Month: June 2008

Chapter 201Sunnah of the Maghrib Prayer   [In the previous chapter, the practice of the Prophet (PBUH) has been reported by `Umar and `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) that he (PBUH) used to perform two Rak`ah Sunnah after the obligatory Maghrib prayer]. 1122. `Abdullah bin Mughaffal (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:… Continue reading Chapter 201: Sunnah of the Maghrib Prayer

Chapter 200Sunnah of the 'Asr Prayer 1119. `Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Prophet (PBUH) used to perform four Rak`ah before the `Asr prayer, separating them with Taslim (i.e., offering blessings) on the favourite angels who are near Allah's proximity and the Muslims and the believers who come after them.[At-Tirmidhi].… Continue reading Chapter 200: Sunnah of the ‘Asr Prayer

Chapter 199Sunnah of Zuhr Prayer   1113. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I performed with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) two Rak`ah before and two after Zuhr prayers.[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: This Hadith has already been mentioned. See Commentary on Hadith No. 1098. 1114. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her)… Continue reading Chapter 199: Sunnah of Zuhr Prayer

Chapter 198Desirability of Lying down on one's right side after the Sunnah of Fajr Prayer 1110.`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the Prophet (PBUH) had performed two Rak`ah before the Fajr prayer, he would lie down on his right side.[Al-Bukhari]. 1111. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the Prophet… Continue reading Chapter 198: Desirability of Lying down on one’s right side after the Sunnah of Fajr Prayer

Chapter 197Briefness to be Adopted in Performing the two Rak'ah Sunnah before Fajr Prayer, their time and the Surah to recite in them 1104. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) used to perform two Rak`ah short prayer between the Adhan (call to prayer) and the Iqamah of the dawn (Fajr)… Continue reading Chapter 197: Briefness of Sunnah in Fajr, Surahs to Recite

Chapter 196Emphasis on Performing two Rak'ah Sunnah before Dawn (Fajr) Prayer 1100. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) never omitted four Rak`ah prayer before the Zuhr prayer and two Rak`ah prayers before dawn (Fajr) prayer.[Al-Bukhari]. Commentary: This Hadith tells us the practice of the Prophet (PBUH) in respect of the… Continue reading Chapter 196: Emphasis on Performing two Rak’ah Sunnah before Dawn (Fajr) Prayer

Chapter 195The Excellence of Optional Prayers (Sunnah Mu'akkadah) along with the Obligatory Prayers 1097. Umm Habibah (May Allah be pleased with her) the Mother of the Believers reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, "A house will be built in Jannah for every Muslim who offers twelve Rak`ah of optional Salat other than… Continue reading Chapter 195: The Excellence of Optional Prayers (Sunnah Mu’akkadah) along with the Obligatory Prayer

Chapter 194The Excellence of Standing in the First Row (In Salat) 1082. Jabir bin Samurah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) came out to us (once) and said, "Why do you not stand in rows as the angels do before their Rubb?'' We asked: "O Messenger of Allah! how… Continue reading Chapter 194: The Excellence of Standing in the First Row (In Salat)

Chapter 193Strict Orders for Observance of Obligatory Salat والنهي الأكيد والوعيد الشديد في تركهنّقال الله تَعَالَى : ﴿ حَافِظُوا عَلَى الصَّلَوَاتِ ﴾ [البقرة (238) ] . أي : داوموا عليهنَّ . قال تعالى : ﴿ قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ * الَّذِينَ هُمْ فِي صَلاتِهِمْ خَاشِعُونَ ﴾ إلى قوله : ﴿ وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ عَلَى صَلَوَاتِهِمْ يُحَافِظُونَ ﴾… Continue reading Chapter 193: Strict Orders for Observance of Obligatory Salat

Chapter 192Urging to Observe 'Isha' and Fajr Prayers in Congregation 1071. `Uthman bin `Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying: "One who performs `Isha' prayer in congregation, is as if he has performed Salat for half of the night. And one who performs the Fajr prayer… Continue reading Chapter 192: Urging to Observe ‘Isha’ and Fajr Prayers in Congregation