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Praying Zuhr Salah 1. Men should pray their Dhuhr Salah at the Masjid unless he has a valid excuse. 2. Once Wudhu is made in the Sunnah way then one should offer 2 Rak’ahs Nafil Salah with complete humility, devotion and sincerity and inshallah the minor sins of the worshipper should be forgiven (Tirmidhi) Note: As mentioned earlier with regard to Fajr Salah then care should be taken to follow all of the Sunnah of Wudhu, leaving the house and proceeding to the Masjid, Entering the Masjid and sitting in it, straightening the rows whilst reading Salah with Jamaat. 3. Virtues of the Four Rak’ahs Sunnah of Zuhr The Prophet is reported to have said: Whoever performs the four rakaats before and after the Zuhr salaat with constancy, Allah Ta'ala makes the fire of Hell haraam (forbidden) for him. [Mishkaat, p. 104; Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah] The Prophet is reported to have said: after the worshipper prays the four rakaats of Zuhr salaat, the doors of heaven are opened, i.e. the salaat becomes accepted by Allah, and the cause of its acceptance comes down on the worshipper as rays of mercy. [Mishkaat, p. 104] 4. If one arrives for Jamaat (congregation) late when the Jamaat has already risen then one should not run but walk briskly to join with the Jamaat. (Tirmidhi) 5. Those who are more learned in the laws pertaining to Salah should stand behind the Imaam. (Tirmidhi) 6. It has been narrated that Rasulallah read Salah on a carpet, chatai (Thin may made of straws and or the sand of the earth. (Tirmidhi) 7. Salah read on the sand or earth is better than read on a straw mat. Salah read on straw mat is better than read on a Mussallah (Material) or carpet. (Sharhi- Niqayah) Taking a Short nap (Qayloolah) 1. If one is not occupied then one can fulfil a very beneficial sunnah which is to take a short nap before or after Zuhr which should not be more than 30 minutes. 2. This is the sunnah: to take a nap before or after Zuhr time; a sunnah which our righteous Ulama take very seriously, as it is one of the tested means that assist in getting up for night vigil (tahajjud) prayer. 3. It is stated in al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya (also known as Alamgiriyya), “It is recommended to take the noon nap (Qayloolah), because the Prophet said, “Take the noon nap, for the 63 Shaytaan does not nap.” (Tabarani (Awsat)) This was mentioned in al-Ghiyathiyya.” [5.372] Asr Salah Virtues of the 4 Rak’ahs Sunnah of Asr 1. Messenger said: "May Allah have Mercy on the one who offers four (rak'ahs) before 'Asr prayer." (Abu Dawud) 2. If a person performs four Rakaats before Asr Salaat, he will receive a house in Jannah. (Majmauz-Zawaaid vol.2 pg.222). 3. Rasulallah has made a special Du'aa for the mercy of Allah to be showered on such a person. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith 430) Note: Special care should be taken to straighten rows when praying with Jamaat. 4. After Asr Salah the following dua should be recited: Athaghfirullah-allazee laa ilaha ilalla huwal hayyul qayuumu wa athubu ilaih I seek forgiveness from Allah besides whom there is non worthy of worship, the living, the sustainer and unto him do I repent. This will cause ones sins to be forgiven even if they are equal to the oceans (Bukhari, Abu Dawud) Note: As with Fajr salaat it is very rewarding to engage oneself in the remembrance of Allah and worship even if it’s for a little while. 5. Saying Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, 33 times each and completing 100 by reciting La ila illallah (or similar forms of dhikr) known as Tasbihat or Dhikr is also recommended after every Fard salah. (Radd al-Muhtar 1.477) 6. One should make a habit of remaining in the Masjid after Asr Salah until Maghrib engaging oneself in Dhikrullah (Remembrance of Allah) and the recitation of the Qur’an. The result of remaining at the Masjid until Maghrib is reward of freeing four slaves from the progeny of Ismail (As). (Attargheeb) 64 Note: When the sun sets then children should NOT be allowed to play out and should be brought in immediately as this is the time Shaythaan emerges and moves around. After sun has set then it is ok to let your children out again if one so wishes. Maghrib Salah 1. After the Adhaan for Maghrib and before Fard of Maghrib no Sunnah Salah should be read. One should however recite the following: يلِ رْفِغْافَ كتِاعَدُ تاوَصأَوَ كرِاهَنَ رُابَدْإِوَ كلِيْلَ لُابَقْإِ اذَهَ نّإِ مّهُلّلا Allaahummah haadha iqbaalu laylaka Wa id baaru nahaarik wa aswaathu dhu ‘aathika faghfirlee. “Oh Allah this is the hour of the advent of Your night and the retreat of Your Day and the cry of your petitioners. So grant me forgiveness.” (Mishkaat) 2. During sunset children should be brought it as Shaythaan is out at that time. After Maghrib when darkness has set in then it is safe for them to go out inshallah. 3. Reading the 2 Sunnah’s of Maghrib is Sunnah (Tirmidhi) 4. After the Maghrib Prayer: Muslim Taimi narrates from Prophet Mohammad to recite the following seven times before speaking to anyone: رِانّلا نَمِ ينِرْجِأَ مّهُلّلا Allaahumma Ajirnee minannaar "O Allah, save me from the fire (Jahannam)." If a person recites the above dua and dies the same night, he will be saved from Jahannam and if he recites it seven times after Fajr Salaat before speaking to anyone and if he dies on that same day, he will be saved from Jahannam. (Mishkaat from Abu Dawood) 5. Salaatul Awwabeen (Nafl prayers of Maghrib) After the 3 Fard and 2 Sunnah of Maghrib, performance of the minimum of 6 to a maximum of 20 rakaats is called Salaatul Awwabeen. Awwabeen is the six Rakaats of Salaat after the Maghrib Salaat. It is established from the Hadith: 65 Rasulallah mentioned, "Whoever performs 6 Rakaats after Maghrib Salaat will earn the reward of 12 years of Nafl Ibadah." (Tirmidhi) Note: The Sunnah’s of what to recite after the completion of Salah should be read after each and every Salaah. These Sunnat’s should be conveyed to as many people as possible so that they may benefit everyone inshallah. Sunnat’s regarding entering the house 1. To recite any Dhikr whilst entering ones home. (Muslim) 2. Enter the home with the right foot and Recite the following: Allãhumma inni as’aluka khayral mawliji wa khayral makhraji, bismillâh walajnâ wa bismillâhi kharajnâ wa-alallahi rabbinâ tawakkalnâ. O Allah, I beg of you the blessing of entering and leaving With Allah‘s name do we enter and with Allah’s name do we leave, and upon Allah, our Lord, do we rely. (Abu Dawud) Also recite: "انبرَ ىلَعو ،انجْرَخَ ِهللا ِ مسب َو ،انجلو ِهللا ِ مسب اَ نْ لّ كَوَ ت". Bismillaahi walajnaa, wa bismillaahi kharajnaa, wa 'alaaRabblnaa tawakkalnaa In the Name of Allah we enter, in the Name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we depend [then say Asalaamu 'Alaikum to those present]. (Abu Dawud 4/325) 3. To greet those present at home with the Islamic greeting whether it be parents, wife, children etc (Abu Dawud) 4. To announce ones arrival at home by knocking or coughing etc (Nisaa’i) Note: Reason being that incase one enters home or room where ones family member maybe sitting in an embarrassing position etc. 66 5. One should not sleep before praying Isha Salah (Mishkaat) This may cause one missing Isha Salah with Jamaat or even miss it altogether if one ends up sleeping throughout the night. Note: One should spend this time in the evening teaching children Islamic taleem (Teachings) even if it’s for a short while as this will bring peace and blessings into the house. Isha Salaat Note: It is far better to perform Isha in the first third portion of the night rather than the second or third portion. It is disliked to pray Isha Salaah after half the night is gone. 1. It is Sunnah to read the 4 rakaat Sunnah before the Fard of Isha (Mishkaat) 2. To read 2 Rakaat Sunnah after the Fard of Isha (Mishkaat) 3. If a person performs four Rakaats (two Sunnats and two Nafl) after Isha in the Masjid, he will receive the reward of performing these Salaat on Laylatul Qadr. This has been mentioned by various Sahaaba (Radhiyallahu Anhum) – (refer to Nasbul-Raayah vol. 1 pg. 112) 4. There are Glad tidings of Jannah on the person who performs Isha Salaat with Jamaat on time and on the first takbir (Takbir Oola) (Attargheeb) 5. The person who performs 4 rakaat of Nafl instead of 2 rakaat Nafl after performing 2 rakaat Sunnah will receive the reward is if they worshipped on the night of Laylatul Qadr (Attargheeb) 6. One should try not to arrive too late and not too miss Takbir Oola which is the first takbir (Attargheeb) 7. After the 2 rakaat Nafl after the Witr in the first rakaat recite Surah Zilzilah and in the second rakaat recite Surah Kaafirun. The recital of these two rakats will now stand in the place of tahajjud salaat. (Attargheeb) 8. It is disliked (Mukruh) to speak of worldly affairs after Isha unnecessarily. (Mishkaat) 9. There are glad tidings on a person who even though it is a dark and moonless light still goes out to perform Isha in the Masjid (Ibn Majah) 10. In the first Rakaat of Witr after Surah Fatiha recite: Sabbihissmirabbikal a’alaa (Para 30, Surah No 87) 67 And in the second Rakaat: Surah Kaafiroon In the third Rakaat: Surah Ikhlaas Note: Sometimes this method should be changed so as to not let it be assumed that this is Fard to read it this way all of the time. 11. After the Three Witr to recite: Subhaanal Malikil Qudoos Glory is to the King, the Holy. 12. Three times audibly but not so audibly so as to disturb others and to stretch the last word on the third one recites this. (Mishkaat) Then to recite: Rabbil-malaa'ikati warroohi. Lord of the angels and the Spirit. (An-Nasa'i 3/244) 13. Invocation for Qunut in the Witr prayer: َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ Allaahumma 'iyyaaka na'budu, wa laka nusallee wa nasjudu, wa 'ilayka nas'aa wa nahfidu, narjoo rahmataka, wa nakhshaa 'athaabaka, 'inna 'athaabaka bilkaafireena mulhaq. Allaahumma 'innaa nasta'eenuka, wa nastaghfiruka, wa nuthnee 'alaykal-khayr, wa laa nakfuruka, wa nu'minu bika, wa nakhdha'u laka, wa nakhla'u man yakfuruka. O Allah, You alone do we worship and to You we pray and bow down prostrate. To You we hasten to worship and to serve. Our hope is for Your mercy and we fear Your punishment. Surely, Your punishment of the disbelievers is at hand. O Allah, we seek Your help and Your forgiveness, and we praise You beneficently. We do not deny You and we believe in You. We surrender to You and renounce whoever disbelieves in You. (Al-Baihaqi) 14. To perform every Fard Salah with Jamaat with ‘Takbeere Oola’. (Attargheeb) 68 15. If one usually wakes up for Tahajjud then one should pray the Witr Salah after the Tahajjud Salah but if there is risk that one will not wake up then it is best to pray the Witr Salah before going to sleep as well as praying Tahajjud Salah.

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