Questions tagged [salat]
Salat الصلاة (the prayer) is the practice of formal worship in Islam.
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Is the combined salat different from the normal salat?
In the sunnah of the prophet, it is known that he would on occasion combine his salawat, especially when not doing so would cause hardship (e.g., travelling). For example, the following practice was ...
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Is there any advantage to praying in a masjid?
It is known that prayers are accepted wherever you perform them — washrooms and graveyards notwithstanding — and that it is not required to go to an actual masjid building to pray. As the ...
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Why are the two daylight prayers done silently, and the others out loud?
In the time of nabi Muhammad, zuhr (noon) and asr (afternoon) prayers were being done silent, because in the daytime there were some enemies who jeered when they heard the prayers.
However, today, we ...
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Is there a sunnah prayer before salat aljumua (Friday prayer)?
After the first adhan for salat al-jumu'a, but before the imam comes, I see many people praying two rakat. Then after the congregational salah is finished, they prayer another two rakat.
I know that ...
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What must I do if I forget and finish a 4 rakat fard salat at the end of its 2nd rakat?
Suppose that someone is praying salat of asr. After the the second rakat, he/she forgets that he has another 2 rakats and he finishes it. After he finishes everything and gets going back to his work, ...
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Is it obligatory for Muslim men to cover their heads while praying?
I have noticed that a majority of men cover their heads head with a cap or something to cover the hair while offering salah. Is this mandatory? What if sometimes you don't find a cap or cloth to cover ...
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Why Do Shia Muslims use a stone for saying prayers but Sunni Muslims don't?
I have noted that the Shia Muslims use a stone (or soil) called Turbah/Muhr for saying prayers, but the Sunni Muslims don't use that and also consider it something taboo.
Why there is such ...
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Does the idea of praying 5 times a day come from the Qur'an?
One of my maternal uncles argued that, since the Qur'an does not explicitly say anything about praying 5 times a day, it may be considered as optional/less important.
What argument can I place ...
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Should I discontinue Farz prayer if Jamat has formed?
Usually it happens while praying in prayer room at office, people gathered and form Jamat. So in this case, if you are in the middle of offering your individual Farz prayer. Should you discontinue the ...
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Is the joining of a non-Muslim in a jama'a salat allowed?
If a non-Muslim wanted to join a Muslim in his prayer, would it be allowed ? And would it be counted as Salat Jama'a for the Muslim ?
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How did the Prophet ( PBUH ) pray "Qiyam Prayer"?
Prophet Peace be upon him said:
“Pray as you have seen me praying" - Sahih Al-Bukhari
How did Prophet Muhammed Peace be upon him pray Qiyam Prayer ?
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What du'aa should I say after salah?
Is there a specific du'a that I should say after salah, or can I say any du'a? If possible, please give a transliteration of this du'a.
Note: I did some research and found multiple answers. I would ...
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Can I pray farz/fard prayer skipping its preceding sunnah prayer (when needed)?
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As an example consider Zuhr/Duhr prayer in which we have
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Suppose that when I enter Masjid/Mosque I see that the Jama'at is ...
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What is the significance of facing the Kabbah during prayer when the Earth is round?
The Earth is not flat so what is the concept of facing Kabbah during Prayer. Does it have a meaning?
Consider you are on the antipode of the Kabbah which is somewhere in Pacific ocean, if you are ...
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How can I offer prayers near the Arctic circle in Alaska? [duplicate]
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How are praying times handled in countries with a long day light?
A lot of people live near the arctic circle where the duration of daylight and night is in odd proportion. ...
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