The morning (fajr) prayer consists of four rak'ahs: two sunnah and two fard. First the sunnah of the morning prayer is performed.After fulfilling all of the necessary conditions for the prayer, it is necessary to turn toward the qiblah and to intend to p
Pilgrims will enter the state of Ihram after Fajr on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah. Before you begin, it’s also important to take care of personal hygiene. This includes clipping nails and removing the hair under armpits and beneath the navel. It is highly recommended to perform Ghusl before e...
When to Pray Tahajjud The time to offer night prayers begins after Isha and ends at Fajr. However, according to the hadith that states that Allah comes to the lowest heaven during the last third of the night, the time before Fajr is considered the best. The Benefits of Tahajjud Tahajjud...
Through prayer, you are able to connect with your Lord. The Arabic word for prayer (As-Salah) is actually derived from the Arabic word meaning “connection.” The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “When any one of you stands to pray, he is communicating with his Lord, so...
Although the sizes vary,most rugs are just sufficient foran average man to fit during the acts and antics of prayer. Wool is also a material used in the making of prayer rugs. How do you pray when your tired? Take time to remember how much God loves you and those you are praying for...
Whatever happens, even if you pray it with wavering concentration, do not stop praying; especially salatul Fajr and Isha. Abu Hurairah reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “No prayer is more burdensome to the hypocrites than the Fajr (dawn) prayer and the ‘Isha’ (night) prayer; ...
There is a set of duas that should be made in the morning, the majority being found in the Fortress of the Muslim. Either purchase a copy of the pocket-sized book or download it as a dua app on your phone. Spend some time after fajr reciting these essential duas asking Allah سب...
These fasting periods can range from 11 to 16 hours per day. Before fasting each day, Muslims will begin with a pre-dawn meal calledsuhurand then begin their fast afterfajr, the first prayer of the day. Some Muslims carry on the tradition of themasaharati, a person tasked with playing ...
Avoid the istikhārah two units of prayer during themakrūh(disliked) timings for prayer [namely, afterfajrto sunrise, when the sun is at it’s zenith at midday and afterʿaṣrup to sunset). Sisters should not perform the istikhārah two units of prayer during menses and post-natal bl...
“Recite that which has been revealed to you of the Book and keep up prayer; surely prayer keeps (one) away from indecency and evil, and certainly the remembrance of Allah is the greatest, and Allah knows what you do.” [Surah Al-Ankaboot: 45] ...