you know, in each day i agree more and more that everything is in Gods control..
this evening i saw something i was not expected to see and it make me feel somehow..
i am trying to explore those feelings - because ordinarily i try to understand why i had them - feelings of exclusion, of missing out, envy perhaps, and i am trying to understand why....
it is all very perplexing, i saw faces that i had forgotten, and it brought back memories of before, how we all were, what we all were doing, but i guess each day too is a learning experience - to grow and develop each and everyone of us,
we all have our lives to lead, we are all so different in each our ways - God guide us to his path.
Sunday, 30 May 2010
Friday, 28 May 2010
i seek refge with the Most Gracious
it was with great interest at work that i came upon this name and i decided to google it and here it is the link if interest.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazidi
You know God be praised in all His entirety, and May his Dominion reign supreme over all that He has created..
this life interests me, it scares me, it holds me with fear and regret and i seek guidance from God to be able to walk through its many pitfals, traps, snares and walk free into the Path of the Most gracious.
Whilst it is not for me to berrate someones choice to believe whatever they choose to , or whatever they want to worship, i am rather intrigued because i have long held this notion that everything in this life is linked - the origins of our beliefs, the roots of whatever religion we want to worship through all stem from one source and through history it has been desiminated in disguise in one form or another through time the message has been lost and found and lost and found and lost and found again... we the later generations are suffering for the errors of the earlier ones .... but Lo!! there is always hope for God guides whom ever He wills. May God guide us in His path.
With every reported article in the media is always some( if we choose to believe the old adage) element of truth - how much is a matter for the person telling the story and how factual they have kept their narration..
in anycase the points to note from the article - which hold me with great interest and amazement and makes me seek refuge with the Most Gracious are -
In the Yazidi belief system, God created the world and it is now in the care of a Heptad of seven Holy Beings, often known as Angels or heft sirr (the Seven Mysteries). Preeminent among these is Tawûsê Melek (frequently known as "Melek Tawus" in English publications), the Peacock Angel
They believe that God first created Tawûsê Melek from his own illumination (Ronahî ) and the other six archangels were created later. God ordered Tawûsê Melek not to bow to other beings. Then God created the other archangels and ordered them to bring him dust (Ax) from the Earth (Erd) and build the body of Adam. Then God gave life to Adam from his own breath and instructed all archangels to bow to Adam. The archangels obeyed except for Tawûsê Melek. In answer to God, Tawûsê Melek replied, "How can I submit to another being! I am from your illumination while Adam is made of dust." Then God praised him and made him the leader of all angels and his deputy on the Earth. (This likely furthers what some see as a connection to the Islamic Shaytan, as according to the Quran he too refused to bow to Adam at God's command, though in this case it is seen as being a sign of Shaytan's sinful pride.) Hence the Yazidis believe that Tawûsê Melek is the representative of God on the face of the Earth, and comes down to the Earth on the first Wednesday of Nisan (April). Yazidis hold that God created Tawûsê Melek on this day, and celebrate it as New Year's Day. Yazidis argue that the order to bow to Adam was only a test for Tawûsê Melek, since if God commands anything then it must happen. (Bibe, dibe). In other words, God could have made him submit to Adam, but gave Tawûsê Melek the choice as a test. They believe that their respect and praise for Tawûsê Melek is a way to acknowledge his majestic and sublime nature.
One of the key creation beliefs of Yazidism is that all Yazidis are descendants of Adam rather than Eve.[15] Yazidis believe that good and evil both exist in the mind and spirit of human beings. It depends on the humans, themselves, as to which they choose. In this process, their devotion to Tawûsê Melek is essential, since it was he who was given the same choice between good and evil by God, and chose the good.
Yazidis, who have much in common with the followers of Ahl-e Haqq (in western Iran), state that the world created by God was at first a pearl. It remained in this very small and enclosed state for some time (often a magic number such as forty or forty thousand years) before being remade in its current state. During this period the Heptad were called into existence, God made a covenant with them and entrusted the world to them. Besides Tawûsê Melek, members of the Heptad (the Seven), who were called into existence by God at the beginning of all things, include Şêx Adî, his companion Şêx Hasan and a group known as the Four Mysteries: Shamsadin, Fakhradin, Sajadin and Naserdin
Yazidis have five daily prayers- Nivêja berîspêdê (the Dawn Prayer), Nivêja rojhilatinê (the Sunrise Prayer), Nivêja nîvro (the Noon Prayer), Nivêja êvarî (the Afternoon Prayer), Nivêja rojavabûnê (the Sunset Prayer). - However, most Yezidis observe only two of these, the sunrise and sunset prayers.
Worshipers should turn their face toward the sun, and for the noon prayer, they should face toward Laliş. Such prayer should be accompanied by certain gestures, including kissing the rounded neck (gerîvan) of the sacred shirt (kiras). The daily prayer services must not be performed in the presence of outsiders, and are always performed in the direction of the sun. Wednesday is the holy day but Saturday is the day of rest.[18][19] There is also a three-day fast in December.
It is with interest when you learn about other people belief system - i dont care to believe in it or over think their logic, because as far as i am concerned - i only want to worship the Most Gracious - and my time can be better spent deciding how best to serve my creator and not worring too much over life /belief systems are the way they are... like I state sometmes - God knows the future and the past, no one can attain any knowledge except in accordance wiht Gods will, God is the controller of all things. He shares no Kingship with anyone, He shares no power with no one, He is God, The one and only Lord, neither did He begat nor was He begotten.. He is my Lord, Our Lord, and wether we like ti or not, accept it or not, He is Lord if the Universe... the Most Gracious be praised in this life an din the hereafter,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazidi
You know God be praised in all His entirety, and May his Dominion reign supreme over all that He has created..
this life interests me, it scares me, it holds me with fear and regret and i seek guidance from God to be able to walk through its many pitfals, traps, snares and walk free into the Path of the Most gracious.
Whilst it is not for me to berrate someones choice to believe whatever they choose to , or whatever they want to worship, i am rather intrigued because i have long held this notion that everything in this life is linked - the origins of our beliefs, the roots of whatever religion we want to worship through all stem from one source and through history it has been desiminated in disguise in one form or another through time the message has been lost and found and lost and found and lost and found again... we the later generations are suffering for the errors of the earlier ones .... but Lo!! there is always hope for God guides whom ever He wills. May God guide us in His path.
With every reported article in the media is always some( if we choose to believe the old adage) element of truth - how much is a matter for the person telling the story and how factual they have kept their narration..
in anycase the points to note from the article - which hold me with great interest and amazement and makes me seek refuge with the Most Gracious are -
In the Yazidi belief system, God created the world and it is now in the care of a Heptad of seven Holy Beings, often known as Angels or heft sirr (the Seven Mysteries). Preeminent among these is Tawûsê Melek (frequently known as "Melek Tawus" in English publications), the Peacock Angel
They believe that God first created Tawûsê Melek from his own illumination (Ronahî ) and the other six archangels were created later. God ordered Tawûsê Melek not to bow to other beings. Then God created the other archangels and ordered them to bring him dust (Ax) from the Earth (Erd) and build the body of Adam. Then God gave life to Adam from his own breath and instructed all archangels to bow to Adam. The archangels obeyed except for Tawûsê Melek. In answer to God, Tawûsê Melek replied, "How can I submit to another being! I am from your illumination while Adam is made of dust." Then God praised him and made him the leader of all angels and his deputy on the Earth. (This likely furthers what some see as a connection to the Islamic Shaytan, as according to the Quran he too refused to bow to Adam at God's command, though in this case it is seen as being a sign of Shaytan's sinful pride.) Hence the Yazidis believe that Tawûsê Melek is the representative of God on the face of the Earth, and comes down to the Earth on the first Wednesday of Nisan (April). Yazidis hold that God created Tawûsê Melek on this day, and celebrate it as New Year's Day. Yazidis argue that the order to bow to Adam was only a test for Tawûsê Melek, since if God commands anything then it must happen. (Bibe, dibe). In other words, God could have made him submit to Adam, but gave Tawûsê Melek the choice as a test. They believe that their respect and praise for Tawûsê Melek is a way to acknowledge his majestic and sublime nature.
One of the key creation beliefs of Yazidism is that all Yazidis are descendants of Adam rather than Eve.[15] Yazidis believe that good and evil both exist in the mind and spirit of human beings. It depends on the humans, themselves, as to which they choose. In this process, their devotion to Tawûsê Melek is essential, since it was he who was given the same choice between good and evil by God, and chose the good.
Yazidis, who have much in common with the followers of Ahl-e Haqq (in western Iran), state that the world created by God was at first a pearl. It remained in this very small and enclosed state for some time (often a magic number such as forty or forty thousand years) before being remade in its current state. During this period the Heptad were called into existence, God made a covenant with them and entrusted the world to them. Besides Tawûsê Melek, members of the Heptad (the Seven), who were called into existence by God at the beginning of all things, include Şêx Adî, his companion Şêx Hasan and a group known as the Four Mysteries: Shamsadin, Fakhradin, Sajadin and Naserdin
Yazidis have five daily prayers- Nivêja berîspêdê (the Dawn Prayer), Nivêja rojhilatinê (the Sunrise Prayer), Nivêja nîvro (the Noon Prayer), Nivêja êvarî (the Afternoon Prayer), Nivêja rojavabûnê (the Sunset Prayer). - However, most Yezidis observe only two of these, the sunrise and sunset prayers.
Worshipers should turn their face toward the sun, and for the noon prayer, they should face toward Laliş. Such prayer should be accompanied by certain gestures, including kissing the rounded neck (gerîvan) of the sacred shirt (kiras). The daily prayer services must not be performed in the presence of outsiders, and are always performed in the direction of the sun. Wednesday is the holy day but Saturday is the day of rest.[18][19] There is also a three-day fast in December.
It is with interest when you learn about other people belief system - i dont care to believe in it or over think their logic, because as far as i am concerned - i only want to worship the Most Gracious - and my time can be better spent deciding how best to serve my creator and not worring too much over life /belief systems are the way they are... like I state sometmes - God knows the future and the past, no one can attain any knowledge except in accordance wiht Gods will, God is the controller of all things. He shares no Kingship with anyone, He shares no power with no one, He is God, The one and only Lord, neither did He begat nor was He begotten.. He is my Lord, Our Lord, and wether we like ti or not, accept it or not, He is Lord if the Universe... the Most Gracious be praised in this life an din the hereafter,
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Period..
when its there it is a literal pain in the arse....when its not it sometimes can be
really, some have it easy - no worries no issues, just comes and goes...and some have it worse - pain, cramps, headaches
Lord I am in PAin!!!! and yes it hurts...
in a short space of time, i have been on all fours, walking about like a cat, hoping that will give relief... hmmmmm NO
i have wiggled my jubbly behind, hoping that will give relief.......hmmmmmmmm NO NO
I have eaten biscuits - hoping i will get relief, hmmmm maybe yes....but it still hurts!!!!!!!
at this stage i want to cry, i want to shout i want to scream..........ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
But all in all, in moments of weakness, pain or anguish, we remember thee O God.
body and soul we remember thee O Lord,
in every pain, is a blessing, is a provision, is a sign from the Most Gracious...
really, some have it easy - no worries no issues, just comes and goes...and some have it worse - pain, cramps, headaches
Lord I am in PAin!!!! and yes it hurts...
in a short space of time, i have been on all fours, walking about like a cat, hoping that will give relief... hmmmmm NO
i have wiggled my jubbly behind, hoping that will give relief.......hmmmmmmmm NO NO
I have eaten biscuits - hoping i will get relief, hmmmm maybe yes....but it still hurts!!!!!!!
at this stage i want to cry, i want to shout i want to scream..........ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
But all in all, in moments of weakness, pain or anguish, we remember thee O God.
body and soul we remember thee O Lord,
in every pain, is a blessing, is a provision, is a sign from the Most Gracious...
words seemingly are not able to express my thanks to thee o Lord....
Most Gracious, if i dont say it i will be doing you injustice.... not that you need any thanks from me, because you are in need of no one.
you have provided for me and i am grateful, if i dont acknowledge it , I will err against my soul.
I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity, for the chance and the courage You have given me, to do something which has somewhat eluded me for soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many a long time.
I did not have the courage to see it through.... but MG, this month, I have finalised two goals and I am very very very grateful for this chance.
There are others, My Lord, so i pray that you provide me with the courage, the opportunity to capitalise on, and the means to do that which i must do, that which i should do, without fear of looking back, but always looking forward onto thee o Lord as my saviour and my provider.
Dear God, you have never let me down, you have been more than generous, you have been exceedingly merciful to me and my situation... so it is a big big BIG thank you Most gracious Lord for this opportunity....
Indeed i can say, hand on heart that The Lord is good. The Lord is good to me... The Lord has been good to me and by My Lord's Grace, My Lord will be good unto me.
i am grateful, thankful and i want to dance, and i will daance, and i will jubilate for Dear Lord, i am happy,
but first time for prayer......
you have provided for me and i am grateful, if i dont acknowledge it , I will err against my soul.
I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity, for the chance and the courage You have given me, to do something which has somewhat eluded me for soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many a long time.
I did not have the courage to see it through.... but MG, this month, I have finalised two goals and I am very very very grateful for this chance.
There are others, My Lord, so i pray that you provide me with the courage, the opportunity to capitalise on, and the means to do that which i must do, that which i should do, without fear of looking back, but always looking forward onto thee o Lord as my saviour and my provider.
Dear God, you have never let me down, you have been more than generous, you have been exceedingly merciful to me and my situation... so it is a big big BIG thank you Most gracious Lord for this opportunity....
Indeed i can say, hand on heart that The Lord is good. The Lord is good to me... The Lord has been good to me and by My Lord's Grace, My Lord will be good unto me.
i am grateful, thankful and i want to dance, and i will daance, and i will jubilate for Dear Lord, i am happy,
but first time for prayer......
Thursday, 20 May 2010
this world is interestingly mad
MG be you glorified.
I had something on my mind and i was leafing through the internet and i came across this " how to pray" lololololololololol is all that i can say - so much he said she said he said he saw this that that that that.
God be praised.
there is no individuality, you bend in a certain way - bow in a certain way - stand a certain way lololol, praise other than God alone, and in general make a simple process of praise to the almighty alone become an ardous herculean task of memorising and crasiness.
to those who like it good for you, to those who dont good for you too.
me i just say - God guide me to your path.
+++++++++++++++ soneones guide to salat/prayer+++++++++++++++++++++++
Position Yourself
Announce your Niyya (intentions) silently in your heart
Make your Qibla (prayer direction) face the direction of the Ka'bah
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The Noble Qur'an: Al-Baqara 2:143-145
Thus We have made you [true Muslims -- real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad and his Sunna (legal ways)], a just (and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad ) be a witness over you. And We made the Qiblah (prayer direction towards Jerusalem) which you used to face, only to test those who followed the Messenger (Muhammad ) from those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the Messenger). Indeed it was great (heavy) except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah would never make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered towards Jerusalem). Truly, Allah is full of Kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind.
Verily! We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad's ) face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid-al-Haram (at Makka). And wheresoever you people are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction. Cerainly, the people who were given the Scriptures (i.e. Jews and the Christians) know well that, that (your turning towards the direction of the Ka'ba at Makka in prayers) is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.
And even if you were to bring to the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) all the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they would not follow your Qiblah (prayer direction), nor are you going to follow their Qiblah (prayer direction).
Position your feet about shoulder width with arms to side
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Do not put either arm on your hip
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Abu Hurairah (r.a.) relates: "The Messenger of Allah prohibited putting one's hands on one's hips during the salah." [Abu Dawud]
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Do not intertwine fingers
Straighten the Row and Narrow the Gap (For Group/Congregational Salah)
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"...stand before Allâh with obedience..." [Qur'an 2:238]
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An-Nu'maan Bin Basheer(r) reported that Allaah's Messenger used to straighten his companions' rows for the prayer like a straight arrow. One day, though, he was about to start the prayer when he noticed a man's chest protruding outside the row, and he said: "Servants of Allaah! You either straight.. your rows, or Allaah would cause your faces to differ." [Recorded by Muslim, Abu Daawood, and others]
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In another report, he said: "Straighten your rows, or Allah would cause your hearts to differ" [Recorded by Abu Daawood and Ibn Hibbaan]
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Related Link: Straighten the Rows
Focus your eyes on where you will be prostrating later
* He (saaws) used to incline his head during prayer and fix his sight towards the ground [Baihaqi and Haakim, who declared it saheeh and also agreed by Albaani.]
* While he was in the Ka'bah, his sight did not leave the place of his prostration until he came out from it [Baihaqi and Haakim, who declared it saheeh and also agreed by Albaani.]
For group salah, you make the Rakat motions after the Imam and say nothing outloud, except "Amin" which you should not say before the Imam says it. Women are allowed to, but do not have to say "Amin", for it is not recommended for her to bring attention to her voice if around non-mahram men.
For individual salah, or in the case that you are the Imam leading a group salah, use the following guidelines, insha'Allah. Once these guidelines and learned, the muslim should study hadith to learn various other du'a that may be made in place of the basic ones listed here, as it is recommended that he alternates between the various du'a.
Rakat 1
1.
Stand.
1.
Takbir (raise both hands shoulder level and say "Allahu Akbar")
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I was sitting with some of the companions of Allah's Apostle and we were discussing about the way of praying of the Prophet . Abu Humaid As-Saidi said, "I remember the prayer of Allah's Apostle better than any one of you. ... I saw him raising both his hands up to the level of the shoulders on saying the Takbir..." [Bukhari 1.791, Narrated Muhammad bin Amr bin Ata]
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"Allah's Messenger used to raise both his hands up to the level of his shoulders when opening the As-Salat (the prayer); and on saying the Takbir for bowing. And on raising his head from bowing he used to do the same and then say Sami 'Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana walakal-hamd. And he did not do that (i.e. raising his hands) in prostrations." [Bukhari 1.702, Narrated 'Abdullah bin Umar]
2.
Place the right hand on the left
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The people were ordered to place the right hand on the left forearm in As-Salat (the prayer). [Bukhari 1.707, Narrated Sahl bin Sa'd]
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He (saaws) passed by a man who was praying and had placed his left arm on his right, so he pulled them apart and placed the right on the left. [Ahmad & Abu Dawood, saheeh isnaad]
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Men should place hands across the chest (NOT navel). Women should also place hands across the chest.
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Fiqh 1.132. Al-Kamal ibn al-Hamam is of the opinion, "There is no authentic hadith stating that one must place the hands under the chest or below the navel. According to the Hanifiyyah, the hands are to be placed below the navel, and the Shafiyyah say below the chest. Ahmad has two narrations corresponding to these two opinions. The correct position is somewhere in the middle - to be equal." Observes at-Tirmidhi, "Knowledgeable companions, their followers and those that came after them believed that one should put his right hand over the left during prayer, while some say above the navel and others say below the navel..." Nevertheless, there do exist hadith that the Propet, upon whom be peace, placed his hands on his chest. Reported Hulb at-Ta'i, "I saw the Prophet, upon whom be peace, praying with his right hand over his left upon his chest above the elbow." This is related by Ahmad and at-Tirmidhi, who grades it as hassan.
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Fiqh 1.132. Reported Wa'il ibn Hajr, "Once when I prayed with the Prophet, upon whom be peace, he placed his right hand over his left upon his chest." The report is recorded by Ibn Khuzaimah, who considers it as sahih, and by Abu Dawud and an-Nasa'i with the wording, "Then he put his right hand over the back of his left wrist and forearm."
3.
Look down without looking around
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The Prophet said, "What is wrong with those people who look towards the sky during the Salat (prayer)?" his talk grew stern while delivering this speech and he said, "They should stop [looking towards the sky during the Salat (prayer)]; otherwise their eyes would be snatched away." [Bukhari 1.717, Narrated Anas bin Malik]
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I asked Allah's Messenger about looking hither and thither in As-Salat (the prayer). He replied, "It is a way of stealing by which Satan takes away (a portion) from the Salat (prayer) of a person." [Bukhari 1.718, Narrated 'Aisha]
4.
Commence with a prescribed Du'aa (supplication)
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One example: Subhana kallah humma wa bi-hamdika watabara kasmuka wata 'ala jad-duka, wa la ilaha ghayruk, meaning "You are Glorified, O Allaah, and Praised; Your Name is Blessed;Your Majesty is Exalted, and none has the right to worshipped but You."
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Another example: Allah humma ba'id baynee wa bayna khatayana kama ba'adta baynal mashriqi wal maghribi, Allah humma naq-qinee min khatayaya kama yunaq-qath thuwabul abyadu minad danasi , Allah hum maghsilnee min khatayaya bil maee wath thalji wal bardi, meaning "O Allaah! Separate me (far) from my sins as you have separated (far) the East and West. O Allaah ! Cleanse me of my sins as white cloth is cleansed from dirt. O Allaah ! Wash me of my sins with water, ice and snow."
5.
Seek refuge with Allah (swt) (silently)
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"Audhu billahi mina shaitaan nir rajeem" (I seek refuge in Allah from the rejected Satan)
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So when you want to recite the Qur'ân, seek refuge with Allâh from Shaitân (Satan), the outcast (the cursed one). [Qur'an 16:98]
6.
Say Bismillah ahRahman nirRaheem (silently)
7.
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah (Surah 1)
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Forgetting or deliberately neglecting to recite Al-Fatihah, invalidates the prayer.
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Allah's Messenger said, "Whoever does not recite Surat Al-Fatiha (the first Surah of the Qur'an) in this Salat (prayer), his Salat (prayer) is invalid." [Bukhari 1.718, Narrated 'Ubada bin As'Samit]
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Recite outloud for Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha Salah; silently for Zuhr, Asr or Sunnah Salah
8.
Say "Amin"
9.
Recite a different Surah of at least three ayat (verses) in length
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It is sunnah for the person to recite a section of the Qur'an after al-Fatihah during the two rak'ah of the morning prayer and the Friday prayer, and the first two rak'ah of the noon, afternoon, sunset and night prayers, and in all of the rak'ah of the superogatory prayers. Abu Qatadah reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, would recite al-Fatihah and some surah in the first two rak'ah of the noon prayer, and only al-Fatihah in the last two rak'ah. Sometimes he would recite some verses. The first rak'ah's recital would be longer than the second. That was how it was done in the afternoon and morning prayers. [al-Bukhari, Muslim and by Abu Dawud]
2.
Bow. (Rukoo')
1.
Takbir (raise both hands shoulder level and say "Allahu Akbar")
2.
Make Rukoo' (Bow)
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Place palms on the knees (as though grasping them)
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I offered prayer beside my father and approximated both my hands and placed them in between the knees. My father told me not to do so and said, "We used to do the same but we were forbidden (by the Prophet) to do it and were ordered to place the hands on the knees." [Bukhari 1.756, Narrated Musab bin Sad]
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Space your fingers out
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Keep your elbows away from your sides.
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Make your back level and not curved.
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Be at ease
3.
Silently make Adhkaar (supplication and remembrance of Allah) in Rukoo'
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Reported Hudhaifah, "I prayed with the Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, and while bowing he would say, 'Subhana Rabiyy al-'Adheem. (Glory to my Lord, the Exalted)" [Muslim, Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i, at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah]
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The phrase Subhana Rabiyy al-'Adheem wa bihamdihi has been related through a number of chains, but all of them are weak. Ash-Shaukani maintains, "The different chains support each other. It is perfectly acceptable for one who is praying to limit himself to Subhana Rabiyy al-'Adheem or to add one of the following:
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The Prophet used to say in his bowing and prostrations, "Subhanaka-Allahumma Rabbana wa-bihamdika Allahumma-ighfirli. (I honor Allah from all what (unsuitable things) is ascribed to Him. O Allah Our Lord! And all the praises are for You. O Allah! Forgive me)." [Bukhari 1.760, Narrated 'Aisah, r.a.]
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The Prophet used to say frequently in his bowing and prostrations "Subhanaka-Allahumma Rabbana Wabihamdika, Allahumma Ighfir-li" (I honor Allah from all what (unsuitable things) is ascribed to Him, O Allah! Our Lord! All praises are for You. O Allah! Forgive me). In this way he was acting on what was explained to him in the Holy Qur'an. [Bukhari 1.781, Narrated 'Aisah, r.a., also related by Ahmad, Muslim and others]
3.
Stand.
1.
Straighten up back (stand up) and say "Sami Allahu liman humida" (Allah listens to the one who praises Him).
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Narrated Ahmad & Tabaraani in Mu'jam al-Kabeer with a saheeh isnaad: The Prophet used to say: Allah, Mighty and Sublime, does not look at the prayer of the slave who does not make his backbone upright in between his bowings and prostrations.
2.
While standing, say "Rabbana walakal Hamd" (Our Lord, [and] to You be all Praise.)
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"...And on raising his head from bowing he used to do the same and then say Sami 'Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana walakal-hamd..." [Bukhari 1.702, Narrated 'Abdullah bin Umar]
3.
Takbir (raise both hands shoulder level and say "Allahu Akbar")
4.
Prostrate (Sajda)
1.
Position yourself: Kneel on the floor. Prostrate head on the floor so that nose and forehead are touching the floor. Also, the toes should touch the floor, and the palms of both hands. Do not allow elbows to touch the floor. Toes should be bent forwards, pointing towards the Qiblah. Feet should be together, big toes meeting and heels meeting.
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The Prophet was ordered (by Allah) to prostrate on seven parts and not to tuck up the clothes or hair (while praying). Those parts are: the forehead (along with the tip of nose), both hands, both knees, and (toes of) both feet. [Bukhari 1.773, Narrated Ibn Abbas]
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I was sitting with some of the companions of Allah's Apostle and we were discussing about the way of praying of the Prophet . Abu Humaid As-Saidi said, "I remember the prayer of Allah's Apostle better than any one of you. ... In prostrations, he placed both his hands on the ground with the forearms away from the ground and away from his body, and his toes were facing the Qibla..." [Bukhari 1.791, Narrated Muhammad bin Amr bin Ata]
2.
While in this position, in your heart, say a prescribed supplication such as, "Subhana rabbil Allah" 3 times or more, doing an odd number or repetitions, i.e. say it 3, 5, 7, 9, or 11 times.
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Says at-Tirmidhi, "The scholars prefer the one bowing or prostrating to make the glorifications at least three times." According to the majority, the minimum that is sufficient for the prostrations or bowings is one glorification.
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"I have prohibited you from reciting while bowing or prostrating. During the bowing, glorify the Lord. During the prostrations, strive your hardest in making supplications. Most likely, you will be listened to." [Related by Ahmad and Muslim]
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The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say while prostrating himself: O Lord, forgive me all my sins, small and great, first and last, open and secret. [Muslim 980, Narrated Abu Hurayrah]
5.
Sit (Qa'dah)
1.
Tuck your left foot under your right foot, raise your head (eyes focused on prostration spot), and come to a sitting position.
2.
Say, "Allahu Akbar" without raising hands.
3.
Pause briefly in this position.
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The Prophet used to say: Allah, Mighty and Sublime, does not look at the prayer of the slave who does not make his backbone upright in between his bowings and prostrations. [Narrated Ahmad & Tabaraani in Mu'jam al-Kabeer with a saheeh isnaad]
6.
Prostrate (Sajda) [Same as above.]
7.
Sit [Same as above.]
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Abu Qilaba (Radhiallaho anho) said, "Malik bin Huwairith came to this Mosque of ours and said, 'I pray in front of you and my aim is not to lead the prayer but to show you the way in which the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to pray.' I asked Abu Qilaba, 'How did he use to pray?' He replied, '(The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to pray) like this Sheikh of ours and the Sheikh used to sit for a while after the prostration, before getting up after the first Rak'a.' " [Bukhari 1/645, Narrated Aiyub]
Rakat 2
1.
Repeat all the same steps as Rakat 1
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Regarding Standing back up from the first rakat
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Use your hands to push yourself up
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Abu Qilaba said, "Malik bin Huwairith came to us and led us in the prayer in this mosque of ours and said, 'I lead you in prayer but I do not want to offer the prayer but just to show you how Allah's Apostle performed his prayers." I asked Abu Qilaba, "How was the prayer of Malik bin Huwairith?" He replied, "Like the prayer of this Sheikh of ours-- i.e. 'Amr bin Salima." That Sheikh used to pronounce the Takbir perfectly and when he raised his head from the second prostration he would sit for a while and then support himself on the ground and get up. [Bukhari 1:787, Narrated Aiyub]
2.
Tashahhud
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Position yourself
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I was sitting with some of the companions of Allah's Apostle and we were discussing about the way of praying of the Prophet. Abu Humaid As-Saidi said, "I remember the prayer of Allah's Apostle better than any one of you. ... On sitting in the second Rak'a he sat on his left foot and propped up the right one; and in the last Rak'a he pushed his left foot forward and kept the other foot propped up and sat over the buttocks." [Bukhari 1.791, Narrated Muhammad bin Amr bin Ata]
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Place the right hand on the right thigh and point out index finger, moving finger up and down in a calm manner. Do not move it in circles or bend it.
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The sunnah with regards to pointing is to move the forefinger throughout the tashahhud, in accordance with the hadeeth of Wail ibn Hujr(ra) -which is reported by Ahmad(4/138), Abu Daawood (no.727), an-Nasaaee(2/236), ad-Daarimee (1/314-315), Ibn ul-Jaarood(no.208) and Ibn Khuzaimah (no.714) with Saheeh isnaad and there occurs in it, "...then he closed his fingers and made a ring,then he raised his finger and I saw him moving it and making duaa with it, then I came in a time and when it was cold and so I saw the people with cloaks upon them moving their hands beneath their clothes due to the cold".
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As for the hadeeth of Abdullah ibn az-Zubair(ra)-where in is mentioned that the prophet (sallallahu aleihi wa sallam) used to point with his finger when he made duaa and not move it. It is reported by Abu Dawood(no.989); its isnaad is not authentic since it contains Muhammad ibn 'Ajalah, about whom adh-Dhabee says, "of average memory," The ahadeeth of the like of him are not acceptable if they contradict anyone who is more reliable than him and his narration becomes shaadh and therefore Muslim does not report from him except to endorse something. Even if this hadeeth were established, then it is a denial and the hadeeth of Waail ibn Hujr is affirming.That which affirms is taken over that which denies, since the one who affirms something has an increase in knowledge and he knows is a proof against he who does not.This sunnah is also from the sayings of Imaam Maalik(ra)-as occurs in the book ar-Risaalah of Abdullah ibn Abee Zaid al-Qairwanee al-Maalikee (p.27) and the book al-Fiqh alal madhaahib il-Arbaah(no.98).Imaam Ahmad was asked,Should a man point his finger in the Prayer? So he said,"Yes strongly." See Masaail ul-Imaam Ahmad,the narration of Ibn Haani(1/80).
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Make the following du'a while moving index finger of right hand.
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When we prayed with the Prophet we used to say: As-Salam be on Allah from His worshipers, As-Salam be on Gabriel, As-Salam be on Michael, As-Salam be on so-and-so. When the Prophet finished his prayer, he faced us and said, "Allah Himself is As-Salam (Peace), so when one sits in the prayer, one should say, 'At-Tahiyatu-lillahi Was-Salawatu, Wat-Taiyibatu, As-Salamu 'Alaika aiyuhan-Nabiyyu wa Rah-matul-iahi wa Barakatuhu, As-Salamu 'Alaina wa 'ala 'Ibadillahi assalihin,' for if he says so, then it will be for all the pious slave of Allah in the Heavens and the Earth. (Then he should say), 'Ash-hadu an la ilaha illalllahu wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa rasulu-hu,' and then he can choose whatever speech (i.e. invocation) he wishes." [Bukhari 8.249, Narrated Abdullah]
o Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah quoted the hadeeth – “moving it, making du’aa’ with it” – as evidence that moving the forefinger during the tashahhud should be done with every phrase of the du’aa’. He said in al-Sharh al-Mumti’:
The Sunnah indicates that he should point with it when making du’aa’, because the wording of the hadeeth is “moving it, making du’aa’ with it”. So every time you make du’aa’, move your finger thus indicating the exalted nature of the One to Whom you are addressing your du’aa’s. So we say:
+ “Al-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuha’l-Nabiyyu (peace be upon you, O Prophet)” – you should point your finger because this salaam is a kind of du’aa’.
+ “Al-salaamu ‘alayna (peace be upon us)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Allaahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad (O Allaah, send blessings upon Muhammad)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Allaahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad) O Allaah, send blessings upon Muhammad)” – you should point your finger.
+ ‘A’oodhu Billaahi min ‘adhaab jahannam (I seek refuge with Allaah from the torment of Hell)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Wa min ‘adhaab al-qabr (and from the torment of the grave)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Wa min fitnat il-mahya wa’l-mamaat (and from the trials of life and death)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Wa min fitnat il-maseeh il-dajjaal (and from the tribulation of the Dajjaal) – you should point your finger.
+ Every time you make du’aa’ you should point your finger, indicating the greatness of the One to Whom you are making du’aa’. This is closer to the Sunnah. End quote.
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Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar used to say the tashahhud saying, "In the name of Allah. Greetings belong to Allah. Prayers belong to Allah. Pure actions belong to Allah. Peace be on the Prophet and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be on us and on the slaves of Allah who are salihun. I testify that there is no god except Allah. I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."
"Bismillah, at-tahiyatu lillah, as-salawatu lillah, az-zakiyatu lillah. As-salamu ala'n-nabiyyi wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. As-salamu alayna wa ala ibadi'llahi's-salihin. Shahidtu an la ilaha illallah. Shahidtu anna Muhammadu'r-rasulu'llah."
He used to say this after the first two rakas and he would make supplication with whatever seemed fit to him when the tashahhud was completed. When he sat at the end of the prayer, he did the tashahhud in a similar manner, except that after the tashahhud he made supplication with whatever seemed fit to him.
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When he had completed the tashahhud and intended to say the Tasleem, he said, "Peace be on the Prophet and His mercy and blessings. Peace be upon us and on the slaves of Allah who are salihun."
"As-salamu ala'n-nabiyyi wa rahmatu'llahi wa barakatuhu. As-salamu alayna wa ala ibadi'llahi'ssalihin "
He then said, "Peace be upon you" to his right, and would return the greeting to the imam, and if anyone said "Peace be upon you" from his left he would return the greeting to him.
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At the end the LAST rakat, add the following to the end of the Tashahud prayer/supplication:
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Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin, Kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed, wa barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin, Kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed
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This means: O Allah, send Grace and Honour on Muhammad and on the family and true followers of Muhammad just as you sent Grace and Honour on Ibrahim and on the family and true followers of Ibrahim. Surely, you are praiseworthy, The Great. O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad and on the family and true followers of Muhammad just as you sent blessings on Ibrahim and on the family and true followers of Ibrahim. Surely, you are praiseworthy, The Great .
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Salaam out. (Tasleem)
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First, look towards your right shoulder and, speaking to the angel that records your good deeds, say "as sala'amu alaikum" or a better greeting (i.e. "as sala'amu alaikum wa rahmatullahi").
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It is optional to then turn your head and look towards your left shoulder, speaking to the angel that records your bad deeds, and give the same or lesser greeting as to your right.
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+++++++++++++++ soneones guide to salat/prayer+++++++++++++++++++++++
Position Yourself
Announce your Niyya (intentions) silently in your heart
Make your Qibla (prayer direction) face the direction of the Ka'bah
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The Noble Qur'an: Al-Baqara 2:143-145
Thus We have made you [true Muslims -- real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad and his Sunna (legal ways)], a just (and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad ) be a witness over you. And We made the Qiblah (prayer direction towards Jerusalem) which you used to face, only to test those who followed the Messenger (Muhammad ) from those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the Messenger). Indeed it was great (heavy) except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah would never make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered towards Jerusalem). Truly, Allah is full of Kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind.
Verily! We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad's ) face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid-al-Haram (at Makka). And wheresoever you people are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction. Cerainly, the people who were given the Scriptures (i.e. Jews and the Christians) know well that, that (your turning towards the direction of the Ka'ba at Makka in prayers) is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do.
And even if you were to bring to the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) all the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they would not follow your Qiblah (prayer direction), nor are you going to follow their Qiblah (prayer direction).
Position your feet about shoulder width with arms to side
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Do not put either arm on your hip
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Abu Hurairah (r.a.) relates: "The Messenger of Allah prohibited putting one's hands on one's hips during the salah." [Abu Dawud]
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Do not intertwine fingers
Straighten the Row and Narrow the Gap (For Group/Congregational Salah)
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"...stand before Allâh with obedience..." [Qur'an 2:238]
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An-Nu'maan Bin Basheer(r) reported that Allaah's Messenger used to straighten his companions' rows for the prayer like a straight arrow. One day, though, he was about to start the prayer when he noticed a man's chest protruding outside the row, and he said: "Servants of Allaah! You either straight.. your rows, or Allaah would cause your faces to differ." [Recorded by Muslim, Abu Daawood, and others]
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In another report, he said: "Straighten your rows, or Allah would cause your hearts to differ" [Recorded by Abu Daawood and Ibn Hibbaan]
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Related Link: Straighten the Rows
Focus your eyes on where you will be prostrating later
* He (saaws) used to incline his head during prayer and fix his sight towards the ground [Baihaqi and Haakim, who declared it saheeh and also agreed by Albaani.]
* While he was in the Ka'bah, his sight did not leave the place of his prostration until he came out from it [Baihaqi and Haakim, who declared it saheeh and also agreed by Albaani.]
For group salah, you make the Rakat motions after the Imam and say nothing outloud, except "Amin" which you should not say before the Imam says it. Women are allowed to, but do not have to say "Amin", for it is not recommended for her to bring attention to her voice if around non-mahram men.
For individual salah, or in the case that you are the Imam leading a group salah, use the following guidelines, insha'Allah. Once these guidelines and learned, the muslim should study hadith to learn various other du'a that may be made in place of the basic ones listed here, as it is recommended that he alternates between the various du'a.
Rakat 1
1.
Stand.
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Takbir (raise both hands shoulder level and say "Allahu Akbar")
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I was sitting with some of the companions of Allah's Apostle and we were discussing about the way of praying of the Prophet . Abu Humaid As-Saidi said, "I remember the prayer of Allah's Apostle better than any one of you. ... I saw him raising both his hands up to the level of the shoulders on saying the Takbir..." [Bukhari 1.791, Narrated Muhammad bin Amr bin Ata]
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"Allah's Messenger used to raise both his hands up to the level of his shoulders when opening the As-Salat (the prayer); and on saying the Takbir for bowing. And on raising his head from bowing he used to do the same and then say Sami 'Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana walakal-hamd. And he did not do that (i.e. raising his hands) in prostrations." [Bukhari 1.702, Narrated 'Abdullah bin Umar]
2.
Place the right hand on the left
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The people were ordered to place the right hand on the left forearm in As-Salat (the prayer). [Bukhari 1.707, Narrated Sahl bin Sa'd]
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He (saaws) passed by a man who was praying and had placed his left arm on his right, so he pulled them apart and placed the right on the left. [Ahmad & Abu Dawood, saheeh isnaad]
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Men should place hands across the chest (NOT navel). Women should also place hands across the chest.
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Fiqh 1.132. Al-Kamal ibn al-Hamam is of the opinion, "There is no authentic hadith stating that one must place the hands under the chest or below the navel. According to the Hanifiyyah, the hands are to be placed below the navel, and the Shafiyyah say below the chest. Ahmad has two narrations corresponding to these two opinions. The correct position is somewhere in the middle - to be equal." Observes at-Tirmidhi, "Knowledgeable companions, their followers and those that came after them believed that one should put his right hand over the left during prayer, while some say above the navel and others say below the navel..." Nevertheless, there do exist hadith that the Propet, upon whom be peace, placed his hands on his chest. Reported Hulb at-Ta'i, "I saw the Prophet, upon whom be peace, praying with his right hand over his left upon his chest above the elbow." This is related by Ahmad and at-Tirmidhi, who grades it as hassan.
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Fiqh 1.132. Reported Wa'il ibn Hajr, "Once when I prayed with the Prophet, upon whom be peace, he placed his right hand over his left upon his chest." The report is recorded by Ibn Khuzaimah, who considers it as sahih, and by Abu Dawud and an-Nasa'i with the wording, "Then he put his right hand over the back of his left wrist and forearm."
3.
Look down without looking around
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The Prophet said, "What is wrong with those people who look towards the sky during the Salat (prayer)?" his talk grew stern while delivering this speech and he said, "They should stop [looking towards the sky during the Salat (prayer)]; otherwise their eyes would be snatched away." [Bukhari 1.717, Narrated Anas bin Malik]
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I asked Allah's Messenger about looking hither and thither in As-Salat (the prayer). He replied, "It is a way of stealing by which Satan takes away (a portion) from the Salat (prayer) of a person." [Bukhari 1.718, Narrated 'Aisha]
4.
Commence with a prescribed Du'aa (supplication)
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One example: Subhana kallah humma wa bi-hamdika watabara kasmuka wata 'ala jad-duka, wa la ilaha ghayruk, meaning "You are Glorified, O Allaah, and Praised; Your Name is Blessed;Your Majesty is Exalted, and none has the right to worshipped but You."
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Another example: Allah humma ba'id baynee wa bayna khatayana kama ba'adta baynal mashriqi wal maghribi, Allah humma naq-qinee min khatayaya kama yunaq-qath thuwabul abyadu minad danasi , Allah hum maghsilnee min khatayaya bil maee wath thalji wal bardi, meaning "O Allaah! Separate me (far) from my sins as you have separated (far) the East and West. O Allaah ! Cleanse me of my sins as white cloth is cleansed from dirt. O Allaah ! Wash me of my sins with water, ice and snow."
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Seek refuge with Allah (swt) (silently)
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"Audhu billahi mina shaitaan nir rajeem" (I seek refuge in Allah from the rejected Satan)
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So when you want to recite the Qur'ân, seek refuge with Allâh from Shaitân (Satan), the outcast (the cursed one). [Qur'an 16:98]
6.
Say Bismillah ahRahman nirRaheem (silently)
7.
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah (Surah 1)
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Forgetting or deliberately neglecting to recite Al-Fatihah, invalidates the prayer.
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Allah's Messenger said, "Whoever does not recite Surat Al-Fatiha (the first Surah of the Qur'an) in this Salat (prayer), his Salat (prayer) is invalid." [Bukhari 1.718, Narrated 'Ubada bin As'Samit]
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Recite outloud for Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha Salah; silently for Zuhr, Asr or Sunnah Salah
8.
Say "Amin"
9.
Recite a different Surah of at least three ayat (verses) in length
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It is sunnah for the person to recite a section of the Qur'an after al-Fatihah during the two rak'ah of the morning prayer and the Friday prayer, and the first two rak'ah of the noon, afternoon, sunset and night prayers, and in all of the rak'ah of the superogatory prayers. Abu Qatadah reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, would recite al-Fatihah and some surah in the first two rak'ah of the noon prayer, and only al-Fatihah in the last two rak'ah. Sometimes he would recite some verses. The first rak'ah's recital would be longer than the second. That was how it was done in the afternoon and morning prayers. [al-Bukhari, Muslim and by Abu Dawud]
2.
Bow. (Rukoo')
1.
Takbir (raise both hands shoulder level and say "Allahu Akbar")
2.
Make Rukoo' (Bow)
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Place palms on the knees (as though grasping them)
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I offered prayer beside my father and approximated both my hands and placed them in between the knees. My father told me not to do so and said, "We used to do the same but we were forbidden (by the Prophet) to do it and were ordered to place the hands on the knees." [Bukhari 1.756, Narrated Musab bin Sad]
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Space your fingers out
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Keep your elbows away from your sides.
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Make your back level and not curved.
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Be at ease
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Silently make Adhkaar (supplication and remembrance of Allah) in Rukoo'
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Reported Hudhaifah, "I prayed with the Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, and while bowing he would say, 'Subhana Rabiyy al-'Adheem. (Glory to my Lord, the Exalted)" [Muslim, Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i, at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah]
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The phrase Subhana Rabiyy al-'Adheem wa bihamdihi has been related through a number of chains, but all of them are weak. Ash-Shaukani maintains, "The different chains support each other. It is perfectly acceptable for one who is praying to limit himself to Subhana Rabiyy al-'Adheem or to add one of the following:
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The Prophet used to say in his bowing and prostrations, "Subhanaka-Allahumma Rabbana wa-bihamdika Allahumma-ighfirli. (I honor Allah from all what (unsuitable things) is ascribed to Him. O Allah Our Lord! And all the praises are for You. O Allah! Forgive me)." [Bukhari 1.760, Narrated 'Aisah, r.a.]
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The Prophet used to say frequently in his bowing and prostrations "Subhanaka-Allahumma Rabbana Wabihamdika, Allahumma Ighfir-li" (I honor Allah from all what (unsuitable things) is ascribed to Him, O Allah! Our Lord! All praises are for You. O Allah! Forgive me). In this way he was acting on what was explained to him in the Holy Qur'an. [Bukhari 1.781, Narrated 'Aisah, r.a., also related by Ahmad, Muslim and others]
3.
Stand.
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Straighten up back (stand up) and say "Sami Allahu liman humida" (Allah listens to the one who praises Him).
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Narrated Ahmad & Tabaraani in Mu'jam al-Kabeer with a saheeh isnaad: The Prophet used to say: Allah, Mighty and Sublime, does not look at the prayer of the slave who does not make his backbone upright in between his bowings and prostrations.
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While standing, say "Rabbana walakal Hamd" (Our Lord, [and] to You be all Praise.)
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"...And on raising his head from bowing he used to do the same and then say Sami 'Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana walakal-hamd..." [Bukhari 1.702, Narrated 'Abdullah bin Umar]
3.
Takbir (raise both hands shoulder level and say "Allahu Akbar")
4.
Prostrate (Sajda)
1.
Position yourself: Kneel on the floor. Prostrate head on the floor so that nose and forehead are touching the floor. Also, the toes should touch the floor, and the palms of both hands. Do not allow elbows to touch the floor. Toes should be bent forwards, pointing towards the Qiblah. Feet should be together, big toes meeting and heels meeting.
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The Prophet was ordered (by Allah) to prostrate on seven parts and not to tuck up the clothes or hair (while praying). Those parts are: the forehead (along with the tip of nose), both hands, both knees, and (toes of) both feet. [Bukhari 1.773, Narrated Ibn Abbas]
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I was sitting with some of the companions of Allah's Apostle and we were discussing about the way of praying of the Prophet . Abu Humaid As-Saidi said, "I remember the prayer of Allah's Apostle better than any one of you. ... In prostrations, he placed both his hands on the ground with the forearms away from the ground and away from his body, and his toes were facing the Qibla..." [Bukhari 1.791, Narrated Muhammad bin Amr bin Ata]
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While in this position, in your heart, say a prescribed supplication such as, "Subhana rabbil Allah" 3 times or more, doing an odd number or repetitions, i.e. say it 3, 5, 7, 9, or 11 times.
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Says at-Tirmidhi, "The scholars prefer the one bowing or prostrating to make the glorifications at least three times." According to the majority, the minimum that is sufficient for the prostrations or bowings is one glorification.
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"I have prohibited you from reciting while bowing or prostrating. During the bowing, glorify the Lord. During the prostrations, strive your hardest in making supplications. Most likely, you will be listened to." [Related by Ahmad and Muslim]
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The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say while prostrating himself: O Lord, forgive me all my sins, small and great, first and last, open and secret. [Muslim 980, Narrated Abu Hurayrah]
5.
Sit (Qa'dah)
1.
Tuck your left foot under your right foot, raise your head (eyes focused on prostration spot), and come to a sitting position.
2.
Say, "Allahu Akbar" without raising hands.
3.
Pause briefly in this position.
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The Prophet used to say: Allah, Mighty and Sublime, does not look at the prayer of the slave who does not make his backbone upright in between his bowings and prostrations. [Narrated Ahmad & Tabaraani in Mu'jam al-Kabeer with a saheeh isnaad]
6.
Prostrate (Sajda) [Same as above.]
7.
Sit [Same as above.]
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Abu Qilaba (Radhiallaho anho) said, "Malik bin Huwairith came to this Mosque of ours and said, 'I pray in front of you and my aim is not to lead the prayer but to show you the way in which the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to pray.' I asked Abu Qilaba, 'How did he use to pray?' He replied, '(The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to pray) like this Sheikh of ours and the Sheikh used to sit for a while after the prostration, before getting up after the first Rak'a.' " [Bukhari 1/645, Narrated Aiyub]
Rakat 2
1.
Repeat all the same steps as Rakat 1
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Regarding Standing back up from the first rakat
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Use your hands to push yourself up
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Abu Qilaba said, "Malik bin Huwairith came to us and led us in the prayer in this mosque of ours and said, 'I lead you in prayer but I do not want to offer the prayer but just to show you how Allah's Apostle performed his prayers." I asked Abu Qilaba, "How was the prayer of Malik bin Huwairith?" He replied, "Like the prayer of this Sheikh of ours-- i.e. 'Amr bin Salima." That Sheikh used to pronounce the Takbir perfectly and when he raised his head from the second prostration he would sit for a while and then support himself on the ground and get up. [Bukhari 1:787, Narrated Aiyub]
2.
Tashahhud
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Position yourself
o
I was sitting with some of the companions of Allah's Apostle and we were discussing about the way of praying of the Prophet. Abu Humaid As-Saidi said, "I remember the prayer of Allah's Apostle better than any one of you. ... On sitting in the second Rak'a he sat on his left foot and propped up the right one; and in the last Rak'a he pushed his left foot forward and kept the other foot propped up and sat over the buttocks." [Bukhari 1.791, Narrated Muhammad bin Amr bin Ata]
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Place the right hand on the right thigh and point out index finger, moving finger up and down in a calm manner. Do not move it in circles or bend it.
o
The sunnah with regards to pointing is to move the forefinger throughout the tashahhud, in accordance with the hadeeth of Wail ibn Hujr(ra) -which is reported by Ahmad(4/138), Abu Daawood (no.727), an-Nasaaee(2/236), ad-Daarimee (1/314-315), Ibn ul-Jaarood(no.208) and Ibn Khuzaimah (no.714) with Saheeh isnaad and there occurs in it, "...then he closed his fingers and made a ring,then he raised his finger and I saw him moving it and making duaa with it, then I came in a time and when it was cold and so I saw the people with cloaks upon them moving their hands beneath their clothes due to the cold".
o
As for the hadeeth of Abdullah ibn az-Zubair(ra)-where in is mentioned that the prophet (sallallahu aleihi wa sallam) used to point with his finger when he made duaa and not move it. It is reported by Abu Dawood(no.989); its isnaad is not authentic since it contains Muhammad ibn 'Ajalah, about whom adh-Dhabee says, "of average memory," The ahadeeth of the like of him are not acceptable if they contradict anyone who is more reliable than him and his narration becomes shaadh and therefore Muslim does not report from him except to endorse something. Even if this hadeeth were established, then it is a denial and the hadeeth of Waail ibn Hujr is affirming.That which affirms is taken over that which denies, since the one who affirms something has an increase in knowledge and he knows is a proof against he who does not.This sunnah is also from the sayings of Imaam Maalik(ra)-as occurs in the book ar-Risaalah of Abdullah ibn Abee Zaid al-Qairwanee al-Maalikee (p.27) and the book al-Fiqh alal madhaahib il-Arbaah(no.98).Imaam Ahmad was asked,Should a man point his finger in the Prayer? So he said,"Yes strongly." See Masaail ul-Imaam Ahmad,the narration of Ibn Haani(1/80).
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Make the following du'a while moving index finger of right hand.
o
When we prayed with the Prophet we used to say: As-Salam be on Allah from His worshipers, As-Salam be on Gabriel, As-Salam be on Michael, As-Salam be on so-and-so. When the Prophet finished his prayer, he faced us and said, "Allah Himself is As-Salam (Peace), so when one sits in the prayer, one should say, 'At-Tahiyatu-lillahi Was-Salawatu, Wat-Taiyibatu, As-Salamu 'Alaika aiyuhan-Nabiyyu wa Rah-matul-iahi wa Barakatuhu, As-Salamu 'Alaina wa 'ala 'Ibadillahi assalihin,' for if he says so, then it will be for all the pious slave of Allah in the Heavens and the Earth. (Then he should say), 'Ash-hadu an la ilaha illalllahu wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa rasulu-hu,' and then he can choose whatever speech (i.e. invocation) he wishes." [Bukhari 8.249, Narrated Abdullah]
o Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah quoted the hadeeth – “moving it, making du’aa’ with it” – as evidence that moving the forefinger during the tashahhud should be done with every phrase of the du’aa’. He said in al-Sharh al-Mumti’:
The Sunnah indicates that he should point with it when making du’aa’, because the wording of the hadeeth is “moving it, making du’aa’ with it”. So every time you make du’aa’, move your finger thus indicating the exalted nature of the One to Whom you are addressing your du’aa’s. So we say:
+ “Al-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuha’l-Nabiyyu (peace be upon you, O Prophet)” – you should point your finger because this salaam is a kind of du’aa’.
+ “Al-salaamu ‘alayna (peace be upon us)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Allaahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad (O Allaah, send blessings upon Muhammad)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Allaahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad) O Allaah, send blessings upon Muhammad)” – you should point your finger.
+ ‘A’oodhu Billaahi min ‘adhaab jahannam (I seek refuge with Allaah from the torment of Hell)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Wa min ‘adhaab al-qabr (and from the torment of the grave)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Wa min fitnat il-mahya wa’l-mamaat (and from the trials of life and death)” – you should point your finger.
+ “Wa min fitnat il-maseeh il-dajjaal (and from the tribulation of the Dajjaal) – you should point your finger.
+ Every time you make du’aa’ you should point your finger, indicating the greatness of the One to Whom you are making du’aa’. This is closer to the Sunnah. End quote.
o
Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar used to say the tashahhud saying, "In the name of Allah. Greetings belong to Allah. Prayers belong to Allah. Pure actions belong to Allah. Peace be on the Prophet and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be on us and on the slaves of Allah who are salihun. I testify that there is no god except Allah. I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."
"Bismillah, at-tahiyatu lillah, as-salawatu lillah, az-zakiyatu lillah. As-salamu ala'n-nabiyyi wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. As-salamu alayna wa ala ibadi'llahi's-salihin. Shahidtu an la ilaha illallah. Shahidtu anna Muhammadu'r-rasulu'llah."
He used to say this after the first two rakas and he would make supplication with whatever seemed fit to him when the tashahhud was completed. When he sat at the end of the prayer, he did the tashahhud in a similar manner, except that after the tashahhud he made supplication with whatever seemed fit to him.
o
When he had completed the tashahhud and intended to say the Tasleem, he said, "Peace be on the Prophet and His mercy and blessings. Peace be upon us and on the slaves of Allah who are salihun."
"As-salamu ala'n-nabiyyi wa rahmatu'llahi wa barakatuhu. As-salamu alayna wa ala ibadi'llahi'ssalihin "
He then said, "Peace be upon you" to his right, and would return the greeting to the imam, and if anyone said "Peace be upon you" from his left he would return the greeting to him.
o
At the end the LAST rakat, add the following to the end of the Tashahud prayer/supplication:
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Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin, Kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed, wa barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin, Kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed
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This means: O Allah, send Grace and Honour on Muhammad and on the family and true followers of Muhammad just as you sent Grace and Honour on Ibrahim and on the family and true followers of Ibrahim. Surely, you are praiseworthy, The Great. O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad and on the family and true followers of Muhammad just as you sent blessings on Ibrahim and on the family and true followers of Ibrahim. Surely, you are praiseworthy, The Great .
3.
Salaam out. (Tasleem)
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First, look towards your right shoulder and, speaking to the angel that records your good deeds, say "as sala'amu alaikum" or a better greeting (i.e. "as sala'amu alaikum wa rahmatullahi").
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It is optional to then turn your head and look towards your left shoulder, speaking to the angel that records your bad deeds, and give the same or lesser greeting as to your right.
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for real i am lolololololololol - ing all over the place.
God help us all.
Monday, 17 May 2010
day one lundi
so what does one do in paris... je n'est sais pas?
so here i am to walk away from work take some time off and relax - do the hings i love to do - read, think and just look.
i must say it is getting to a not so good start -
un, the weather is doing jigmaroll with my head, its almost like my home town, one minute rain and dark clouds and next thing sinshine - giving me a congested headache that i cant seem to shift
but other than that its not bad at all -
the name of the game is to relax and here i am relaxing - watching french tv - ( understand some words and the pictures help me ger a grip on whats being said)
i intend gw to venture out tomorrow - tis will be fun - i am sure - dont know what i will say where i will go but gw i will be inspired on what to do
oh any by the way everyhting is expensve in france - and i cant understand that - i find myself increasingly converting the prive to uk pounds and asking myself - "in the uk will i pay that much for this" almost always the anwer is heck no - so i just leave it... which is terrible i know but i cannae help it, even when i go to nija the same thing there as well.
my trip to the supermarket was funny lolol
i will go to bed now i guess as this headache does nt want to go and i am not prepared to take any medication. la sieste!! i think
so here i am to walk away from work take some time off and relax - do the hings i love to do - read, think and just look.
i must say it is getting to a not so good start -
un, the weather is doing jigmaroll with my head, its almost like my home town, one minute rain and dark clouds and next thing sinshine - giving me a congested headache that i cant seem to shift
but other than that its not bad at all -
the name of the game is to relax and here i am relaxing - watching french tv - ( understand some words and the pictures help me ger a grip on whats being said)
i intend gw to venture out tomorrow - tis will be fun - i am sure - dont know what i will say where i will go but gw i will be inspired on what to do
oh any by the way everyhting is expensve in france - and i cant understand that - i find myself increasingly converting the prive to uk pounds and asking myself - "in the uk will i pay that much for this" almost always the anwer is heck no - so i just leave it... which is terrible i know but i cannae help it, even when i go to nija the same thing there as well.
my trip to the supermarket was funny lolol
i will go to bed now i guess as this headache does nt want to go and i am not prepared to take any medication. la sieste!! i think
Sunday, 9 May 2010
so far so far
so from 96- 68 then you have 73 and 74
then you have 1 and 111 and now its 81
it starts to make me wonder, how much time lapsed between the revealation.. it is interesting to note.
surah 73 - cloaked - whenever i read this surah it makes me think of the human being as the cloaked one. we all know that our body forms is not lasting - the only thing that is is us as a form is our spirit/soul - so the covering of our essence/spirit/soul is with this form called the body -
in some ways i can link it to the notable stories of adam and eve - whose cognation of the fact that they were naked was realised upon them when they tasted of the tree ( i dont know if this is babble but it is interesting)
73 - which tells of the virtue of meditation especially at night (reading the Quran as well - if one cant manage the meditation - which also reminds us to hold steadfast to God - reminds of the everlastng bond - salat, zakat and righteousness to God. hmmm - what an interesting surah it is
surah 74 - hidden secret - this is the verse with the 19 thing - nuff said - it reminds us of the human being and our real selfish unappreciative self, - so much we are given from God and so many times we turn back on God - God have mercy on us and guide us right - it also lets us remember that all is in Gods control - always been - will always be.
when i think of this surah again - i think that yes - it is true - no one can attain guidance except in accordance with Gods will - and it re-inforces for me again - whatever we will is in accordance with the will of God -
surah 1 - daily prayer - evident but then i see the first verse as Praise be to God, Lord of the universe - this for me is the essence of all prayer to the MG. the surah is a prayer in itself - it is a supplication of praise and Magnification to the Most High. Master of all creation, it is a prayer of guidance and light - it is in itself very simple and purposeful
surah 111 - the abu lahab curse - i just think crikey!!! dat man must have done something big big big bad man - God does as He wills
then you have 1 and 111 and now its 81
it starts to make me wonder, how much time lapsed between the revealation.. it is interesting to note.
surah 73 - cloaked - whenever i read this surah it makes me think of the human being as the cloaked one. we all know that our body forms is not lasting - the only thing that is is us as a form is our spirit/soul - so the covering of our essence/spirit/soul is with this form called the body -
in some ways i can link it to the notable stories of adam and eve - whose cognation of the fact that they were naked was realised upon them when they tasted of the tree ( i dont know if this is babble but it is interesting)
73 - which tells of the virtue of meditation especially at night (reading the Quran as well - if one cant manage the meditation - which also reminds us to hold steadfast to God - reminds of the everlastng bond - salat, zakat and righteousness to God. hmmm - what an interesting surah it is
surah 74 - hidden secret - this is the verse with the 19 thing - nuff said - it reminds us of the human being and our real selfish unappreciative self, - so much we are given from God and so many times we turn back on God - God have mercy on us and guide us right - it also lets us remember that all is in Gods control - always been - will always be.
when i think of this surah again - i think that yes - it is true - no one can attain guidance except in accordance with Gods will - and it re-inforces for me again - whatever we will is in accordance with the will of God -
surah 1 - daily prayer - evident but then i see the first verse as Praise be to God, Lord of the universe - this for me is the essence of all prayer to the MG. the surah is a prayer in itself - it is a supplication of praise and Magnification to the Most High. Master of all creation, it is a prayer of guidance and light - it is in itself very simple and purposeful
surah 111 - the abu lahab curse - i just think crikey!!! dat man must have done something big big big bad man - God does as He wills
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
life is funny
this life mever ceases to amaze me MG let me not lie..
when you think you are looking for somethng - you dont seem to get it( well that is the case for me)
then an oppportunity drops into your laps when you least expect it and it seems sorted
After you are not looking for it again, then lots of opportunities seem to fly your way.
but MG, let me not lie, I am content with what i have, I am grateful for what i have and i am happy with it.
it is funny and uncanny!!!
is it now that i will start being scoped after you have given me from thee?
keep me away from evil, keep me away from sin, keep me close to thee always.
when you think you are looking for somethng - you dont seem to get it( well that is the case for me)
then an oppportunity drops into your laps when you least expect it and it seems sorted
After you are not looking for it again, then lots of opportunities seem to fly your way.
but MG, let me not lie, I am content with what i have, I am grateful for what i have and i am happy with it.
it is funny and uncanny!!!
is it now that i will start being scoped after you have given me from thee?
keep me away from evil, keep me away from sin, keep me close to thee always.
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Reading and Writing
MG it is not that i dont want to speak, but i was rather occupied the last couple of days.
so much to say some much to reflect, so much i want ask but i dont yet know how to ask.
but thatis another topic for another time.
today before i forget and i give in to tiredness of mind and body i wanted to comment on the interesting coincidence of surah 96 and surah 68.
this time it is in revealation order - Surah 96 - Iqrah - Read - was the first surah revealed.
I remember from childhood - Read in the name of your lord who created - He created man from an embryo - I seek refuge with God the MG, - Read and your Lord Most Exalted - teaches by means of the pen - teaches man what he never knew - these are the first 5 verses (subject to slight translation issues - depending on qhich Quran you read)
Then you also have Suran 68 - Qalam - Pen
I seek refuge with God MG, The Pen and what they( people) write - you have attained a great blessing from your Lord, you are not crazy - you have attained a recompense that is well desrved - You are blesed with a great moral character - You will see and they will see.
hmmmm
it is interesting - we know the Quran was revealed to Mohammed - as a scripture meant for the world - in the Quran you have the statute( which are the laws of God) and you have the history part - which tells you of people of the past and their lives and custome and it lso seeks to correct some misconceptions.
surah 96 is quite clear - i reckon that as the first part of the scripture to be revealed - when you are faced such a great task - you read - read what - you read what you have written, you get inspired to write and you read - You read in the name of God the MG - the God ho creates and teaches by means of the pen..
Sometimes you can amplify this surah 96 on so many levels it is amazing how many thoughts come into ones mind.
then you have the next surah after that - the pen - is it of any significance?
Pen and the writers who own the, Words and their importance - Tranlations and their misconstrusions,
in this surah 68 - we learn a lesson of those who were sure of their harvest that they became proud and pompous( my view) it came to nothing - They forgot God and were requited.
We learn of God's first command - Essence of Faith - believeing and trusting in God, not flinching but remaining in Gods path - we are reminded of Gods mercy to Jonah( jonah was the person - according to history as i remember it - who ran away from Gods calling and threw himself in the fish - and prayed to God for forgiveness - the famous prayer - There is no other God but thee - Be thou Gkorified - i have committed a gross sin - God had mercy on him and made the fish eject him onto land)
it is interesting you know - Read and then the Pen
on a personal achievement level i want to exlore the revealation order and read and study along those lines - gw .
on another note - some people say mohammed was an illetrate - btu in some ways dont share this feeling
even bythe revealatio of the Quran itself - Read - in order to read you either have to be given a manuscript physically or you are faced with matrial that you hav written.
i dont think there is anywhere( i am not sure of this) or anyone that claims the prophet was given a book directly in format -
infact when i start to think of all the propaganda and mistruths that we are fed down oer the years i take solace that god is definitely in control and i ask that God guides me in everything in life and death
so much to say some much to reflect, so much i want ask but i dont yet know how to ask.
but thatis another topic for another time.
today before i forget and i give in to tiredness of mind and body i wanted to comment on the interesting coincidence of surah 96 and surah 68.
this time it is in revealation order - Surah 96 - Iqrah - Read - was the first surah revealed.
I remember from childhood - Read in the name of your lord who created - He created man from an embryo - I seek refuge with God the MG, - Read and your Lord Most Exalted - teaches by means of the pen - teaches man what he never knew - these are the first 5 verses (subject to slight translation issues - depending on qhich Quran you read)
Then you also have Suran 68 - Qalam - Pen
I seek refuge with God MG, The Pen and what they( people) write - you have attained a great blessing from your Lord, you are not crazy - you have attained a recompense that is well desrved - You are blesed with a great moral character - You will see and they will see.
hmmmm
it is interesting - we know the Quran was revealed to Mohammed - as a scripture meant for the world - in the Quran you have the statute( which are the laws of God) and you have the history part - which tells you of people of the past and their lives and custome and it lso seeks to correct some misconceptions.
surah 96 is quite clear - i reckon that as the first part of the scripture to be revealed - when you are faced such a great task - you read - read what - you read what you have written, you get inspired to write and you read - You read in the name of God the MG - the God ho creates and teaches by means of the pen..
Sometimes you can amplify this surah 96 on so many levels it is amazing how many thoughts come into ones mind.
then you have the next surah after that - the pen - is it of any significance?
Pen and the writers who own the, Words and their importance - Tranlations and their misconstrusions,
in this surah 68 - we learn a lesson of those who were sure of their harvest that they became proud and pompous( my view) it came to nothing - They forgot God and were requited.
We learn of God's first command - Essence of Faith - believeing and trusting in God, not flinching but remaining in Gods path - we are reminded of Gods mercy to Jonah( jonah was the person - according to history as i remember it - who ran away from Gods calling and threw himself in the fish - and prayed to God for forgiveness - the famous prayer - There is no other God but thee - Be thou Gkorified - i have committed a gross sin - God had mercy on him and made the fish eject him onto land)
it is interesting you know - Read and then the Pen
on a personal achievement level i want to exlore the revealation order and read and study along those lines - gw .
on another note - some people say mohammed was an illetrate - btu in some ways dont share this feeling
even bythe revealatio of the Quran itself - Read - in order to read you either have to be given a manuscript physically or you are faced with matrial that you hav written.
i dont think there is anywhere( i am not sure of this) or anyone that claims the prophet was given a book directly in format -
infact when i start to think of all the propaganda and mistruths that we are fed down oer the years i take solace that god is definitely in control and i ask that God guides me in everything in life and death
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