Comfort and Delight

Anas Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates that Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “The comfort and delight of my eyes has been placed in Salat. (Nasai)

The key to paradise

Jabir ibne-Abdullah Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates that Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “The key to paradise is Salat and the key to Salat is Wudu.” (Musnad Ahmad)

During the Farewell

Qurrah ibne-Da’mus Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that we met Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam during the Farewell Hajj and asked: O Rasulullah! What do you enjoy upon us? He replied: I enjoin upon you to establish Salat, and give Zakat, and perform Hajj of the Sacred House of Allah, and Saum in Ramadan, as verily therein is a night superior to a thousand months; and likewise prohibit you from shedding the blood of a Muslim and a Mu’ahid or taking their property except to uphold justice; and advice you to hold fast to that Deen of Allah and adhere to obedience (of those who are steadfast in Deen).” (Baihaqi)

Note: A Mu’ahid literally mean one who has entered into atreaty or alliance, referring to a non-muslim living in an Islamic country under the protection of the Islamic state, having entered into a pact with the state known as a pact of Dhimmah. As a token of his allegiance and submission to the state, he pays a minimal annual tas known as Jizyah, far less than the benefits and protection that is secured for him.

He is also known by the title of Dhimmi. A non-muslim entering the Islamic state for a temporary period, under the protection and guarantee of any Muslim, similarly enjoys protection of his life, wealth and dignity.

The life, wealth and honour of every Muslim as well as non-Muslims under the conditions previously mentioned are deemed sacred and protected, with the exception of crimes that require compensation for the same, such as the death penalty for the murderer, and monetary compensation for destruction of another’s property etc.

What is Islam?

‘Abdullah ibne-‘Umar Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates that in reply to a question of Jibr’ail about Islam Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “Islam is bearing witness that none is worthy of worship but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and that you establish Salah, and give Zakat, and perform Hajj to the House of Allah and perform Umrah, and take bath after Janabah and perform complete Wudu, and Saum in Ramadhan. Jibr’ail then said: If I do all of that, then I am a Muslim? He replied: Yes. Jibr’ail then confirmed. You have spoken the truth.” (Ibne-Khuzaimah)

Note: A person is in the state of Janabah after intercourse or discharge of semen with passion while he is awake or asleep.

Glorify and Praise your Rabb

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Jubair ibne-Nufair Rahimahullah narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “It has not been revealed to me that I should amass wealth and be amongst the merchants, but it has been revealed to me: Glorify and praise your Rabb and be amongst those who prostrate themselves to Him and worship your Rabb till the certainty (death) comes to you.”  (Sharh-hu-Sunnah, Mishkat-ul-Masabih)

What are the verses relating to Salat from the Quran?

Many verses are mentioned in the Kitab of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala regarding Salat (Prayers). We will mention some of them as follows:

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Verily Salat restrains (oneself) from immorality and all that is forbidden. “

Al-’Ankabut 29:45

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds, and establish Salat and give Zakat; their reward is with their Rabb (Sustainer and Cherisher), and neither fear shall come upon them, nor will they grieve. “

Al-Baqarah 2:277

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘Alaihi wasallam:

“ Tell My slaves who have believed, to establish Salat and spend from what We have provided them, secretly and publicly, before a Day comes in which there shall be no trading (i.e. ransom exchange), nor any friendship. “

Ibrahim 14:31

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala quoted in Qur’an supplication of Ibrahim ‘alaihis salam as:

“ O My Rabb! Make me an establisher of Salat, and from my descendants also. Our Rabb! And accept my Du’a (supplication). “

Ibrahim 14:40

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam:

“ Perform Salat from midday till the darkness of the night (i.e. Zuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib and ‘Isha prayers) and recited the Qur’an in the early dawn (i.e. the morning prayer). Verily, the recitation of the Qur’an in the early dawn is witnessed (by angels).

Al-Isra’ 17:78

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ (mentioning a virtue of successful  believers) And they who carefully maintain (and are mindful of) their Salat. “

Al-Mu’minun 23:9

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ O you who believe! When the Adhan is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), then hasten to the remembrance of Allah and leave all trading (and other engagements) aside. That is better for you, if you but knew. “

Al-Jumu’ah 62:9

How to benefit from the power of ALLAH Subhanahu wa Ta'ala?

SALĀT

 الصّلاة 

OBLIGATORY PRAYERS
  

 How to benefit from the power of ALLAH Subhanahu wa Ta'ala?

In order to benefit directly from the power of Allah Ta’ala, by fulfilling the Commandments of Allah Ta’ala in the way of Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam, Salat is the most important and basic action.

Islam has built upon five pillars and Salat is one of it:

1. The Shahadatain which is to testify that none is worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah-this comprises the kalimah Tayyiba;

2. The second is Salat which is the obligatory prayers and the most important and basic actions;

3. To give Zakat to one who is in needs;

4. To perform Hajj;

5. And to fast in the whole month of Ramadhan.

The hadith of this lesson is as follows:

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‘Abdullah Ibne-“Umar Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alai wasallam said: “Islam has been built upon five pillars: 1) To testify that none is worthy of worship but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, 2) to establish Salat, 3) to give Zakat, 4) to perform Hajj, and 5) to fast (Saum) in Ramadhan.” (Bukhari)