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Stories about reason for number of Rak'ahs in prayer not supported by evidence
Respected scholars, assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu. My question is regarding the numbers of Rak'ahs (units of prayer) of the obligatory prayers. Some stories about thisare very common in India like, for example, it is said about the 'Asr prayer that it is because Yunus, peace be upon him, offered four Rak'ahs after coming out from.. More
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Tiredness does not justify shortening prayers
Is my prayer accepted if I perform only two rak’ahs (units of prayer) for Thuhrbecause I am too tired? I think that it is better that I pray two rak’ahsonly rather than not pray at all. Is that a sin? What is the sharia view on this?
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How to make prayer the comfort of your heart and the delight of your eyes
What is the religious ruling on he who forces himself to perform prayer?
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Health benefits of prayer
What is the relationship between health and prayer?
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Accepting Islam on condition of praying only two daily prayers
Assalaamu 'alaykum. On one website I've read that Sh. al-Albani said that the Prophet (may people and blessings of Allah be upon him) allowed a new muslim to pray only twice a day. However I can't find it any more. Could you mention this narration and explain it, if possible? .. More
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Assisting means to wake up in order to offer the prayer
I adjust the alarm clock so as to wake up to offer the Fajr prayer. However, I switch it off when it rings, what should I do? May Allaah Reward you.
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Which is the first prayer?
As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum wa Rahmatullaah.Which of the two prayers is the first one; Fajr or Thuhr? May Allaah The Almighty Reward you the best. .. More
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Performing prayer boosters
I am 13 years old. Neither I, my father, my brother nor my older sister perform the prayer. What should I do so that Allaah Would Guide me and them to pray? Please advise. May Allaah Reward you.
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Prayer gives a person comfort, tranquility and assurance
I do not maintain my prayer and I am afflicted by grief and I feel that I am sick at heart. What should I do?
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The distinguishing mark of the observers of prayer on the Day of Resurrection
What is the benefit of the mark of prostration? Would you please mention some Hadeeths. May Allaah Reward you.
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Addressing difficulties some may experience in observing prayer regularly
I am a young man and give much charity out of my modest wealth. But I strive against myself in order to regularly observe the prayer as I find real difficulty in this regard. Also, I sometimes smoke using a hookah. So I feel despair that Allaah The Almighty does not accept my charity. Please advise. Thank you. .. More
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The prostration mark on the forehead has no positive or negative meaning
assalmwalekum, i have black mark in my forehead due to sajda. i heard that this is not good as mentioned in some hadeeths. kindly tell me is it good to have mark on forehead or not. I keep clothes beneath my forehead to reduce the mark. however this mark is present. .. More
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Some matters that help one adhere to performing prayers
I do not pray regularly. I feel extremely upset when I abandon prayers. What should I do to adhere to performing prayers? Please note that there are many influences and distractions including media and satellite channels... More
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The Hijri year in which the prayer was enjoined
in which hijri salath started?.. More
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The first prayer performed in Islam
which was the first namaz performed by Mohammed (May peace be upon him) from fazr, dhor, asar,magrib & iasha? Why was Mohammed (May peace be upon him) was given nabuwat at the age of fourty as comapred to other prophets?.. More
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