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A Presentation on
Islamic prayer Namaz (Salah)
by
M. G. Morshad
Introduction
a) Islamic faith rests on five pillars 1.Kalma ( Faith on oneness of God and his
messenger), 2.Namaz ( Prayer for soul searching and self discipline), 3.Roza
( Fasting to train mind to control body), 4.Hajj (Experiencing universal
brotherhood) 5.Zakat ( Paying income tax for charity & social development).
b) Islamic prayer (Salah / Namaz) is considered as a complete form of worship
since it involves Physical cleanliness & exercise, Meditation, Spiritualism,
patriotism , Discipline & Punctuality.
c) Because of its completeness, Allah accept this prayer (with certain pre
conditions) and bless the individual with dynamic positive effect on his mind,
body & environment .
d) Individual with dynamic positive attitude always have peaceful & logical mind.
It helps him to lead a successful life on earth as well as to make direct / indirect
contribution to the society that may make him immortal (said to be in paradise
as per the Quranic interpretation) even after his physical death .
e) Thus Namaz is a source of peace that can be generated by any individuals
within himself. It accelerates the peace, prosperity & progress in family, society,
nation & world if it is practiced regularly understanding the real concept &
meaning of Namaz by heart .
f) Since the Quranic verse , Darood & Dua which are recited during Namaz, are
written in Arabic , most of the individual can not understand the real concept
and meaning of these recitation and Namaz becomes a mere mechanical
practice for them. It impedes the generation of peace within the individuals.
g) The purpose of this presentations is to interpret the meaning of Namaz in a
2. Asur - Zuhar
Rest
3. Zuhar
Mugrib
Afternoon evening (3
Hrs)
4. Mugrib Aysha
5. Aysha
Night Early morning (8
Sleeping
Fazure
Hrs)
2. Discipline : Due to positive effect of Namaz, sense of discipline & self control
are developed automatically within the individual who offer Namaz regularly.
3. Punctuality : Also the sense of punctuality is developed automatically within
the individual who offer Namaz regularly.
1. HALAL (Lawful) The action or response which will not have any harmful
physical & mental impact on Self , family , Society and Nation
2. HARAM (Unlawful) The action or response which will have harmful physical
& mental impact on Self , family , Society and Nation
3. FARZ ( Compulsory) The action or response which is critical or essential for
the survival of self, family , society & nation .
4. SUNNA ( Optional) The action or response which are followed from tradition
or culture and not considered as critical or essential for the survival of self,
family, society & nation but the action or responses are preferred.
. Namaz help us to develop these action & response within our self by nurturing
the capability of determination, confession, discipline (Self control & Time
spiritualism
Allah is the creator of this universe and has created everything in the
universe
Earth is the Garden of Allah where He sends His creation with a define period
of time for keeping his garden immortal & beautiful.
His creations are two types non living and living and Allah has bestowed
His rules (Rule of nature) to all His creations for their survival.
Non living things are bestowed with conservation of mass rules ( self
creation and destruction) for their survival.
Living things are bestowed with basic instinct (reproduction, self protection &
growth) for their survival.
Among His creations, human is the most sophisticated one, because He
blessed human with extraordinary memory power which makes them
capable to remember very precisely the past experience (Fear) and to
imagine the future events (Happiness). Allah has done this only to utilize
human as the care taker of His garden .
But, when basic instinct (Sex, Hunger & self protection) combines with fear
(past experience) & happiness (future imagination) it generates three
types of mental states madness, sadness & gladness.
Extreme condition of these three states of mind always causes disharmony
in individual / family / society / nation which may threat to the survival of the
entire creation of Allah
These three state of minds needs to be maintained at moderate level
focusing towards positive direction which is required for the protection of
Gods garden remembering that Allah bless those who protects His creation
Namaz - An
act of patriotism
Most of the Muslim beliefs that Arabia is their Home land and Arabic culture &
customs are the Islamic faith . But it is not true
Islam is a faith a spiritualistic view on life. Five fundamentals of Islam
( Kalma, Namaz, Roza, Zakat & Hajj) can be practice anywhere on the earth
irrespective of geographical location, cultural diversity and different customs.
Thats why Islam is a universal religion.
Whereas Arabic culture & customs are the living style which depends on
geographical conditions and tradition of the society and therefore it may not be
applicable universally.
Since Prophet was born in Arabia and Islam was spread by the Arab rulers, they
used to project Arabic culture & custom as Islam in order to achieve their
political goal and further extending of their kingdom. As a result of this
propaganda over 1000 years, Islam has become synonymous to Arabic culture
& custom.
But as per the Islamic history , earlier Muslim were migratory and there was no
particular homeland for them. Wherever they settled , it became their Home
land irrespective their geographic location, culture & custom.
Since the place of settlement used to provide them land for shelter, place of
worship, cultivation, job opportunity etc, it was the order of Allah to pays
respect to their homeland by touching forehead on the ground (SAJDHA
position) while offering Namaz.
Thus Namaz makes every Muslim patriot wherever they lived, because they
have to pay respect to their Home land five times per day while offering Namaz
Farz (Compulsory)
The Farz means compulsory, if any position ,action and recitation which
are Farz in Namaz is missed, Namaz has to be performed again.
Wajibaat (Essential)
The Wajibaat means essential. if any position ,action and recitation
which are Wajib in namaz is missed , two extra sajdahs (Sajdah Sahw)
have to be performed. If it is also missed or forgotten, Namaz has to be
repeated .
Sunnah (Preferred)
The Sunnah means not compulsory but better if it is performed. if any
position ,action and recitation which are Sunnah in Namaz is missed,
Namaz is still valid.
Action ( Sunnah)
Raise both hands and
touch your ear lobes
from behind with your
thumbs.
Action ( Farz)
After Takbeer-eTahreema place
your left hand on
the navel, then hold
the wrist of the left
arm with the thumb
& little finger of the
right hand. Keep the
remaining three
fingers of the right
hand straight on the
left arm. Keep
looking at the place
of Sajdah
SANA
To whom I am offering this prayer is he a human being or
deity ? This sura says No , Namaz is being offered neither to
any human being nor deity but only to Allah because He is the
supreme power and therefore no God & Goddess are worthy of
worship except Allah.
Subhna-kallh-hum-ma
wa
bi-hamdika,
wata'l jadduka, wa-la ilha gharuk
watabrakas-muka
Meaning : O Allah, Glorified, praise-worthy. and blessed is Thy Name and exalted Thy
Majesty. and there is no deity worthy of worship except You.
*******
The negative mind - know as Satan in the Quranic parlance,
exists within me always instigate negative thoughts (Sadness,
Introvert, Negative approach) unethical desires (Perverted sex,
Addiction, Cheating )
and destructive attitudes (Anger ,
Revenge, Lies) which are bound to destroy my health and social
reputation in long run. I urge Allah through this sura to take me
under His fold so that I can defeat the Satan existing within me.
A-dhu-bil-l-hi minashaitnir rajm. Bismilhir rahmnir rahm
Surah Fateha
There are two paths before me right path & wrong Path. The
path which bring the prosperity , unity & progress in social and
spiritual life is the right path and the path which destroy the
prosperity , unity & progress in social and spiritual life is the
wrong path. Through this sura I ask almighty Allah to guide me
always to the direction of right path.
Alhamdu lil-lhi rab-bil 'lamn. Ar-rahm-nir rahm. Mliki yau-middn. iyy-ka n'abudu wa-iyyka nasta'n. Ihdi-nas-sir-tal mustaqm.
Sir tal-ladhna an-'amta 'alahim. Ghair-il maghdubi 'alahim. Waladdl-lin (amin)
Meaning : Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. The Beneficent, the Merciful Master of
the Day of Judgment Thee alone we worship and to thee alone we turn for help.
Guide us in the straight path. The path of those whom You favored. Not of those who
have earned Your anger nor of those who have gone astray.
Surah Ikhlas
Who is Allah is he a human beings ( God man / Prophet Having
offsprings) , Deity ( God & Goddess created by somebody) or
natural object (Sun, moon, stone etc created by nature) ? This
sura says Allah is neither human being, nor deity or natural
object. He is one and present everywhere in the universe . None
is equal to him.
Qul huwallahu Ahad , Allahus Samad , Lam yalid walam yulad
Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning : Proclaim (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him),
He is Allah, He is One. Allah is the Un-wanting. (Perfect, does not require
anything) He has no offspring, nor is He born from anything. And there is none
equal to Him.
Recitation
In rukoo position :
Subhana Rabbiyal-Azim :
Holy is my Creator, the
magnanimous . (Sunnah )
Action (Sunnah)
After the rukoo return
to standing position
(qaumah) arms at
side, looking at the
place of sajdah.
Recitation (Sunnah)
When standing up straight in
qaumah Rabana wa lakal
hamd (Our Lord, praise be to
You)
Recitation (Sunnah)
In sajdah position Subhana
Rabbiyal- Ala (Glory be to my
Creator, The Highest)
Recitation (Sunnah)
In sajdah position : Subhana Rabbiyal- Ala
(Glory be to my Creator, The Highest)
Action ( Farz)
After Takbeer-eTahreema place
your left hand on
the navel, then hold
the wrist of the left
arm with the thumb
& little finger of the
right hand. Keep the
remaining three
fingers of the right
hand straight on the
left arm. Keep
looking at the place
of Sajdah
Action ( Farz)
After
qiyaam
bend down at the
waist,
place
palms
of
the
hands on the
knees.
Spread
the fingers and
hold the knees
firmly.
Back
should
be
parallel to the
ground,
such
that if a glass of
water were on
the
back,
it
would not spill.
Eyes
looking
down,
between
Recitation
Before rukoo position :
Allahu Akbar ( Sunnah)
Recitation
In rukoo position :
Subhana Rabbiyal-Azim :
Holy is my Creator, the
magnanimous . (Sunnah )
Action (Sunnah)
After the rukoo return
to standing position
(qaumah) arms at
side, looking at the
place of sajdah.
Recitation (Sunnah)
When standing up straight in
qaumah : Rabana wa lakal
hamd (Our Lord, praise be to
You)
Recitation (Sunnah)
In sajdah position : Subhana
Rabbiyal- Ala (Glory be to my
Creator, The Highest)
Recitation (Sunnah)
In sajdah position : Subhana Rabbiyal- Ala
(Glory be to my Creator, The Highest)
Tashahhud
At-tahiyyatu
Lillahi
was-Salawatu
watTayyibaatu As-salaamu 'alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu
Wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu Was-salamu
'alayna wa 'ala ibadillahis-Saliheen As-shadu an
la ilaha illallhu Wa as-shadu anna Muhammadan
'abduhu wa Rasooluhu
Darood-e-Ebrahim
Allahumma salli 'ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa 'ala ali
Muhammadin Kama Sallayta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala ali
Ibrahima Innaka Hamidun majid Allahumma barik 'ala
Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin Kama Barkata 'ala
Ibrahima wa 'ala ali Ibrahima Innaka Hamidun Majid
Meaning : 0 Allah! send mercy on Muhammad(pbuh) and his family as
You sent mercy on Ebrahim and his family Truly You are the Praise
worthy and Glorious 0 Allah, bless Muhammad and his family as You
blessed Ebrahim and his family Truly You are the Praise worthy and
Glorious
Recitation
As-salaam alaikum wa
rahmatullah
(Peace and Blessings of
Allah be upon you)
Action : Bend
the head down
towards the
chest, and turn
slowly to the
full right. The
eyes should
glance
back over the
right shoulder,:
What is Dua
It is the recitations to call on Allah for seeking His forgiveness
and forwarding this Namaz for His acceptance, guidance &
blessings. In Arabic Dua means Invocation - is an act of
supplication. The term is derived from an Arabic word meaning
to 'call out' or to 'summon and Muslim regard this as a
profound act of worship. Theprophet is reported to have said
"Dua is the very essence of worship.
Dua-e-Masurah
Allahuma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kaseer-an wala
yaghfiruz-zunooba illa anta faghfirli maghfiratam min
'indika warhamni, innaka antal ghafoor-ur rahim.
Meaning : O Allah I have been extremely unjust to myself and none
grants forgiveness against sins but You, forgive me, with the
forgiveness that comes from You and have Mercy, upon me. Verily You
Other Dua
Rabbij'alnee muqeemas salaati wa mindhurriy yatee rab-banaa
watha qab-bal du'a, rab-ba nagh-firlee wali waaliday-ya wa lil
mu-mineena yawma yaqumul hisaab.
Oh Lord, make me and my children keep up prayers, Our Lord, accept
our prayer, Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and all the Believers on
the
Day
of
Judgment.
Rabbana Aatina Fid Duniya Hasanataw Wafil Aakhirati
Hasanataw Wa Qina Adhaaban Naar
"Our Lord, grant us the good of this world and that of the Hereafter and
save us from the torture of hell.
Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathiran wa la ya'ghfirudh
dhunuuba illa anta fa'ghfir li ma'ghfiratan min indika warhamni
innaka antal ghafurur rahim.
"O Allah, I have greatly wronged myself and You alone can forgive sins,
so grant me forgiveness from you and have mercy on me. You are the
forgiving and Merciful One.
Dua Qunoot
Thank You