allah, will achieve success. Allah (Glorified be He) says:

وَإِنِّي لَغَفَّارٌ لِّمَن تَابَ وَآمَنَ وَعَمِلَ صَالِحًا ثُمَّ اهْتَدَىٰ

And verily, I am indeed forgiving to him who repents, believes (in My Oneness, and associates none in worship with Me) and does righteous good deeds, and then remains constant in doing them, (till his death). (Surah Ta­Ha, 20: 82)

Allah is the Ever-Truthful Who never breaks His Promises.

Allah (Glorified be He) also says:

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا تُوبُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ تَوْبَةً نَّصُوحًا عَسَىٰ رَبُّكُمْ أَن يُكَفِّرَ عَنكُمْ سَيِّئَاتِكُمْ وَيُدْخِلَكُمْ جَنَّاتٍ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ

O you who believe! Turn to Allâh with sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will expiate from you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise) (Surah Al-Tahrim, 66: 8)

In the above Ayah Allah’s Promise, as indicated by the words “It may be …”, should be understood to mean that He will surely fulfill His Promise.

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Salat-ul-Tasabih – A Strange Salah – Permanent Committee

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Q 2: There has been heated debate about salat-ul-Tasabih (supererogatory Prayer in which Allah is glorified 75 times in each unit of Prayer). I hope you will shed some light on this.

A: Salat-ul-Tasabih is not Mashru‘ (Islamically prescribed), as the Hadith that it is reported regarding it is not authentically narrated from the Prophet (peace be upon him). It also differs from the prescribed Salahs in regard to its form, words and actions, which is evidence that it is not prescribed. Certainly, the Salahs authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) are perfectly sufficient to dispense with this strange Salah, which is incompatible with what is known of the Purified Shar‘ (Law).

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, and his family and Companions!

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Al-Sunan al-Rawatib (Sunnah Mu’akkadah) – Imam Ibn Baaz

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Every Muslim, whether be male or female, is recommended to pray 12 Rakaat of supererogatory prayers every day: four of these Rakaat (units of prayers) are before noon prayer, two after it, two after Maghrib prayer, two after Isha (night) prayer and two before the morning prayer ‑ These supererogatory prayers are called (Rawatib) which means: “Certain supererogatory exercises of optional prayers.” The Prophet peace and blessings of Allah be on him, preserved the performance of these optional prayers wherever he settled. During his travels, he used to practice the two optional Rakaat before the morning prayer and also the Witr prayer (after the Isha prayer).

There is no objection to perform these optional prayers in the mosque, but it is better to perform it at home, because the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be on him, said “The best of the prayers are those which are furfilled at one’s own home, with exception to obligatory prayers which should be performed in congregation at the mosque.”

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