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 en...
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
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...
Although you’re unlikely to breach one of these rules, keep in mind the sanctity of Makkah. Note: If you intend to perform an additional Umrah later on, you must assume Ihram outside the boundary of the Haram before going back to Masjid al-Haram to perform Umrah. Many choose to enter...
According to the verse, Ibrahim left his wife and son near the sacred House, which was there before there coming to Arabia. Then, Isma`il grew up, and they rebuilt the Ka`bah. Throughout the time, people would go to the Ka`bah and perform Hajj and `Umrah to it. ...
13 How To Pray Islamic Education & Services Institute Fard (compulsory) Salah A Muslim must pray five times a day. The compulsory prayers are called Fard in Arabic. Each unit of a prayer is called Rak'ah. The Fard prayers are: Fajr 2 Rak'ahs Zuhr 4 Rak'ahs Asr 4 Rak'ahs Maghrib 3...
–Knowledge of how to perform Wudu, or ablution – the method of Muslim body purification – because the Qur’an should be recited in a state of purity. Having the right attitude Of course, the ideal scenario is for a Qur’an teacher to personally tutor the person who wants to improve ...
Find peace in surrendering to God's will. ... Worship God. Can I pray Fajr early if I'm tired? According to Hadith, The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to dislike sleeping before 'isha' and talking afterwards. ... So the Muslim should sleep early, so tha...
Contemplate over this hadeeth: “If they knew the merits of the ‘Isha and Fajr prayers, they would come to them (in the mosque) even if they had to crawl.” What excuse do we honestly have when we face our Lord on that difficult Day?
Before fasting each day, Muslims will begin with a pre-dawn meal called suhur and then begin their fast after fajr, the first prayer of the day. Some Muslims carry on the tradition of the masaharati, a person tasked with playing a flute or beating a drum to rouse fellow fasters for ...