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رض�ان رض�ان محمد محمد

ہمارا دل کیسا ہے؟ہمارا دل کیسا ہے؟

Why do we pray?Why do we pray?

"Successful indeed are the Believers, those who humble themselves "Successful indeed are the Believers, those who humble themselves in their prayers “(Soorah 23:1-2)in their prayers “(Soorah 23:1-2)

The Place of PrayerThe Place of Prayer

The best conversationThe best conversation

The Messenger of Allaah (saws) The Messenger of Allaah (saws) reported that Allaah, the Almighty says: reported that Allaah, the Almighty says: ‘When my slave says in his prayer: "All ‘When my slave says in his prayer: "All praise is for Allaah, the Lord of the praise is for Allaah, the Lord of the worlds," I say: "My slave has praised worlds," I say: "My slave has praised Me" When he says: "The Merciful, the Me" When he says: "The Merciful, the Compassionate, Master of the Day of Compassionate, Master of the Day of Judgement," I say: "My slave has Judgement," I say: "My slave has glorified Me." When he says: "You glorified Me." When he says: "You Alone we worship and your Aid we Alone we worship and your Aid we seek," I say: "This is between Me and seek," I say: "This is between Me and My slave." When he says: "Show us the My slave." When he says: "Show us the Straight Path," I say: "This is for My Straight Path," I say: "This is for My slave, and I give My slave what he slave, and I give My slave what he wants." wants." Abu Bakr bin Abdullah al Muzani said:  Abu Bakr bin Abdullah al Muzani said:  "Who is like you, O son of Adam?  "Who is like you, O son of Adam?  Whenever you wish, you use water to Whenever you wish, you use water to make Ablution, go to the place for make Ablution, go to the place for worship and thus enter the presence of worship and thus enter the presence of your Lord (i.e. start praying) without a your Lord (i.e. start praying) without a translator or a barrier between you and translator or a barrier between you and Him!" [Al Bidayah wa an Nihayah]Him!" [Al Bidayah wa an Nihayah]

Prayer, the Most Powerful HealerPrayer, the Most Powerful Healer

Allah says, "Oh ye who believe! Allah says, "Oh ye who believe! Seek help with perseverance and Seek help with perseverance and prayer: for God is with those who prayer: for God is with those who patiently persevere (11:153)". patiently persevere (11:153)".

In one study presented at In one study presented at Harvard, 406 people were Harvard, 406 people were studied to analyze the healing studied to analyze the healing power of prayer. Half of these power of prayer. Half of these were prayed for and half were were prayed for and half were not. The results of the study not. The results of the study showed that all the subjects showed that all the subjects being prayed for improved on all being prayed for improved on all eleven criteria for improvement. eleven criteria for improvement. Even more astounding to the Even more astounding to the researchers was that the people researchers was that the people praying also improved their praying also improved their health in 10 of the 11 criterion health in 10 of the 11 criterion categories.categories.

What does prayer teach us?What does prayer teach us? Effective Time ManagementEffective Time Management

Praying five times a day, every day is like scheduling an appointment during these times with Allaah (swt). The Praying five times a day, every day is like scheduling an appointment during these times with Allaah (swt). The Muslim learns to manage time effectively to be able to pray on time.Muslim learns to manage time effectively to be able to pray on time.

CleanlinessCleanliness The Muslim performs ablution five times a day before standing in Allaah’s presence, thus teaching us that The Muslim performs ablution five times a day before standing in Allaah’s presence, thus teaching us that

cleanliness at all times really is half of imaan.cleanliness at all times really is half of imaan.

EqualityEquality In congregation, Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder with all their brethren, regardless of income, colour or race. It In congregation, Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder with all their brethren, regardless of income, colour or race. It

is a great social equalizer.is a great social equalizer.

HumilityHumility No matter how successful the person may be, he bows and prostrates to Allaah five times a day. This establishes No matter how successful the person may be, he bows and prostrates to Allaah five times a day. This establishes

the correct relationship of man to his master and teaches him that at the end of the day, he is slave to Allaah, who the correct relationship of man to his master and teaches him that at the end of the day, he is slave to Allaah, who has given him everything.has given him everything.

Self discipline, concentrationSelf discipline, concentration In salah, all actions like eating, drinking, moving, sleeping are forbidden. The Muslim learns to control all these In salah, all actions like eating, drinking, moving, sleeping are forbidden. The Muslim learns to control all these

needs, and to concentrate solely upon standing in the presence of Allaah. Children, if taught this concept (of say, needs, and to concentrate solely upon standing in the presence of Allaah. Children, if taught this concept (of say, focusing on the place of sujood) from early on, will not face a problem of concentration in school.focusing on the place of sujood) from early on, will not face a problem of concentration in school.

Social responsibility, brotherhoodSocial responsibility, brotherhood In congregation prayers, Muslims learn that they are brothers to each other, and have social responsibilities that In congregation prayers, Muslims learn that they are brothers to each other, and have social responsibilities that

they must fulfill – for example, they learn of who is in trouble or poverty amongst them, and how they can help they must fulfill – for example, they learn of who is in trouble or poverty amongst them, and how they can help them.them.

Not simply a personal religionNot simply a personal religion Praying in congregation teaches Muslims that while prayer is an individual act, it not a personal act, it is to be Praying in congregation teaches Muslims that while prayer is an individual act, it not a personal act, it is to be

performed with the whole of the brotherhood standing together as one. Also, the mosque plays a pivotal role in the performed with the whole of the brotherhood standing together as one. Also, the mosque plays a pivotal role in the life of the believerlife of the believer

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "Allah has obligated The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "Allah has obligated five prayers. Whoever excellently performs their ablutions, prays them five prayers. Whoever excellently performs their ablutions, prays them in their proper times, completes their bows, prostrations and khushu` in their proper times, completes their bows, prostrations and khushu` has a promise from Allah that He will forgive him. And whoever does has a promise from Allah that He will forgive him. And whoever does not do that has no promise from Allah. He may either forgive him or not do that has no promise from Allah. He may either forgive him or punish him." [Malik, Ahmad, Abu Dawud, al-Nasa’I]punish him." [Malik, Ahmad, Abu Dawud, al-Nasa’I]

Umar said, while standing on the podium, "A man might have white hair Umar said, while standing on the podium, "A man might have white hair in Islam (i.e. reaches in old age while Muslim), yet has not completed in Islam (i.e. reaches in old age while Muslim), yet has not completed even one prayer for Allah, the Exalted!"  He was asked, "Why is that?"  even one prayer for Allah, the Exalted!"  He was asked, "Why is that?"  He said, "He does not perfect the prayer's required Khushu`, solemness He said, "He does not perfect the prayer's required Khushu`, solemness and attending to Allah with his heart." [Al-Ihya]and attending to Allah with his heart." [Al-Ihya]

KHUSHOO

Do Not Lose your FamilyDo Not Lose your Family

The Night PrayerThe Night Prayer Their sides part [i.e. they arise] from [their] beds." [as-Sajdah, 16]Their sides part [i.e. they arise] from [their] beds." [as-Sajdah, 16] "They used to sleep but little of the night, and in the hours before dawn "They used to sleep but little of the night, and in the hours before dawn

they would ask forgiveness." [Adh-Dhariyat, 17-18]they would ask forgiveness." [Adh-Dhariyat, 17-18]

"Is one who is devoutly obedient during periods of the night, prostrating "Is one who is devoutly obedient during periods of the night, prostrating and standing [in prayer], in fear of the hereafter and in hope of the mercy and standing [in prayer], in fear of the hereafter and in hope of the mercy of his Lord [like one who does not]? Say:' Are those who know equal to of his Lord [like one who does not]? Say:' Are those who know equal to those who do not know?' Only they will remember [who are] people of those who do not know?' Only they will remember [who are] people of understanding." [Az-Zumar, 9]understanding." [Az-Zumar, 9]

A'isha, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, A'isha, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "If a man prays in the night and sleep overcomes him during it, Allah said, "If a man prays in the night and sleep overcomes him during it, Allah writes for him the reward of his prayer, and his sleep is sadaqa for him." writes for him the reward of his prayer, and his sleep is sadaqa for him." (Malik)(Malik)

The Right Way to PrayThe Right Way to Pray 1. Make Ablution1. Make Ablution 2. Turn your face to the Qiblah2. Turn your face to the Qiblah

4. Put your right hand over your left hand and wrist and then put it over your chest. This is the sunnah. Then recite Surah Al Fatihah, without which no prayer is valid, followed by another Surah.

5. Then raise your hands again to the level of your shoulders or ears, say Allaahu Akbar and go down to Ruku. Make your head and back on one level, forming a right angle.

Then stand up from sujood to say, sami allaah huli man hamida. Then say Allaahu Akbar and go into sajdah. Your forehead, your toes, knees, nose and hands should all touch the ground

After the first sajdah, sit in jalsah, and lay your left foot flat on the ground and sit upon it, keeping your right foot errected. In Jalsah, say Rabigfirli, and then say Allaah Akbar, and go down into sajdah once again.

After the sajdah, say Allaahu Akbar again. This is the end of one Rakah, At the end of the whole salah, sit down again in the same position as in jalsah. Then raising the index finger or your right hand, say the Tashahud

Then turn to your right and left side saying the salutations.

Tips to help you pray Qiyaam ul LaylTips to help you pray Qiyaam ul Layl Being sincere towards Allaah, as He has commanded us to be sincere towards Him and Being sincere towards Allaah, as He has commanded us to be sincere towards Him and

none other in our deeds.none other in our deeds. Pray to worship Allaah alone, and for His pleasure, seeking reward from only HimPray to worship Allaah alone, and for His pleasure, seeking reward from only Him A man asked Tameem ibn Aws al-Daari, 'How do you pray at night?' He got very angry A man asked Tameem ibn Aws al-Daari, 'How do you pray at night?' He got very angry

and said, 'By Allaah, one rak'ah that I pray in secret in the small hours of the night is and said, 'By Allaah, one rak'ah that I pray in secret in the small hours of the night is more beloved to me than praying the whole night long and then telling people about it.‘more beloved to me than praying the whole night long and then telling people about it.‘

The person who wants to pray qiyaam al-layl should realize that Allaah is calling him to The person who wants to pray qiyaam al-layl should realize that Allaah is calling him to qiyaam. When the slave realizes that his Master, Who has no need of people's worship, is qiyaam. When the slave realizes that his Master, Who has no need of people's worship, is calling him to do this, he will respondcalling him to do this, he will respond

Knowing the virtues of qiyaam al-layl. Whoever knows the virtues of this act of worship will Knowing the virtues of qiyaam al-layl. Whoever knows the virtues of this act of worship will be keen to talk to Allaah, may He be exalted, and to stand before Him at that time. The be keen to talk to Allaah, may He be exalted, and to stand before Him at that time. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "The best of prayers after the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "The best of prayers after the prescribed prayers is prayer in the depths of the night, and the best of fasting after the prescribed prayers is prayer in the depths of the night, and the best of fasting after the month of Ramadaan is fasting the month of Allaah, Muharram." (reported by Muslim).month of Ramadaan is fasting the month of Allaah, Muharram." (reported by Muslim).

Abd-Allaah ibn 'Amr (may Allaah be pleased with them both) reported that the Prophet Abd-Allaah ibn 'Amr (may Allaah be pleased with them both) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "The most beloved of prayer to Allaah is (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "The most beloved of prayer to Allaah is the prayer of Dawood, and the most beloved of fasts to Allaah is the fast of Dawood. He used the prayer of Dawood, and the most beloved of fasts to Allaah is the fast of Dawood. He used to sleep for Half of the night, then get up and pray for a third of the night, then sleep for a to sleep for Half of the night, then get up and pray for a third of the night, then sleep for a sixth of the night, and he used to fast every other day.“sixth of the night, and he used to fast every other day.“

Amr ibn 'Absah reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: Amr ibn 'Absah reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "The closest that the Lord is to His slave is in the later part of the night, so if you can be one "The closest that the Lord is to His slave is in the later part of the night, so if you can be one of those who remember Allaah at that time, then do so." (Reported by al-Tirmidhi and al-of those who remember Allaah at that time, then do so." (Reported by al-Tirmidhi and al-Nisaa'i).Nisaa'i).

Studying how the salaf and righteous people practiced qiyaam al-layl and adhered to it. The Studying how the salaf and righteous people practiced qiyaam al-layl and adhered to it. The salaf used to enjoy qiyaam al-layl and rejoice greatly in doing it.salaf used to enjoy qiyaam al-layl and rejoice greatly in doing it.

Abu 'Aasim al-Nabeel said: "Abu Haneefah used to be called al-Watad (pole or pillar) Abu 'Aasim al-Nabeel said: "Abu Haneefah used to be called al-Watad (pole or pillar) because he prayed so much."because he prayed so much."

Benefits of FajrBenefits of Fajr The time following Fajr prayer is full of goodness and blessings. The The time following Fajr prayer is full of goodness and blessings. The

Prophet SAW said: "O Allah bless my Ummah in its early rising!" and Prophet SAW said: "O Allah bless my Ummah in its early rising!" and whenever he dispatched an expedition or army he sent them early at the whenever he dispatched an expedition or army he sent them early at the beginning of the day. Sakhr was a merchant who always sent his beginning of the day. Sakhr was a merchant who always sent his merchandise early in morning thus, becoming wealthy . (Tirmidhee)merchandise early in morning thus, becoming wealthy . (Tirmidhee)

There are many benefits to the health derived from waking up for Fajr There are many benefits to the health derived from waking up for Fajr prayer. prayer.

The highest proportion of ozone gas (O3) in the atmosphere is registered The highest proportion of ozone gas (O3) in the atmosphere is registered at dawn. It then gradually fades away until comlplete disappearance by at dawn. It then gradually fades away until comlplete disappearance by sunrise. sunrise.

Ozone has a very beneficial effect on the nervous system as it vivifies Ozone has a very beneficial effect on the nervous system as it vivifies the brain and energises the muscles such that when a person inhales the the brain and energises the muscles such that when a person inhales the beautiful breeze of the dawn, known as the SABAA wind, he will beautiful breeze of the dawn, known as the SABAA wind, he will experience a pleasure that is unparalleled at any other time of the day or experience a pleasure that is unparalleled at any other time of the day or night .night .

And those who guard [strictly] their And those who guard [strictly] their worship, such will be the honored ones in worship, such will be the honored ones in the Gardens [of Bliss] (Soorah 70: 34-35).the Gardens [of Bliss] (Soorah 70: 34-35).