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  1. ʍʊɦǟʍʍǟɖ ʊֆʍǟռ ɢɦǟռɨ
    ʍʊɦǟʍʍǟɖ ʊֆʍǟռ ɢɦǟռɨ

    Making wudu is an important ritual in Islam, which is a prerequisite for performing certain acts of worship, such as Salah (prayer). Here are the steps to perform wudu: Intention (Niyyah): Begin with a sincere intention in your heart to perform wudu for the purpose of worship. Say "Bismillah": BeginRead more

    Making wudu is an important ritual in Islam, which is a prerequisite for performing certain acts of worship, such as Salah (prayer). Here are the steps to perform wudu:

    1. Intention (Niyyah): Begin with a sincere intention in your heart to perform wudu for the purpose of worship.
    2. Say “Bismillah”: Begin with reciting “Bismillah”
    3. Wash Your Hands: Start by washing your hands up to the wrists three times. Make sure to wash between your fingers.
    4. Rinse Your Mouth: Take a small amount of water and swish it around in your mouth three times, ensuring that it reaches all areas of your mouth.
    5. Clean Your Nose: Inhale water slightly into your nostrils and then expel it out three times.
    6. Wash Your Face: Wash your face from the hairline to the chin and from ear to ear, making sure to wash the entire surface three times.
    7. Wash Your Arms: Start with the right arm, washing from the fingertips up to and including the elbow three times. Then, repeat with the left arm.
    8. Wipe Your Head: Wet your hands and pass them over your head from the forehead to the back of the head, and then back to the forehead.
    9. Wipe Your Ears: Using your wet index fingers, wipe the inside and outside of your ears with your thumbs behind your ears.
    10. Wash Your Feet: Begin with the right foot, washing from the toes up to and including the ankles three times. Repeat with the left foot.
    11. Ensure All Body Parts are Washed Thoroughly: Each part should be washed three times, and it’s important to ensure that no part is left dry.
    12. Maintain Order: Always follow the proper order of the steps.
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  1. Mofti M qasim
    Mofti M qasim

    The Jummah (Friday) prayer in Islam starts shortly after the sun has passed its zenith, which is known as "Dhuhr time." In practical terms, it usually begins around midday when the sun has started to decline from its highest point in the sky. The exact time for Jummah prayer can vary depending on yoRead more

    The Jummah (Friday) prayer in Islam starts shortly after the sun has passed its zenith, which is known as “Dhuhr time.” In practical terms, it usually begins around midday when the sun has started to decline from its highest point in the sky.

    The exact time for Jummah prayer can vary depending on your geographical location and the time of year due to changes in the length of daylight. It typically takes place after the Dhuhr (noon) prayer, and it’s recommended to arrive early for the Friday sermon (Khutbah) and the congregational prayer. To find the precise starting time for Jummah in your area, you can check with your local mosque, refer to Islamic prayer timetables, or use smartphone apps designed for this purpose.

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  1. Iqra Ibrahim
    Iqra Ibrahim Muslim Writer

    When sick, Muslims can still perform their daily prayers, but there are some adjustments and considerations to ensure they maintain their purification and perform their prayers correctly: 1.Purity: It's important to ensure that you are in a state of ritual purity (wudu or ghusl) before performing thRead more

    When sick, Muslims can still perform their daily prayers, but there are some adjustments and considerations to ensure they maintain their purification and perform their prayers correctly:

    1.Purity: It’s important to ensure that you are in a state of ritual purity (wudu or ghusl) before performing the prayer. If you cannot perform wudu or ghusl due to your illness, you can perform tayammum, a dry purification using clean earth or sand.

    2.Prayer Times: Observe the prayer times and try to pray within the prescribed time frame.

    3.Physical Condition: If you are too ill to stand, you can pray while sitting. If sitting is also difficult, you can pray lying down on your side.

    4.Qiblah: Face the Kaaba in Mecca (the qiblah) when performing your prayers. Use a compass or an online tool to determine the correct direction if you are unsure.

    5.Shortened Prayers: If your illness prevents you from standing or sitting for an extended period, you can shorten your four-unit (rak’ah) prayers to two units. This applies to Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha prayers.

    6..Combined Prayers: If you are unable to pray at the usual times due to your illness, you can combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers or Maghrib and Isha prayers within their respective time frames.

    7.Supplication: Use the opportunity during your prayers to supplicate for your health and well-being. You can also ask for forgiveness and patience during times of illness.

    8.Intent: Maintain your intention (niyyah) for prayer and worship throughout, focusing on your connection with Allah.

    9.Cleanliness: Ensure that the place where you pray is clean and free from impurities.

    10.Consultation: It’s advisable to consult with a knowledgeable Islamic scholar or your local imam if you have specific questions or concerns regarding your prayers while sick, as they can provide guidance tailored to your situation.

    Remember that Allah is understanding and compassionate, and He knows your intentions and circumstances. Performing prayers to the best of your ability given your condition is what matters most.

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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    To pray as a Muslim, begin by ensuring you are clean through the wudu, wearing modest clothing, and facing the Qiblah. Make the intention in your heart for the specific prayer, then raise your hands and say "Allāhu Akbar" to start. While standing, recite Sūrat al-Fātiḥah followed by a short surah orRead more

    To pray as a Muslim, begin by ensuring you are clean through the wudu, wearing modest clothing, and facing the Qiblah. Make the intention in your heart for the specific prayer, then raise your hands and say “Allāhu Akbar” to start. While standing, recite Sūrat al-Fātiḥah followed by a short surah or verses from the Quran. Then, go to rukū saying “Subḥāna Rabbiyal-ʿAẓīm”, stand up straight praising Allah, go into sujūd saying “Subḥāna Rabbiyal-Aʿlā”, sit briefly, and do a second this completes one rakah. Depending on the prayer, repeat the steps for the required number of rakahs. After the final rakah, sit and recite the Tashahhud and salawat, then end the prayer by turning your head to the right and left, each time saying “As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh”.

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  1. Asma Issa
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    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    If a woman notices spotting after her period has ended, she should understand it, whether it is the menstrual blood or not. If the blood is dark, thick, and has an odor, it is still considered menstruation blood, and she should avoid praying. However, if the spotting is light, brown, or yellow and aRead more

    If a woman notices spotting after her period has ended, she should understand it, whether it is the menstrual blood or not. If the blood is dark, thick, and has an odor, it is still considered menstruation blood, and she should avoid praying. However, if the spotting is light, brown, or yellow and appears after her period has ended, it should not be considered period blood, and she may pray after doing wudu. If the spotting is due to irregular bleeding, she should do wudu for each prayer and continue her worship. Allah knows best.

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  1. Asma Issa
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    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    In Islam, there are specific guidelines for performing prayers while traveling to make it easier for travelers: When to Prayer Short While Traveling? Distance: You can shorten prayers only if the travel distance is approximately eight kilometers or more. Duration of your Stay: Less than Four Days: IRead more

    In Islam, there are specific guidelines for performing prayers while traveling to make it easier for travelers:

    When to Prayer Short While Traveling?

    Distance: You can shorten prayers only if the travel distance is approximately eight kilometers or more.

    Duration of your Stay:

    Less than Four Days: If you intend to stay in a place for four days or less, you can continue to shorten your prayers.

    More than Four Days: If you plan to stay for more than four days, you must offer your prayers in full, as you take the ruling of a resident.

    Uncertain Duration: If you do not know how long you will stay, you can continue to shorten your prayers regardless of the length of your stay.

    How to Shorten Prayers?

    Shortening Prayers (Qasr): During your journey, you can shorten the four Rakah prayers to two Rakah. Qasr prayer rule applies to Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha prayers.

    Combining Prayers: You may also combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers and Maghrib and Isha prayers. This can be done either at the time of the earlier prayer or the later prayer, depending on what is more convenient for you.

    Specifics on Combining Prayers

    Ease: While combining prayers is allowed, it is recommended to do so only if it is difficult to perform each prayer at its appointed time.

    Congregational Prayers: Prayer in congregation is still obligatory for travelers if they can join a congregation.

    Practical Steps:

    1. During Travel:

    – Shorten Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha prayers to two Rakahs.
    – Combine Dhuhr with Asr, and Maghrib with Isha, if needed.

    2. Upon Arrival:

    – Four Days or Less: Continue to shorten and combine prayers as needed.
    – More Than Four Days: Offer full prayers and perform each prayer at its appointed time.

    3. Congregational Prayers: Strive to pray in congregation at a mosque whenever possible, even while traveling.

    Conclusion:

    Travelers in Islam are allowing us several concessions to ease the performance of our religious duties. By shortening and combining prayers, wiping over socks, and having the option to postpone fasting, travelers can maintain their religious obligations without undue hardship.

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  1. Asma Issa
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    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    These are the simple steps to pray in Islam: Getting Ready: Stay Clean: Before Salah, make sure you and your prayer area are clean. Wudu: Do wudu wash your face, hands, and feet to get ready. Face to Qibla: Find the direction of the Kabah (Qibla) and face it for prayer. Right Time: There are specifiRead more

    These are the simple steps to pray in Islam:

    Getting Ready:

    • Stay Clean: Before Salah, make sure you and your prayer area are clean.
    • Wudu: Do wudu wash your face, hands, and feet to get ready.
    • Face to Qibla: Find the direction of the Kabah (Qibla) and face it for prayer.
    • Right Time: There are specific times for the five daily prayers.
    • Learn Some Arabic: Get familiar with the prayers in Arabic since Salah is done in Arabic.

    Doing the Prayers

    1. Decide to Pray: Decide in your heart that you are going to pray, focusing on why you are praying.
    2. Takbir: Begin by raising your hands and saying “Allahu Akbar” which means Allah is the greatest.
    3. Say Opening Words: Start with optional prayers, then say Surah Al-Fatiha and another part of the Quran.
    4. Ruku: Bow down and say  “Subhanna Rabbiyal Adheem” three times.
    5. Rise from Ruku: Stand up and say “Samiallah Huliman Hamidah” once.
    6. Sujood: Lower yourself to the ground and say “Subhanna Rabbiyal Alaa” three times.
    7. Take a Break Sitting: Sit after the first Sujood.
    8. Second Sujood: Bow down again and say “Subhanna Rabbiyal Alaa” three times.
    9. Finish One Rakah: Stand up to finish one part of the prayer.
    10. Tashahhud: Sit and recite the prayer to Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
    11. Tasleem: Complete your prayers by turning your head say “As-salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullah”  right and left.

    Following these simple steps helps you do Salah correctly and connect with Allah.

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  1. mufti khurram
    mufti khurram

    There are four obligatory acts in ablution as stated in holy Quran. 1.to wash the face 2.to wash both hands upto knees 3. to rub the forth portion of head with wet hand 4.to wash both feet upto ankle

    There are four obligatory acts in ablution as stated in holy Quran.

    1.to wash the face

    2.to wash both hands upto knees

    3. to rub the forth portion of head with wet hand

    4.to wash both feet upto ankle

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  1. Asma Issa
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    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    The latest time you can pray Fajr (the dawn prayer) is just before sunrise. It is recommended to complete the Fajr prayer during the early morning twilight, but it must be performed before the first light of dawn turns into the full light of day.

    The latest time you can pray Fajr (the dawn prayer) is just before sunrise. It is recommended to complete the Fajr prayer during the early morning twilight, but it must be performed before the first light of dawn turns into the full light of day.

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