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Why We Pray?

Prayer in the Qur’anic Sense

Prayer in the Qur’anic Sense

Do you recall when was the last time you prayed?... Readers' answers may vary, but what is common to all is that most people pray, at one time or another. Indeed, people can pray to Allah, our Lord, at any time and in any place they like, for anything they wish. ...

Prayer in Islam

Prayer in Islam

Prayer is just one act amongst many acts of worship; it holds a very special place in Islam because of the way it was enjoined. It was not brought down to earth by an Angel rather it was bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad during his unique ascension into the Heavens. ...

Prayer: Life’s Forgotten Purpose

Prayer: Life’s Forgotten Purpose

There was one commandment so important, that rather than sending angel Jibreel down with it, Allah brought the Prophet up to Himself. ...

Merits of Prostration in Prayer

Merits of Prostration in Prayer

"Whenever a Muslim performs a prostration for God's sake, God raises him one degree and absolves him of one offence." Click to read more about the merits of prostration in Prayer. ...

Ruku`: Internal Actions

Ruku`: Internal Actions

Remember that between almost every change of position we say, "Allahu Akbar." This is to remind ourselves and to alert us that Allah is greater than anything—whatever our mind is distracted with and whatever worries plague us. ...

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Fatwas & Rulings

Prayer in the Qur’anic Sense

Prayer in the Qur’anic Sense

Do you recall when was the last time you prayed?... Readers' answers may vary, but what is common to all is that most people pray, at one time or another. Indeed, people can pray to Allah, our Lord, at any time and in any place they like, for anything they wish. ...

Prayer in Islam

Prayer in Islam

Prayer is just one act amongst many acts of worship; it holds a very special place in Islam because of the way it was enjoined. It was not brought down to earth by an Angel rather it was bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad during his unique ascension into the Heavens. ...

Prayer: Life’s Forgotten Purpose

Prayer: Life’s Forgotten Purpose

There was one commandment so important, that rather than sending angel Jibreel down with it, Allah brought the Prophet up to Himself. ...

Merits of Prostration in Prayer

Merits of Prostration in Prayer

"Whenever a Muslim performs a prostration for God's sake, God raises him one degree and absolves him of one offence." Click to read more about the merits of prostration in Prayer. ...

Ruku`: Internal Actions

Ruku`: Internal Actions

Remember that between almost every change of position we say, "Allahu Akbar." This is to remind ourselves and to alert us that Allah is greater than anything—whatever our mind is distracted with and whatever worries plague us. ...

Ruku`: The Internal Component

Ruku`: The Internal Component

When we go into sujud (prostration), we know that God answers our du`a' (supplication), so we try hard to concentrate. Yet what do we feel when we go into ruku` (bowing)? ...

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Guide to Prayer

The Maghrib Prayer

The Maghrib Prayer

This videos explains how to offer the Maghrib Prayer. ...

Step by Step Guide to Prayer (2/2)

Step by Step Guide to Prayer (2/2)

What do Muslims say in the bowing and prostration positions? Is the second Rak`ah different from the first one? ...

The Zhuhr Prayer

The Zhuhr Prayer

This videos explains how to offer the Zhuhr Prayer. ...

The `Asr Prayer

The `Asr Prayer

This videos explains how to offer the `Asr Prayer. ...

The Fajr Prayer

The Fajr Prayer

How many Rak`ahs are there in the Fajr Prayer? Is the Prayer recited loudly or silently? ...

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