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  1. From the Shariah point of view, modesty is the name of the attribute due to which a person refrains from undesirable actions. The Prophet said: Every religion has a characteristic, and the distinguishing characteristic of our religion is "Shame and Revelation".

    From the Shariah point of view, modesty is the name of the attribute due to which a person refrains from undesirable actions.

    The Prophet said:

    Every religion has a characteristic, and the distinguishing characteristic of our religion is “Shame and Revelation”.

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    The meaning of "Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem" is "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful." In Islam, every good thing is begun by reciting this Quranic verse. It is a good practice in Islam, and starting any activity without it is considered incomplete because these words hold greatRead more

    The meaning of “Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem” is “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” In Islam, every good thing is begun by reciting this Quranic verse. It is a good practice in Islam, and starting any activity without it is considered incomplete because these words hold great power according to the Islamic faith. When a Muslim starts to eat, they say “Bismillah,” and every good deed is initiated with this verse.

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  1. Zubair Khan
    Zubair Khan Islamic Scholar Specialist in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

    It is Sunnah to recite Tasbeeh (Subhaan Rabbi al azim) at least three times while prostrating in prayer, the middle level is to recite it five times and the highest level is to recite it seven times.  However, reciting the Tasbih less than three times will not fulfill the Sunnah, rather the prayer wRead more

    It is Sunnah to recite Tasbeeh (Subhaan Rabbi al azim) at least three times while prostrating in prayer, the middle level is to recite it five times and the highest level is to recite it seven times.  However, reciting the Tasbih less than three times will not fulfill the Sunnah, rather the prayer will be Makruh.

    Any amount of reading more than three is permissible and due to excess, there is reward , however, it should end with an odd number (3, 5, 7, 9, etc.).

    There is an order for the imam to reduce the duties and offer a light prayer, so the imam should respect the worshipers and not recite such long tasbihs in the bowing and prostration that it burdens the worshipers and makes them angry.

    The jurists have written that it is better for the imam to recite tasbihat five times while bowing and prostrating; So that the devotees get the opportunity to read the Tasbih at least three times with satisfaction.

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  1. Zubair Khan
    Zubair Khan Islamic Scholar Specialist in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

    Translation of subhana rabbi al azim is “Glory be to my Lord Almighty”. This is one of his ninety names Al Azeem (The Great One, The Mighty, The One deserving the attributes of Exaltment).

    Translation of subhana rabbi al azim is “Glory be to my Lord Almighty”. This is one of his ninety names Al Azeem (The Great One, The Mighty, The One deserving the attributes of Exaltment).

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