How to Make Intention to Pray (Niyat)

[All the information I gave here are collected from the book and I tried to make the Arabic pronunciations as much as right as possible, though I’ll recommend you to learn real Arabic pronunciations rather than reading it from English text that I provided.  And remember words of Salah/Prayer/Namaaz has to be recited in Arabic, the translation I only gave here so that you can understand the meaning what you are reciting; so that you can concentrate on prayer more politely, generously and submit your wills best way to ALLAH [S.W.T] as a most obedient servant should.]

“When you are performing Salah/Prayer/Namaaz that time you are talking with ALLAH [S.W.T] in private.”

May ALLAH Be with you and Bless you and Help you to follow the straight path.

How to Make Intention to Salah/Prayer/Namaaz (Niyat)

Important Note

Remember a person can gain more benefit if that person performs prayers in a Mosque by following the leads of Imam. Generally Fard [Obligatory] prayer has to perform behind the leads of Imam; there are some exceptions too. When a person intent to pray/Niyat behind the leads of Imam; Intention to Pray/Niyat has to change slightly than that person intent to pray and perform prayer alone. In every intention to pray/Niyat you will find [Allahuu Akbar], it’s not part of the intention rather it’s a part of Salah/Prayer/Namaaz. You have to recite it together as given below that’s why it is given together.

“For Imam/Leader (the Intention/Niyat) of Prayer is”

“Aaanaa Imamumml ‘Leman Haazara Wa Maiy-Ahzuru” < this part has to be added before > “Mutaouuazzihan” rest of the parts are same.

For example-

Salat-ul-lsha 4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatil Ishaee Faarajullahi Taala Aaanaa Imamumml ‘Leman Haazara Wa Maiy-Ahzuru Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray lsha’s 4 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer as an Imam of Present and Those Who Will Join Later Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

“For Person/Muqtadi/Followers who will follow the lead of Imam (the Intention/Niyat) of Prayer is”

“Ektadaaitu Bihazal Imam” < this part has to be added before > “Mutaouuazzihan” rest of the parts are same.

For example-

Salat-ul-lsha 4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatil Ishaee Faarajullahi Taala Ektadaaitu Bihazal Imam Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray lsha’s 4 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer by Following This Imam Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Fajr (The Morning Prayer) [2 Sunnat+2 Fard=4 Rakat]

2 Rakat Sunnat [pre-Fard]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatil Fajree, Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Fajr’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

2 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatil Fajree, Faarajullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Fajr’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Zuhr (The Noon Prayer) [4 Sunnat+4 Fard+2 Sunnat+2 Nafil= 12 Rakat]

4 Rakat Sunnat [pre-Fard]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatizzuhuree Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Zuhr’s 4 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatizzuhuree Faarajullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Fajr’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

2 Rakat Sunnat [post Fard]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatizzuhuree Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Zuhr’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Asr (The Afternoon Prayer) [4 Sunnat+4 Fard=8 Rakat]

4 Rakat Sunnat

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatil Asree Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Asr’s 4 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatil Asree Faarajullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Asr’s 4 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Maghrib (The Evening Prayer) [3 Fard+2 Sunnat+2 Nafil =7 Rakat]

3 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Salasa Rakaate Salatil Maaghribee Faarajullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Magrib’s 3 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

2 Rakat Sunnat [post Fard]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatil Maaghribee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Magrib’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-lsha (The Night Prayer) [4 Sunnat+4 Fard+2 Sunnat+2 Nafil+3 Witr= 13 Rakat]

4 Rakat Sunnat

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatil Ishaee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray lsha’s 4 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatil Ishaee Faarajullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray lsha’s 4 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

2 Rakat Sunnat [post Fard]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatil Ishaee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray lsha’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

3 Rakat Witr Waajib [essential prayer]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Salasa Rakaate Salatil Witree Wajibullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Witr’s 3 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Waajib Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Jumua (Friday Community Prayer) [4 Sunnat+2 Fard+4 Sunnat+2 Sunnat+2 Nafil= 14 Rakat]

4 Rakat Sunnat [Kablal Jumua]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatil Kablal Jumuatee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Kablal Jumua’s 4 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

2 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Ushkita Aan Jimmatee Farjuj Zuhuree Beeadai Rakatai Salatil Jumuatee Faarajullahi Taala Ektadaaitu Bihazal Imam Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Jumua’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer for Which the Custody of Zuhur’s Faaraj Prayer Has Been Taken Away From Me, By Following This Imam Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

4 Rakat Sunnat [Ba’dal Jumua]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salatil Ba’dal Jumuatee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Ba’dal Jumua’s 4 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

2 Rakat Sunnat [Waqte]

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatil Waqtee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray 2 Rakat Rasul’s Waqte’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Nafil Prayer (Voluntary Prayer) [2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatin Naflee Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray 2 Rakat Nafil Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Tahiaat-ul-Wadu’ Prayer (Prayer after performing Ablution) [2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salateet Taahiaatil Woazue Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Tahiaatool Wadu’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Dukhul-ul-Mashjid Prayer (Prayer after entering the Mosque) [2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaateed Doukhulil Mashjiidee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Dukhulul Mashjid’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ut-Tahajjud (Prayer at Night before Dawn) [2*6=12 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaateet Tahajjudee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Tahajjud’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ut-Taraweeh (Praying at Night in Ramadaan) [2*10=20 Rakat]

2 Rakat Sunnat

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaateet Taraweehee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Taraweeh’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

‘Id–ul-Fitr Prayer (Prayer of Eid–ul-Fitr) [2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Wajib

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatil ‘Idil Fitree Maa Sittati Taqberateyun Wajibateyun Wajibullahi Taala Ektadaaitu Bihazal Imam Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray with Extra 6 Waajib Taqbeer’s ‘Id–ul-Fitr’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Wajib Prayer Facing towards Kabah, By Following This Imam Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

‘Id–ul-Adha Prayer (Prayer of Eid–ul-Adha) [2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Wajib

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatil ‘Idil Aajhaa Maa Sittati Taqberateyun Wajibateyun Wajibullahi Taala Ektadaaitu Bihazal Imam Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray with Extra 6 Waajib Taqbeer’s ‘Id–ul-Adha’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Wajib Prayer Facing towards Kabah, By Following This Imam Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Lailat-ul-Barat Prayer (Prayer of the Night of Forgiveness) [2*6=12 at least or More Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatee Laailatil Baratee Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Lailatul Barat’s 2 Rakat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Lailat-ul-Qadar Prayer (Prayer of the Night of Decree) [2*6=12 at least or More Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatee Laailatil Qaadree Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Lailatul Qadar’s 2 Raka Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Lailat-ul-Miraj Prayer (Prayer of the Night of Ascent) [2*6=12 at least or More Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salatee Laailatil Miraajee Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Lailatul Miraj’s 2 Rakat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Ishraaq (Prayer after Sunrise) [2*2=4 Rakat (at least 2 Rakat)]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaatil Ishraqee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Ishraaq’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ut-Duha/Chasht (Prayer before Meridian) [2*6=12 Rakat (at least 2 Rakat)]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaateed Duhaaee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Duhas’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Awaabeen [Prayer after Evening Prayer (Salat-ul-Maghrib)] [2*3=6 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaatil Awabee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Awwaabeen’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ut-Tasbih (Prayer for Forgiveness of All Sin) [4*1=4 Rakat (at least once in a Lifetime)]

4 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Arbaa Rakaate Salaateet Taasbiihee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Salatut Tashih’s 4 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ut-Tauba (Prayer of Repentance) [2*1=2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaateet Tauba’aee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Salatut Tauba’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Istisqaa (Prayer for Rain) [2*1=2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaatil Ishtiqaratee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Salatut Tauba’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Kusuf (Prayer of Solar Eclipses) [2*1=2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaatil Kuusufee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Salatut Kusuf’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Salat-ul-Qhusuf (Prayer of Lunar Eclipses) [2*1=2 Rakat]

2 Rakat Nafil

Pronunciation:

“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Ta’ala Rakatai Salaatil Qhusufee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”

Translation:

(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Salatut Khusuf’s 2 Rakat Rasul’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)

Some Important Tasbih and Other Intention

Tasbih for Perfoming Salat-ut-Tasbih (Prayer for Forgiveness of All Sin)

Pronunciation:

“Subhanaal-Laahi Wa-l-Haamdu Lil-Laahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illaal-Laahu Wal-Laahu Akbar”

Translation

(Glory be to ALLAH and Praise to ALLAH, and there is none worthy of worship but ALLAH, and ALLAH is the Greatest.)

Obligatory (Fard) Bath (Ghusl) Intention (Niyat)

Pronunciation:

“Nawaytoul Gushlaa Lirafi-l-Janabat”

Translation:

(I intent to perform bath for purify from impurity.)

[After every ‘Fard [obligatory] Prayer’ recites atleast once ‘Ayat Al-Kursi’ (i.e.-[2:255] 2.Surat Al-Baqarah (The Cow) – سورة البقرة ). It is not mandatory but accepts it as a glad tiding from our beloved Prophet [S.A.W.S]. Because, in this verse (i.e. ‘Ayat Al-Kursi’) there is a lot favor for you kept by ALLAH [S.W.T].]

اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ

Pronunciation

“Allahu la ilaha illahuwa alhayyu alqayyoomu la ta/khuthuhusinatun wala nawmun lahu ma fee assamawatiwama fee al-ardi man tha allatheeyashfaAAu AAindahu illa bi-ithnihi yaAAlamu mabayna aydeehim wama khalfahum wala yuheetoonabishay-in min AAilmihi illa bima shaawasiAAa kursiyyuhu assamawati wal-ardawala yaooduhu hifthuhumawahuwa alAAaliyyu alAAatheem”

Translation

ALLAH – there is no deity except HIM, the EVER-LIVING, the SUSTAINER of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes HIM nor sleep. To HIM belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with HIM except by HIS permission? HE knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of HIS knowledge except for what HE wills. HIS Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires HIM not. And HE is the MOST HIGH, the MOST GREAT.

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Some Hadith Regarding SALAH/PRAYERS/NAMAAZ

[Abu’Dawood & Tirmidhi]

Our Beloved Prophet [S.A.W.S] said to his uncle Abbas (R.A) Oh uncle shall I not give you! Shall I not grant you! Shall I not award you! Shall I not do mercy on you! When you do ten things ALLAH [S.W.T] will forgive your sins: of the future and of the past; new and old; those you have forgotten and those you did knowingly; big and small; hidden and revealed. Then Prophet [S.A.W.S] explained the taught the way to pray Salatul Tasbih and then said if you can pray this salah once a day, if you can not pray once a day then every Friday, and even if this is not possible then once a month and even if this is not possible then once a year and even if this is not possible then at least once in a lifetime.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 7:

  Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles):

1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but ALLAH [S.W.T] and Muhammad [S.A.W.S] is ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle.

2. To offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly.

3. To pay Zakat (i.e. obligatory charity).

4. To perform Hajj. (i.e. Pilgrimage toMecca)

5. To observe fast during the month of Ramadan.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 4: Wudu’, Number 184:

  Narrated Asma’ bint Abu Bakr (R.A):

  I came to ‘Aisha (R.A) the wife of the Prophet [S.A.W.S] during the solar eclipse. The people were standing and offering the prayer and she was also praying. I asked her, “What is wrong with the people?” She beckoned with her hand towards the sky and said, “Subhan ALLAH.” I asked her, “Is there a sign?” She pointed out, “Yes.” So I, too, stood for the prayer till I fell unconscious and later on I poured water on my head. After the prayer, ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] praised and glorified ALLAH and said, “Just now I have seen something which I never saw before at this place of mine, including Paradise and Hell. I have been inspired (and have understood) that you will be put to trials in your graves and these trials will be like the trials of Ad-Dajjal, or nearly like it (the sub narrator is not sure of what Asma’ said). Angels (P.B.U.T) will come to every one of you and ask, ‘What do you know about this man?’ A believer will reply, ‘He is Muhammad [S.A.W.S], ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle, and he came to us with self-evident truth and guidance. So we accepted his teaching, believed and followed him.’ Then the Angels will say to him to sleep in peace as they have come to know that he was a believer. On the other hand a hypocrite or a doubtful person will reply, ‘I do not know but heard the people saying something and so I said the same.’

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 8: Prayers, Number 345:

  Narrated Abu Dhar (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “While I was atMeccathe roof of my house was opened and Gabriel (P.B.U.H) descended, opened my chest, and washed it with Zam-zam water. Then he brought a golden tray full of wisdom and faith and having poured its contents into my chest, he closed it. Then he took my hand and ascended with me to the nearest heaven, when I reached the nearest heaven, Gabriel (P.B.U.H) said to the gatekeeper of the heaven, ‘Open (the gate).’ The gatekeeper asked, ‘Who is it?’ Gabriel (P.B.U.H) answered: ‘Gabriel.’ He asked, ‘Is there anyone with you?’ Gabriel (P.B.U.H) replied, ‘Yes, Muhammad is with me.’ He asked, ‘Has he been called?’ Gabriel (P.B.U.H) said, ‘Yes.’ So the gate was opened and we went over the nearest heaven and there we saw a man sitting with some people on his right and some on his left. When he looked towards his right, he laughed and when he looked toward his left he wept. Then he said, ‘Welcome! O pious Prophet and pious son.’ I asked Gabriel, ‘Who is he?’ He replied, ‘He is Adam and the people on his right and left are the souls of his offspring. Those on his right are the people of Paradise and those on his left are the people of Hell and when he looks towards his right he laughs and when he looks towards his left he weeps.’ Then he ascended with me till he reached the second heaven and he (Gabriel) said to its gatekeeper, ‘Open (the gate).’ The gatekeeper said to him the same as the gatekeeper of the first heaven had said and he opened the gate. Anas (R.A) said: “Abu Dhar (R.A) added that the Prophet [S.A.W.S] met Adam, Idris, Moses, Jesus and Abraham (P.B.U.T), he (Abu Dhar) did not mention on which heaven they were but he mentioned that he (the Prophet) met Adam (P.B.U.H) on the nearest heaven and Abraham (P.B.U.H) on the sixth heaven. Anas (R.A) said, “When Gabriel (P.B.U.H) along with the Prophet [S.A.W.S] passed by Idris (P.B.U.H), the latter said, ‘Welcome! O pious Prophet and pious brother.’ The Prophet [S.A.W.S] asked, ‘Who is he?’ Gabriel (P.B.U.H) replied, ‘He is Idris.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] added, “I passed by Moses (P.B.U.H) and he said, ‘Welcome! O pious Prophet and pious brother.’ I asked Gabriel (P.B.U.H), ‘Who is he?’ Gabriel (P.B.U.H) replied, ‘He is Moses.’ Then I passed by Jesus (P.B.U.H) and he said, ‘Welcome! O pious brother and pious Prophet.’ I asked, ‘Who is he?’ Gabriel (P.B.U.H) replied, ‘He is Jesus. Then I passed by Abraham (P.B.U.H) and he said, ‘Welcome! O pious Prophet and pious son.’ I asked Gabriel, ‘Who is he?’ Gabriel (P.B.U.H) replied, ‘He is Abraham. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] added, ‘Then Gabriel (P.B.U.H) ascended with me to a place where I heard the creaking of the pens.” Ibn Hazm and Anas bin Malik (R.A) said: The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Then ALLAH [S.W.T] enjoined fifty prayers on my followers when I returned with this order of ALLAH [S.W.T], I passed by Moses (P.B.U.H) who asked me, ‘What has ALLAH [S.W.T] enjoined on your followers?’ I replied, ‘He has enjoined fifty prayers on them.’ Moses (P.B.U.H) said, ‘Go back to your LORD (and appeal for reduction) for your followers will not be able to bear it.’ (So I went back to ALLAH [S.W.T] and requested for reduction) and He reduced it to half. When I passed by Moses (P.B.U.H) again and informed him about it, he said, ‘Go back to your LORD as your followers will not be able to bear it.’ So I returned to ALLAH [S.W.T] and requested for further reduction and half of it was reduced. I again passed by Moses (P.B.U.H) and he said to me: ‘Return to your LORD, for your followers will not be able to bear it. So I returned to ALLAH [S.W.T] and He said, ‘These are five prayers and they are all (equal to) fifty (in reward) for My Word does not change.’ I returned to Moses (P.B.U.H) and he told me to go back once again. I replied, ‘Now I feel shy of asking my LORD again.’ Then Gabriel (P.B.U.H) took me till we ” reached Sidrat-il-Muntaha (Lote tree of; the utmost boundary) which was shrouded in colors, indescribable. Then I was admitted into Paradise where I found small (tents or) walls (made) of pearls and its earth was of musk.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 8: Prayers, Number 392:

  Narrated Bara’ bin ‘Azib (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] prayed facing Baitul-Maqdis for sixteen or seventeen months but he loved to face the Ka’ba (atMecca) so ALLAH [S.W.T] revealed: “Verily, WE have seen the turning of your face to the heaven!” (2:144) So the Prophet [S.A.W.S] faced the Ka’ba and the fools amongst the people namely “the Jews” said, “What has turned them from their Qibla (Bait-ul-Maqdis) which they formerly observed”" (ALLAH [S.W.T] revealed): “Say: ‘To ALLAH belongs the East and the West. HE guides whom HE will to a straight path’.” (2:142) A man prayed with the Prophet (facing the Ka’ba) and went out. He saw some of the Ansar praying the ‘Asr prayer with their faces towards Bait-ul-Maqdis, he said, “I bear witness that I prayed with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] facing the Ka’ba.” So all the people turned their faces towards the Ka’ba.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 8: Prayers, Number 435:

  Narrated Abu Qatada Al-Aslami (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “If anyone of you enters a Mosque, he should pray two Rakat before sitting.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 8: Prayers, Number 462:

  Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (R.A):

  A man came to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] while he was delivering the sermon and asked him how to offer the night prayers. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] replied, ‘Pray two Rakat at a time and then two and then two and so on and if you are afraid of dawn (the approach of the time of the Fajr prayer) pray one Rak’a and that will be the Witr for all the Rakat which you have prayed.” Narrated ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (R.A): A man called the Prophet [S.A.W.S] while he was in the Mosque.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 9: Virtues of the Prayer Hall Number 489:

  Narrated Busr bin Said (R.A):

  That Zaid bin Khalid sent him to Abi Juhaim (R.A) to ask him what he had heard from ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] about a person passing in front of another person who was praying. Abu Juhaim (R.A) replied, “ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, ‘If the person who passes in front of another person in prayer knew the magnitude of his sin he would prefer to wait for 40 (days, months or years) rather than to pass in front of him.” Abu An-Nadr (R.A) said, “I do not remember exactly whether he said 40 days, months or years.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 10: Times of the Prayers, Number 506:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] saying, “If there was a river at the door of anyone of you and he took a bath in it five times a day would you notice any dirt on him?” They said, “Not a trace of dirt would be left.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] added, “That is the example of the five prayers with which ALLAH blots out (annuls) evil deeds.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 10: Times of the Prayers, Number 527:

  Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Whoever misses the ‘Asr prayer (intentionally) then it is as if he lost his family and property.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 10: Times of the Prayers, Number 529:

  Narrated Qais (R.A):

  Jarir (R.A) said, “We were with the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and he looked at the moon–full-moon–and said, ‘Certainly you will see your LORD as you see this moon and you will have no trouble in seeing HIM. So if you can avoid missing (through sleep or business, etc.) a prayer before the sun-rise (Fajr) and a prayer before sunset (‘Asr), you must do so.’ He then recited ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Statement: And celebrate the Praises of your LORD before The rising of the sun and before (its) setting.” (50.39) Isma’il (R.A) said, “Offer those prayers and do not miss them.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 10: Times of the Prayers, Number 532:

  Narrated Salim bin ‘Abdullah (R.A):

  My father said, “I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] saying, ‘The period of your stay as compared to the previous nations is like the period equal to the time between the ‘Asr prayer and sunset. The people of the Torah were given the Torah and they acted (upon it) till mid-day then they were exhausted and were given one Qirat (of gold) each. And then the people of the Gospel were given the Gospel and they acted (upon it) till the ‘Asr prayer then they were exhausted and were given one Qirat each. And then we were given the Qur’an and we acted (upon it) till sunset and we were given two Qirats each. On that the people of both the scriptures said, ‘O our LORD! YOU have given them two Qirats and given us one Qirat, though we have worked more than they.’ ALLAH [S.W.T] said, ‘Have I usurped some of your right?’ They said, ‘No.’ ALLAH [S.W.T] said: “That is my Blessing I bestow upon whomsoever I wish.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 10: Times of the Prayers, Number 535:

  Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] used to pray the Zuhr at mid-day, and the ‘Asr at a time when the sun was still bright, the Maghrib after sunset (at its stated time) and the Isha at a variable time. Whenever he saw the people assembled (for Isha’ prayer) he would pray earlier and if the people delayed, he would delay the prayer. And they or the Prophet [S.A.W.S] used to offer the Fajr Prayers when it still dark.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 10: Times of the Prayers, Number 548:

  Narrated Abu Bakr bin Abi Musa (R.A):

  My father said, “ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, ‘whoever prays the two cool prayers (‘Asr and Fajr) will go to Paradise.’ “

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 10: Times of the Prayers, Number 554:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Whoever could get one Rak’a of a prayer, (in its proper time) he has got the prayer.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 10: Times of the Prayers, Number 559:

  Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “None of you should try to pray at sunrise or sunset.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11: Call to Prayers (Adhaan), Number 620:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “The reward of the prayer offered by a person in congregation is twenty five times greater than that of the prayer offered in one’s house or in the market (alone). And this is because if he performs ablution and does it perfectly and then proceeds to the Mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for every step he takes towards the Mosque, he is upgraded one degree in reward and his one sin is taken off (crossed out) from his accounts (of deeds). When he offers his prayer, the Angels (P.B.U.T) keep on asking ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Blessings and ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Forgiveness for him as long as he is (staying) at his Musalla. They say, ‘O ALLAH! Bestow YOUR Blessings upon him, be Merciful and kind to him.’ And one is regarded in prayer as long as one is waiting for the prayer.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11: Call to Prayers (Adhaan), Number 623:

  Narrated Abu Musa (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “The people who get tremendous reward for the prayer are those who are farthest away (from the Mosque) and then those who are next farthest and so on. Similarly one who waits to pray with the Imam has greater reward than one who prays and goes to bed.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11: Call to Prayers (Adhaan), Number 624:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “While a man was going on a way, he saw a thorny branch and removed it from the way and ALLAH [S.W.T] became pleased by his action and Forgave him for that.” Then the Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Five are martyrs: One who dies of plague, one who dies of an abdominal disease, one who dies of drowning, one who is buried alive (and) dies and one who is killed in ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s cause.” (The Prophet [S.A.W.S] further said, “If the people knew the reward for pronouncing the Adhan and for standing in the first row (in the congregational prayer) and found no other way to get it except by drawing lots they would do so, and if they knew the reward of offering the Zuhr prayer early (in its stated time), they would race for it and they knew the reward for ‘Isha’ and Fajr prayers in congregation, they would attend them even if they were to crawl’)

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11: Call to Prayers (Adhaan), Number 642:

  Narrated Nafi’ (R.A):

  Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) said, “ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, ‘If the supper is served for anyone of you and the Iqama is pronounced, start with the supper and don’t be in haste (and carry on eating) till you finish it.” If food was served for Ibn ‘Umar (R.A) and Iqama was pronounced, he never came to the prayer till he finished it (i.e. food) in spite of the fact that he heard the recitation (of the Qur’an) by the Imam (in the prayer). Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (R.A): The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “If anyone of you is having his meals, he should not hurry up till he is; satisfied even if the prayer has been started.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11: Call to Prayers (Adhaan), Number 663:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “If the Imam leads the prayer correctly then he and you will receive the rewards but if he makes a mistake (in the prayer) then you will receive the reward for the prayer and the sin will be his.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11: Call to Prayers (Adhaan), Number 689:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “The Imam is (appointed) to be followed. So do not differ from him, bow when he bows, and say, “Rabbana-lakal hamd” if he says “Sami’a-l-lahu Liman hamida”; and if he prostrates, prostrate (after him), and if he prays sitting, pray sitting all together, and straighten the rows for the prayer, as the straightening of the rows is amongst those things which make your prayer a correct and perfect one.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 11: Call to Prayers (Adhaan), Number 692:

  Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Straighten your rows for I see you from behind my back.” Anas (R.A) added, “Everyone of us used to put his shoulder with the shoulder of his companion and his foot with the foot of his companion.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 12: Characteristics of Prayer, Number 707:

  Narrated Sahl bin Sa’d (R.A):

  The people were ordered to place the right hand on the left forearm in the prayer. Abu Hazim (R.A) said, “I knew that the order was from the Prophet [S.A.W.S].”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 12: Characteristics of Prayer, Number 717:

  Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “What is wrong with those people who look towards the sky during the prayer?” His talk grew stern while delivering this speech and he said, “They should stop (looking towards the sky during the prayer); otherwise their eye-sight would be taken away.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 12: Characteristics of Prayer, Number 718:

  Narrated ‘Aisha (R.A):

  I asked ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] about looking hither and thither in prayer. He replied, “It is a way of stealing by which satan takes away (a portion) from the prayer of a person.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 12: Characteristics of Prayer, Number 723:

  Narrated ‘Ubada bin As-Samit (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Whoever does not recite Al-Fatiha in his prayer, his prayer is invalid.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 12: Characteristics of Prayer, Number 724:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] entered the Mosque and a person followed him. The man prayed and went to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and greeted him. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] returned the greeting and said to him, “Go back and pray, for you have not prayed.” The man went back prayed in the same way as before, returned and greeted the Prophet [S.A.W.S] who said, “Go back and pray, for you have not prayed.” This happened thrice. The man said, “By HIM WHO sent you with the Truth, I cannot offer the prayer in a better way than this. Please, teach me how to pray.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “When you stand for Prayer say Takbir and then recite from the Holy Qur’an (of what you know by heart) and then bow till you feel at ease. Then raise your head and stand up straight, then prostrate till you feel at ease during your prostration, then sit with calmness till you feel at ease (do not hurry) and do the same in all your prayers.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 12: Characteristics of Prayer, Number 804:

Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

Some poor people came to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and said, “The wealthy people will get higher grades and will have permanent enjoyment and they pray like us and fast as we do. They have more money by which they perform the Hajj, and ‘Umra; fight and struggle in ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s cause and give in charity.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Shall I not tell you a thing upon which if you acted you would catch up with those who have surpassed you? Nobody would overtake you and you would be better than the people amongst whom you live except those who would do the same. Say “Subhan-ALLAH”, “Alhamdu-lillah” and “Allahu Akbar” thirty three times each after every (compulsory) prayer.” We differed and some of us said that we should say, “Subhan- ALLAH” thirty three times and “Alhamdu lillah” thirty three times and “Allahu Akbar” thirty four times. I went to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] who said, “Say, “Subhan-ALLAH” and “Alhamdu-lillah” and “Allahu Akbar” all together for thirty three times.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 12: Characteristics of Prayer, Number 817:

Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri (R.A):

The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Ghusl (taking a bath) on Friday is compulsory for every Muslim reaching the age of puberty.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 2, Book 13: Friday Prayer, Number 51:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “When it is a Friday, the Angels (P.B.U.T) stand at the gate of the Mosque and keep on writing the names of the persons coming to the Mosque in succession according to their arrivals. The example of the one who enters the Mosque in the earliest hour is that of one offering a camel (in sacrifice). The one coming next is like one offering a cow and then a ram and then a chicken and then an egg respectively. When the Imam comes out (for Jumua prayer) they (i.e. Angels (P.B.U.T)) fold their papers and listen to the Khutba.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 2, Book 13: Friday Prayer, Number 56:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “When the Imam is delivering the Khutba, and you ask your companion to keep quiet and listen, then no doubt you have done an evil act.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 2, Book 21: Prayer at Night (Tahajjud), Number 246:

Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Our LORD, the Blessed, theSuperior, comes every night down on the nearest Heaven to us when the last third of the night remains, saying: “Is there anyone to invoke ME, so that I may respond to invocation? Is there anyone to ask ME, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking MY Forgiveness, so that I may Forgive him?”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 2, Book 22: Actions while Praying, Number 294:

  Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Masud (R.A):

  We used to say the greeting, name and greet each other in the prayer. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] heard it and said:–”Say, ‘At-tahiyyatu lil-lahi was-salawatu wat-taiyibatu . Assalamu ‘Alaika aiyuha-n-Nabiyu wa-rahmatu-l-lahi wa-barakatuhu. Assalamu alainawa-’ala ‘ibadi-l-lahi as-salihin.. Ashhadu an la ilaha illa-l-lah wa ashhadu anna Muhammad an ‘abdu hu wa Rasuluh. (All the compliments are for ALLAH and all the prayers and all the good things (are for ALLAH). Peace be on you, O Prophet, and ALLAH’s Mercy and Blessings (are on you). And Peace be on us and on the good (pious) worshipers of ALLAH [S.W.T]. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped but ALLAH and that Muhammad is HIS slave and Apostle.) So, when you have said this, then you have surely sent the greetings to every good (pious) worshipper of ALLAH [S.W.T], whether he be in the Heaven or on the Earth.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 2, Book 23: Funerals (Al-Janaa’iz), Number 331:

Narrated Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] ordered us to do seven things and forbade us to do other seven. He ordered us: to follow the funeral procession. to visit the sick, to accept invitations, to help the oppressed, to fulfill the oaths, to return the greeting and to reply to the sneezer: (saying, “May ALLAH [S.W.T] be merciful on you,” provided the sneezer says, “All the praises are for ALLAH [S.W.T],”). He forbade us to use silver utensils and dishes and to wear golden rings, silk (clothes), Dibaj (pure silk cloth), Qissi and Istabraq (two kinds of silk cloths).

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 3, Book 32: Praying at Night in Ramadaan (Taraweeh), Number 226:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  I heard ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] saying regarding Ramadan, “Whoever prayed at night in it (the month of Ramadan) out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward from ALLAH [S.W.T], then all his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 6, Book 60: Prophetic Commentary on the Qur’an (Tafseer of the Prophet [S.A.W.S], Number 2:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “When the Imam says: ‘Ghair-il-Maghdubi ‘Alaihim Walad-Dallin (i.e. not the path of those who earn YOUR Anger, nor the path of those who went astray (1.7)), then you must say, ‘Aameen’, for if one’s utterance of ‘Aameen’ coincides with that of the Angels (P.B.U.T) , then his past sins will be Forgiven.”

Some Important Arabic Terms Translation and Understanding Them

Bismillahi arrahmani arraheem [In the name of ALLAH, Most Gracious, Most Merciful] before starting anything one must say it.

Allahuu Akbar [ALLAH is Most Great]

Alhaamdu Lillah [All praise is due to ALLAH] this is the best way to Praise among all Praises. One must say it after listening any good news or becoming satisfied by something or after completing the meal. And if anyone sneezes that person should say Alhamdu Lillah after sneeze. And other in response to this should say Yar- haamuk-ALLAH.

Yar-haamuk-ALLAH [May ALLAH bestow HIS Mercy on you] replying to sneezes after listening Alhamdu Lillah from sneezer.

Allahumma Aameen [O’ ALLAH! Accept our invocation]

Aastaghfirullah [I seek forgiveness from ALLAH]

Assaalaamu ‘Alaykum wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Baraakatu [Peace be upon you and the Mercy of ALLAH and HIS Blessing] the response to this greeting is

Wa-’Alaykum ussaalaam wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Baraakatu [And on you be the Peace and Mercy of ALLAH and HIS Blessing]

A.S. (‘Alayhis-salaam) [Peace be upon him] (P.B.U.H); this expression should be used after stating the names of the noble Angels (i.e. Jibraeel, Mikaeel, etc.) or Prophets who came before Hadrat Muhammad [S.A.W.S]

Innaaa Lillahi Wa Innaaa Illahi Raajiuun [To ALLAH we belong and to HIM is our return] said to mourners, or if anyone touched by calamity.

Insha’ALLAH [If ALLAH wishes] one must say Insha’ALLAH before that person talk and listen about any future intention.

Masha’ALLAH [ALLAH has willed it]

Raadiya’Allahu anhu [May ALLAH be pleased with him] (R.A); When mentioning Sahaba [the companions] of Hadrat Muhammad [S.A.W.S.], Raadiya’Allahu anhu (for males/him) and Radiy’Allahu aanha (for females/her) Radiy’Allahu anhuuma (for them) are used.

S.A.W.S. (Salla’Allahuu Alayhi Wa-Sallaam) [May ALLAH Bless him and grant him Peace] [S.A.W.] or [P.B.U.H.] or [S]; The expression should be used after stating Prophet Muhammad [S.A.W.S.]‘s name.

S.W.T (Subhaanahuu Wa Ta’ala) [Glorified and Exalted is ALLAH]; This phrase appears after the name of ALLAH [S.W.T] its seen as an act of reverence and devotion towards ALLAH [S.W.T] .

Subhan ALLAH [Glory be to ALLAH] one must say Subhan ALLAH whenever a person hear or see anything and become surprised and mesmerized by it.

The Secret You Should Know

Al-Tirmidhi

  Recorded that Abu Huraira (R.A) said:

  “The Messenger of ALLAH [S.W.T] [S.A.W.S] said, May he be humiliated, the man in whose presence I am mentioned and he does not send Salah upon me; may he be humiliated, the man who sees the month of Ramadan come and go, and he is not forgiven; may he be humiliated, the man whose parents live to old age and they do not cause him to be granted admittance to Paradise.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 47:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  One day while the Prophet [S.A.W.S] was sitting in the company of some people, (The Angel) Gabriel (P.B.U.H) came and asked, “What is faith?” ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] replied, ‘Faith is to believe in ALLAH [S.W.T], HIS Angels (P.B.U.T), (the) meeting with HIM, HIS Apostles (P.B.U.T), and to believe in Resurrection.” Then he further asked, “What is Islam?” ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] replied, “To worship ALLAH [S.W.T] Alone and none else, to offer prayers perfectly to pay the compulsory charity (Zakat) and to observe fasts during the month of Ramadan.” Then he further asked, “What is Ihsan (perfection)?” ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] replied, “To worship ALLAH [S.W.T] as if you see HIM, and if you cannot achieve this state of devotion then you must consider that HE is looking at you.” Then he further asked, “When will the Hour be established?” ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] replied, “The answerer has no better knowledge than the questioner. But I will inform you about its portents.

1. When a slave (lady) gives birth to her master.

2. When the shepherds of black camels start boasting and competing with others in the construction of higher buildings. And the Hour is one of five things which nobody knows except ALLAH [S.W.T]. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] then recited: “Verily, with ALLAH [S.W.T] (Alone) is the knowledge of the Hour–.” (31. 34) Then that man (Gabriel (P.B.U.H)) left and the Prophet [S.A.W.S] asked his companions to call him back, but they could not see him. Then the Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “That was Gabriel (P.B.U.H) who came to teach the people their religion.” Abu ‘Abdullah (R.A) said: He (the Prophet [S.A.W.S]) considered all that as a part of faith.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 12: Characteristics of Prayer, Number 804:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  Some poor people came to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and said, “The wealthy people will get higher grades and will have permanent enjoyment and they pray like us and fast as we do. They have more money by which they perform the Hajj, and ‘Umra; fight and struggle in ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s cause and give in charity.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Shall I not tell you a thing upon which if you acted you would catch up with those who have surpassed you? Nobody would overtake you and you would be better than the people amongst whom you live except those who would do the same. Say “Subhan-ALLAH”, “Alhamdu-lillah” and “Allahu Akbar” thirty three times each after every (compulsory) prayer.” We differed and some of us said that we should say, “Subhan-ALLAH” thirty three times and “Alhamdu lillah” thirty three times and “Allahu Akbar” thirty four times. I went to the Prophet [S.A.W.S] who said, “Say, “Subhan-ALLAH” and “Alhamdu-lillah” and “Allahu Akbar” all together for thirty three times.”

According to Sahih Bukhari: Volume 7, Book 64: Supporting the Family, Number 274:

  The Messenger of ALLAH [S.A.W.S] said, when you go to bed, say,

  “Allahu Akbar” thirty-four times, and “Subhan ALLAH” thirty-three times, and “Al-Ḥamdu Lillah” thirty-three times for that is better than a servant.”

Sahih Muslim: Chapter 1, Book 2: Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah), Number 0432:

  Abu Malik at-Ash’ari (R.A) reported:

  ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Messenger [S.A.W.S] said: Cleanliness is half of faith and al-Hamdu Liliah (Praise be to ALLAH) fills the scale, and Subhan ALLAH (Glory be to ALLAH) and al-Hamdu Liliah (Praise be to ALLAH) fill up what is between the heavens and the earth, and prayer is a light, and charity is proof (of one’s faith) and endurance is a brightness and the Holy Qur’an is a proof on your behalf or against you. All men go out early in the morning and sell themselves, thereby setting themselves free or destroying themselves.

Sahih Muslim: Chapter 16, Book 5: Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat), Number 2198:

  Abu Dharr (R.A) reported:

  Some of the people from among the Companions (R.A) of the Apostle of ALLAH [S.W.T] [S.A.W.S] said to him: Messenger of ALLAH [S.W.T] [S.A.W.S], the rich have taken away (air the) reward. They observe prayer as we do; they keep the fasts as we keep, and they give Sadaqa out of their surplus riches. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) said: Has ALLAH [S.W.T] not prescribed for you (a course) by following which you can (also) do sadaqa? In every declaration of the Glorification of ALLAH [S.W.T] (i.e. saying Subhan ALLAH) there is a Sadaqa, and every Takbir (i.e. saying ALLAHU Akbar) is a sadaqa, and every Praise of HIS (saying al-Hamdu Lillah) is a Sadaqa and every declaration that HE is ONE (La illha ill-ALLAH) is a sadaqa, and enjoining of good is a sadaqa, and forbidding of that which is evil is a Sadaqa, and in man’s sexual Intercourse (with his wife,) there is a Sadaqa. They (the Companions (R.A)) said: Messenger of ALLAH [S.W.T] [S.A.W.S], is there reward for him who satisfies his sexual passion among us? He said: Tell me, if he were to devote it to something forbidden, would it not be a sin on his part? Similarly, if he were to devote it to something lawful, he should have a reward.

Sahih Muslim: Chapter 9, Book 2: Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah), Number 0482:

  Abu Huraira (R.A) reported:

  ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Messenger [S.A.W.S] came to the graveyard and said: Peace be upon you! The abode of the believing people and we if ALLAH [S.W.T] so wills, are about to join you. I love to see my brothers. They (the hearers) said: Arn’t we your brothers-Messenger of ALLAH [S.W.T]? He said: You are my companions, and our brothers are those who have, so far, not come into the world. They said: ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Messenger [S.A.W.S], how would you recognize those persons of your Ummah who have not yet been born? He said: Suppose a man had horses with white blazes on fore- heads and legs among horses which were all black, tell me, would he not recognize his own horses? They said: Certainly. ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Messenger [S.A.W.S]. He said: They would come with white faces and arms and legs owing to ablution, and I would arrive at the Cistern before them. Some people would be driven away from my Cistern as the stray camel is driven away. I would call out. Come, come. Then it would be said (to me): These people changed themselves after you, and I would say: Be off, be off.

Sahih Muslim: Chapter 16, Book 5: Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat), Number 2199:

  ‘A’isha (R.A) reported:

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] as saying: Every one of the children of Adam (P.B.U.H) has been created with three hundred and sixty joints; so he who declares the Glory of ALLAH [S.W.T], Praises ALLAH [S.W.T], declares ALLAH [S.W.T] to be ONE, Glorifies ALLAH [S.W.T], and seeks Forgiveness from ALLAH [S.W.T], and removes stone, or thorn, or bone from people’s path, and enjoins what is good and forbids from evil, to the number of those three hundred and sixty-four, will walk that day having removed himself from Hell.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 10:

  Narrated Abu Musa (R.A):

  Some people asked ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S], “Whose Islam is the best? i.e. (Who is a very good Muslim)?” He replied, “One who avoids harming the Muslims with his tongue and hands.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 30:

  Narrated Al-Ahnaf bin Qais (R.A):

  While I was going to help this man (‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib), Abu Bakar (R.A) met me and asked, “Where are you going?” I replied, “I am going to help that person.” He said, “Go back for I have heard ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] saying, ‘When two Muslims fight (meet) each other with their swords, both the murderer as well as the murdered will go to the Hell-fire.’ I said, ‘O ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle! It is all right for the murderer but what about the murdered one?’ ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S.] replied, “He surely had the intention to kill his companion.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 33:

 Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Whoever has the following four (characteristics) will be a pure hypocrite and whoever has one of the following four characteristics will have one characteristic of hypocrisy unless and until he gives it up.

1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays.

2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie.

3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous.

4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting manner.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 38:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the nights.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 41:

  Narrated ‘Aisha (R.A):

  Once the Prophet [S.A.W.S] came while a woman was sitting with me. He said, “Who is she?” I replied, “She is so and so,” and told him about her (excessive) praying. He said disapprovingly, “Do (good) deeds which is within your capacity (without being overtaxed) as ALLAH [S.W.T] does not get tired (of giving rewards) but (surely) you will get tired and the best deed (act of Worship) in the sight of ALLAH [S.W.T] is that which is done regularly.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 43:

  Narrated ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (R.A):

  Once a Jew said to me, “O the chief of believers! There is a verse in your Holy Book, which is read by all of you (Muslims), and had it been revealed to us, we would have taken that day (on which it was revealed as a day of celebration.” ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (R.A) asked, “Which is that verse?” The Jew replied, “This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed MY favor upon you, And have chosen for you Islam as your religion.” (5:3) ‘Umar (R.A) replied, “No doubt, we know when and where this verse was revealed to the Prophet [S.A.W.S]. It was Friday and the Prophet [S.A.W.S] was standing at ‘Arafat (i.e. the Day of Hajj)”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 44:

  Narrated Talha bin ‘Ubaidullah (R.A):

  A man from Najd with unkempt hair came to ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and we heard his loud voice but could not understand what he was saying, till he came near and then we came to know that he was asking about Islam. ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “You have to offer prayers perfectly five times in a day and night (24 hours).” The man asked, “Is there any more (praying)?” ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] replied, “No, but if you want to offer the Nawafil prayers (you can).” ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] further said to him: “You have to observe fasts during the month of Ramadan.” The man asked, “Is there any more fasting?” ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] replied, “No, but if you want to observe the Nawafil fasts (you can.)” Then ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] further said to him, “You have to pay the Zakat (obligatory charity).” The man asked, “Is there any thing other than the Zakat for me to pay?” ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] replied, “No, unless you want to give alms of your own.” And then that man retreated saying, “By ALLAH [S.W.T]! I will neither do less nor more than this.” ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “If what he said is true, then he will be successful (i.e. he will be granted Paradise).”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 2: Belief, Number 45:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “(A believer) who accompanies the funeral procession of a Muslim out of sincere faith and hoping to attain ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s reward and remains with it till the funeral prayer is offered and the burial ceremonies are over, he will return with a reward of two Qirats. Each Qirat is like the size of the (Mount) Uhud. He who offers the funeral prayer only and returns before the burial, will return with the reward of one Qirat only.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 8: Prayers, Number 427:

  Narrated ‘Aisha (R.A) and ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas (R.A):

  When the last moment of the life of ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] came he started putting his ‘Khamisa’ on his face and when he felt hot and short of breath he took it off his face and said, “May ALLAH [S.W.T] curse the Jews and Christians for they built the places of worship at the graves of their Prophets (P.B.U.T).” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] was warning (Muslims) of what those had done.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 1, Book 8: Prayers, Number 429:

Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (R.A):

ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “I have been given five things which were not given to any amongst the Prophets before me. These are:

1. ALLAH [S.W.T] made me victorious by awe (by His frightening my enemies) for a distance of one month’s journey.

2. The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for praying and a thing to perform Tayammum. Therefore my followers can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due.

3. The booty has been made Halal (lawful) for me (and was not made so for anyone else).

4. Every Prophet [P.B.U.T] used to be sent to his nation exclusively but I have been sent to all mankind.

5. I have been given the right of intercession (on the Day of Resurrection.)

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 2, Book 23: Funerals (Al-Janaa’iz), Number 331:

Narrated Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] ordered us to do seven things and forbade us to do other seven. He ordered us: to follow the funeral procession. to visit the sick, to accept invitations, to help the oppressed, to fulfill the oaths, to return the greeting and to reply to the sneezer: (saying, “May ALLAH [S.W.T] be merciful on you,” provided the sneezer says, “All the praises are for ALLAH [S.W.T],”). He forbade us to use silver utensils and dishes and to wear golden rings, silk (clothes), Dibaj (pure silk cloth), Qissi and Istabraq (two kinds of silk cloths).

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues and Merits of the Prophet [S.A.W.S] and his Companions, Number 831:

  Narrated Anas (R.A):

  That the Meccan people requested ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] to show them a miracle, and so he showed them the splitting of the moon.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 6, Book 60: Virtues of the Qur’an, Number 387:

  Narrated Ibn Masud (R.A):

  During the lifetime of ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] the moon was split into two parts; one part remained over the mountain, and the other part went beyond the mountain. On that, ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Witness this miracle.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 8, Book 73: Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab), Number 245:

Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “ALLAH [S.W.T] loves sneezing but dislikes yawning; so if anyone of you sneezes and then praises ALLAH [S.W.T], every Muslim who hears him (praising ALLAH [S.W.T]) has to say Tashmit to him. But as regards yawning, it is from Satan, so if one of you yawns, he should try his best to stop it, for when anyone of you yawns, Satan laughs at him.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 8, Book 77: Divine Will (Al-Qadar), Number 607:

  Narrated Abu Musa (R.A):

  While we were with ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] in a holy battle, we never went up a hill or reached its peak or went down a valley but raised our voices with Takbir. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] came close to us and said, “O people! Don’t exert yourselves, for you do not call a deaf or an absent one, but you call the All-Listener, the All-Seer.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] then said, “O ‘Abdullah bin Qais! Shall I teach you a sentence which is from the treasures of Paradise? (It is): ‘La haula wala quwata illa billah. (There is neither might nor power except with ALLAH [S.W.T]).”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 8, Book 78: Oaths and Vows, Number 672:

  Narrated Al-Musaiyab (R.A):

  When the death of Abu Talib approached, ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] came to him and said, “Say: La ilaha illallah, a word with which I will be able to defend you before ALLAH [S.W.T].”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 8, Book 78: Oaths and Vows, Number 673:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “(Following are) two words (sentences or utterances that are very easy for the tongue to say, and very heavy in the balance (of reward,) and the must beloved to the Gracious Almighty (And they are): Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdihi; Subhan Allahi-l-’Azim,”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 85: Saying Something under Compulsion (Ikraah), Number 74:

Narrated Anas (R.A):

ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Whoever possesses the (following) three qualities will have the sweetness of faith

(1) The one to whom ALLAH [S.W.T] and HIS Apostle becomes dearer than anything else;

(2) Who loves a person and he loves him only for ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Sake;

(3) Who hates to revert to atheism (disbelief) as he hates to be thrown into the fire.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 92: Holding Fast to the Qur’an and Sunnah, Number 379:

  Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “There was no Prophet among the Prophets (P.B.U.T) but was given miracles because of which people had security or had belief, but what I was given was the Divine Inspiration which ALLAH [S.W.T] revealed (The Qur’an) to me. So I hope that my followers will be more than those of any other Prophet (P.B.U.T) on the Day of Resurrection.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 92: Holding Fast to the Qur’an and Sunnah, Number 400:

  Narrated Ibn Masud (R.A):

  I was with the Prophet [S.A.W.S] at one of the farms ofMedinawhile he was leaning on a date palm leaf-stalk. He passed by a group of Jews and some of them said to the other, Ask him (the Prophet [S.A.W.S]) about the spirit. Some others said, “Do not ask him, lest he should tell you what you dislike” But they went up to him and said, “O Abal Qasim! Inform us about the spirit.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] stood up for a while, waiting. I realized that he was being Divinely Inspired, so I kept away from him till the inspiration was over. Then the Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “(O Muhammad, they ask you regarding the spirit, Say: The spirit its knowledge is with my LORD (i.e., nobody has its knowledge except ALLAH [S.W.T])” (17.85) (This is a miracle of the Qur’an that all the scientists up till now do not know about the spirit, i.e, how life comes to a body and how it goes away at its death)

Sahih Muslim: Chapter 18, Book 41: Pertaining To Turmoil And Portents Of The Last Hour (Kitab Al-Fitan Wa Ashrat As-Sa’Ah), Number 7015:

An-Nawwas b. Sam’an (R.A) reported:

That ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S] made a mention of the dajjal one day in the morning. He sometimes described him to be insignificant and sometimes described (his turmoil) as very significant rand we felt) as if he were in the cluster of the date-palm trees. When we went to him (to the Holy Prophet [S.A.W.S]) in the evening and he read (the signs of fear) in our faces, he said: What is the matter with you? We said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], you made a mention of the dajjal in the morning (sometimes describing him) to be insignificant and sometimes very important, until we began to think as if he were present in some (near) part of the cluster of the date-palm trees. Thereupon he said: I harbor fear in regard to you in so many other things besides the dajjal. If he comes forth while I am among on, I shall contend with him on your behalf, but if he comes forth while I am not amongst you, a man must contend on his own behalf and ALLAH [S.W.T] would take care of every Muslim on my behalf (and safeguard him against his evil). He (dajjal) would be a young man with twisted, contracted hair, and a blind eye. I compare him to ‘Abd-ul-’Uzza b. Qatan. He who amongst you would survive to see him should recite over him the opening verses of Sura Kahf (18.). He would appear on the way betweenSyriaandIraqand would spread mischief right and left. O servants of ALLAH [S.W.T]! Adhere (to the path of Truth). We said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], how long would he stay on the earth? He said: For forty days, one day like a year and one day like a month and one day like a week and the rest of the days would be like your days. We said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], would one day’s prayer suffice for the prayers of day equal to one year? Thereupon he said: No, but you must make an estimate of time (and then observe prayer). We said: ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Messenger [S.A.W.S], how quickly would he walk upon the earth? Thereupon he said: Like cloud driven by the wind. He would come to the people and invite them (to a wrong religion) and they would affirm their faith in him and respond to him. He would then give command to the sky and there would be rainfall upon the earth and it would grow crops. Then in the evening, their posturing animals would come to them with their humps very high and their udders full of milk and their flanks stretched. He would then come to another people and invite them. But they would reject him and he would go away from them and there would be drought for them and nothing would be left with them in the form of wealth. He would then walk through the waste, land and say to it: Bring forth your treasures, and the treasures would come out and collect (themselves) before him like the swarm of bees. He would then call a person brimming with youth and strike him with the sword and cut him into two pieces and (make these pieces lie at a distance which is generally) between the archer and his target. He would then call (that young man) and he will come forward laughing with his face gleaming (with happiness) and it would at this very time that ALLAH [S.W.T] would send Jesus Christ, son of Mary (P.B.U.T), and he will descend at the white minaret in the eastern side of Damascus wearing two garments lightly dyed with saffron and placing his hands on the wings of two Angels (P.B.U.T). When he would lower his head, there would fall beads of perspiration from his head, and when he would raise it up, beads like pearls would scatter from it. Every non-believer who would smell the odor of his self would die and his breath would reach as far as he would be able to see. He would then search for him (dajjal) until he would catch hold of him at the gate of Ludd and would kill him. Then a people whom ALLAH [S.W.T] had protected would come to Jesus, son of Mary (P.B.U.T), and he would wipe their faces and would inform them of their ranks in Paradise and it would be under such conditions that ALLAH [S.W.T] would reveal to Jesus (P.B.U.H) these words: I have brought forth from amongst MY servants such people against whom none would be able to fight; you take these people safely to Tur, and then ALLAH [S.W.T] would send yajuj/gog and Majuj/magog and they would swarm down from every slope. The first of them would pass thelakeofTiberiusand drink out of it. And when the last of them would pass, he would say: There was once water there. Jesus (P.B.U.H) and his companions (R.A) would then be besieged here (at Tur, and they would be so much hard pressed) that the head of the ox would be dearer to them than one hundred diners and ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle, Jesus (P.B.U.H), and his companions (R.A) would supplicate ALLAH [S.W.T], WHO would send to them insects (which would attack their necks) and in the morning they would perish like one single person. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle, Jesus (P.B.U.H), and his companions (R.A) would then come down to the earth and they would not find in the earth as much space as a single span which is not filled with their putrefaction and stench. ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle, Jesus (P.B.U.H), and his companions (R.A) would then again beseech ALLAH [S.W.T], WHO would send birds whose necks would be like those of Bactrian camels and they would carry them and throw them where ALLAH [S.W.T] would Will. Then ALLAH [S.W.T] would send rain which no house of clay or (the tent of) camels’ hairs would keep out and it would wash away the earth until it could appear to be a mirror. Then the earth would be told to bring forth its fruit and restore its blessing and, as a result thereof, there would grow (such a big) pomegranate that a group of persons would be able to eat that, and seek shelter under its skin and milch cow would give so much milk that a whole party would be able to drink it. And the milch camel would give such (a large quantity of) milk that the whole tribe would be able to drink out of that and the milch sheep would give so much milk that the whole family would be able to drink out of that and at that time ALLAH [S.W.T] would send a pleasant wind which would soothe (people) even under their armpits, and would take the life of every Muslim and only the wicked would survive who would commit adultery like asses and the Last Hour would come to them.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 3, Book 30: Virtues of Madinah, Number 105:

Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “There will be no town which Ad-Dajjal will not enter except Mecca and Medina, and there will be no entrance (road) (of both Mecca and Medina) but the Angels (P.B.U.T) will be standing in rows guarding it against him, and then Medina will shake with its inhabitants thrice (i.e. three earth-quakes will take place) and ALLAH [S.W.T] will expel all the non-believers and the hypocrites from it.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 4, Book 54: Beginning of Creation, Number 462:

Narrated Ibn Abbas (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “On the night of my Ascent to the Heaven, I saw Moses (P.B.U.H) who was a tall brown curly-haired man as if he was one of the men of Shan’awa tribe, and I saw Jesus (P.B.U.H) a man of medium height and moderate complexion inclined to the red and white colors and of lank hair. I also saw Malik (P.B.U.H), the gate-keeper of the (Hell) Fire and Ad-Dajjal amongst the signs which ALLAH [S.W.T] showed me.” (The Prophet [S.A.W.S] then recited the Holy Verse): “So be not you in doubt of meeting him’ when you met Moses (P.B.U.H) during the night of Mi’raj over the heavens” (32.23) Narrated Anas and Abu Bakra (R.A): “The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “The Angels will guardMedinafrom Ad-Dajjal (who will not be able to enter the city ofMedina).”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 59: Military Expeditions led by the Prophet [S.A.W.S] (Al-Maghaazi), Number 685:

Narrated Ibn Umar (R.A):

  We were talking about Hajjat-ul-Wada, while the Prophet [S.A.W.S] was amongst us. We did not know what Hajjat-ul-Wada’ signified. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] praised ALLAH [S.W.T] and then mentioned Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal and described him extensively, saying, “ALLAH [S.W.T] did not send any Prophet but that Prophet warned his nation of Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal. Noah (P.B.U.H) and the Prophets following him warned (their people) of him. He will appear amongst you (O Muhammad [S.A.W.S]‘s followers), and if it happens that some of his qualities may be hidden from you, but your LORD’s State is clear to you and not hidden from you. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said it thrice. Verily, your LORD is not blind in one eye, while he (i.e. Ad-Dajjal) is blind in the right eye which looks like a grape bulging out (of its cluster). No doubt! ALLAH [S.W.T] has made your blood and your properties sacred to one another like the sanctity of this day of yours, in this town of yours, in this month of yours.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] added: No doubt! Haven’t I conveyed ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s Message to you?” They replied, “Yes,” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said thrice, “O ALLAH [S.W.T]! Be witness for it.” The Prophet [S.A.W.S] added, “Woe to you!” (or said), “May ALLAH [S.W.T] be Merciful to you! Do not become infidels after me (i.e. my death) by cutting the necks (throats) of one another.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 87: Interpretation of Dreams, Number 124:

Narrated Abu Qatada (R.A):

The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “A good dream is from ALLAH [S.W.T], and a bad dream is from satan. So whoever has seen (in a dream) something he dislike, then he should spit without saliva, thrice on his left and seek refuge with ALLAH [S.W.T] from satan, for it will not harm him, and satan cannot appear in my shape.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 88: Afflictions and the End of the World, Number 237:

Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “The Hour will not be established

(1) Till two big groups fight each other whereupon there will be a great number of casualties on both sides and they will be following one and the same religious doctrine,

(2) Till about thirty Dajjals (liars) appear, and each one of them will claim that he is ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle,

(3) Till the religious knowledge is taken away (by the death of Religious scholars)

(4) Earthquakes will increase in number

(5) Time will pass quickly,

(6) Afflictions will appear,

(7) Al-Harj, (i.e., killing) will increase,

(8) Till wealth will be in abundance —- so abundant that a wealthy person will worry lest nobody should accept his Zakat, and whenever he will present it to someone, that person (to whom it will be offered) will say, ‘I am not in need of it,

(9) Till the people compete with one another in constructing high buildings,

(10) Till a man when passing by a grave of someone will say, ‘Would that I were in his place

(11) And till the sun rises from the West. So when the sun will rise and the people will see it (rising from the West) they will all believe (embrace Islam) but that will be the time when: (As ALLAH [S.W.T] said,) ‘No good will it do to a soul to believe then, if it believed not before, nor earned good (by deeds of righteousness) through its Faith.’ (6.158) And the Hour will be established while two men spreading a garment in front of them but they will not be able to sell it, nor fold it up; and the Hour will be established when a man has milked his she-camel and has taken away the milk but he will not be able to drink it; and the Hour will be established before a man repairing a tank (for his livestock) is able to water (his animals) in it; and the Hour will be established when a person has raised a morsel (of food) to his mouth but will not be able to eat it.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 88: Afflictions and the End of the World, Number 239:

Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Ad-Dajjal will come and encamp at a place close toMedinaand thenMedinawill shake thrice whereupon every Kafir (disbeliever) and hypocrite will go out (ofMedina) towards him.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 88: Afflictions and the End of the World, Number 244:

Narrated Hudhaifa (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said about Ad-Dajjal that he would have water and fire with him: (what would seem to be) fire, would be cold water and (what would seem to be) water, would be fire.

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 88: Afflictions and the End of the World, Number 245:

Narrated Anas (R.A):

  The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “No prophet was sent but that he warned his followers against the one-eyed liar (Ad-Dajjal). Beware! He is blind in one eye, and your LORD is not so, and there will be written between his (Ad-Dajjal’s) eyes (the word) Kafir (i.e., disbeliever).” (This Hadith is also quoted by Abu Huraira (R.A) and Ibn ‘Abbas (R.A).

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 88: Afflictions and the End of the World, Number 246:

Narrated Abu Sa’id (R.A):

  One day ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] narrated to us a long narration about Ad-Dajjal and among the things he narrated to us, was: “Ad-Dajjal will come, and he will be forbidden to enter the mountain passes ofMedina. He will encamp in one of the salt areas neighboringMedinaand there will appear to him a man who will be the best or one of the best of the people. He will say ‘I testify that you are Ad-Dajjal whose story ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] has told us.’ Ad-Dajjal will say (to his audience), ‘Look, if I kill this man and then give him life, will you have any doubt about my claim?’ They will reply, ‘No,’ Then Ad-Dajjal will kill that man and then will make him alive. The man will say, ‘By ALLAH [S.W.T], now I recognize you more than ever!’ Ad-Dajjal will then try to kill him (again) but he will not be given the power to do so.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 89: Judgments (Ahkaam), Number 255:

Narrated ‘Abdullah (R.A):

ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Do not wish to be like anyone, except in two cases:

(1) A man whom ALLAH [S.W.T] has given wealth and he spends it righteously.

(2) A man whom ALLAH [S.W.T] has given wisdom (knowledge of the Qur’an and the Hadith) and he acts according to it and teaches it to others.”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 92: Holding Fast to the Qur’an and Sunnah, Number 448:

Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri (R.A):

ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Noah (P.B.U.H) will be brought (before ALLAH [S.W.T]) on the Day of Resurrection, and will be asked, ‘Did you convey the message of ALLAH [S.W.T]?” He will reply, ‘Yes, O LORD.’ And then Noah’s nation will be asked, ‘Did he (Noah) convey ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s message to you?’ They will reply, ‘No Warner came to us.’ Then Noah (P.B.U.H) will be asked, ‘Who are your witnesses?’ He will reply. ‘(My witnesses are) Muhammad [S.A.W.S] and his followers.’ Thereupon you (Muslims) will be brought and you will bear witness.” Then the Prophet [S.A.W.S] recited: ‘And thus We have made of you (Muslims) a just and the best nation, that you might be witness over the nations, and the Apostle a witness over you.’ (2.143)

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 93: Oneness, Uniqueness of ALLAH (Tawheed), Number 476:

Narrated Ibn Umar (R.A):

The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “The keys of the unseen are five and none knows them but ALLAH [S.W.T]:

(1) None knows what is in the womb, but ALLAH [S.W.T];

(2) None knows what will happen tomorrow, but ALLAH [S.W.T];

(3) None knows when it will rain, but ALLAH [S.W.T];

(4) None knows where he will die, but ALLAH [S.W.T] (knows that);

(5) And none knows when the Hour will be established, but ALLAH [S.W.T].”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 93: Oneness, Uniqueness of ALLAH (Tawheed), Number 507:

Narrated Anas (R.A):

The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “ALLAH [S.W.T] will gather the believers on the Day of Resurrection in the same way (as they are gathered in this life), and they will say, ‘Let us ask someone to intercede for us with our LORD that HE may Relieve us from this place of ours.’ Then they will go to Adam (P.B.U.H) and say, ‘O Adam! Don’t you see the people (people’s condition)? ALLAH [S.W.T] created you with HIS Own Hands and ordered HIS Angels (P.B.U.T) to prostrate before you, and taught you the names of all the things. Please intercede for us with our LORD so that HE may Relieve us from this place of ours.’ Adam (P.B.U.H) will say, ‘I am not fit for this undertaking’ and mention to them the mistakes he had committed, and add, “But you’d better go to Noah (P.B.U.H) as he was the first Apostle sent by ALLAH [S.W.T] to the people of the Earth.’ They will go to Noah (P.B.U.H) who will reply, ‘I am not fit for this undertaking,’ and mention the mistake which he made, and add, ‘But you’d better go to Abraham (P.B.U.H), Khalil Ar-Rahman.’ They will go to Abraham (P.B.U.H) who will reply, ‘I am not fit for this undertaking,’ and mention to them the mistakes he made, and add, ‘But you’d better go to Moses (P.B.U.H), a slave whom ALLAH [S.W.T] gave the Torah and to whom HE spoke directly’ They will go to Moses (P.B.U.H) who will reply, ‘I am not fit for this undertaking,’ and mention to them the mistakes he made, and add, ‘You’d better go to Jesus (P.B.U.H), ALLAH [S.W.T]‘s slave and HIS Apostle and HIS Word (Be: And it was) and a soul created by HIM.’ They will go to Jesus (P.B.U.H) who will say, ‘I am not fit for this undertaking, but you’d better go to Muhammad [S.A.W.S] whose sins of the past and the future had been Forgiven (by ALLAH [S.W.T]).’ So they will come to me and I will ask the permission of my LORD, and I will be permitted (to present myself) before HIM. When I see my LORD, I will fall down in (prostration) before HIM and HE will leave me (in prostration) as long as HE wishes, and then it will be said to me, ‘O Muhammad! Raise your head and speak, for you will be Listened to; and ask, for you will be Granted (your request); and intercede, for your intercession will be Accepted.’ I will then raise my head and praise my LORD with certain praises which HE has taught me, and then I will intercede. ALLAH [S.W.T] will allow me to intercede (for a certain kind of people) and will fix a limit whom I will admit into Paradise. I will come back again, and when I see my LORD (again), I will fall down in prostration before HIM, and HE will leave me (in prostration) as long as HE wishes, and then HE will say, ‘O Muhammad! Raise your head and speak, for you will be Listened to; and ask, for you will be Granted (your request); and intercede, for your intercession will be Accepted.’ I will then praise my LORD with certain praises which HE has taught me, and then I will intercede. ALLAH [S.W.T] will allow me to intercede (for a certain kind of people) and will fix a limit to whom I will admit into Paradise, I will return again, and when I see my LORD, I will fall down (in prostration) and HE will leave me (in prostration) as long as HE wishes, and then HE will say, ‘O Muhammad! Raise your head and speak, for you will be Listened to, and ask, for you will be Granted (your request); and intercede, for your intercession will be Accepted.’ I will then praise my LORD with certain praises which HE has taught me, and then I will intercede. ALLAH [S.W.T] will allow me to intercede (for a certain kind of people) and will fix a limit to whom I will admit into Paradise. I will come back and say, ‘O my LORD! None remains in Hell (Fire) but those whom Qur’an has imprisoned therein and for whom eternity in Hell (Fire) has become inevitable.’ “The Prophet [S.A.W.S] added, “There will come out of Hell (Fire) everyone who says: ‘La ilaha illal-lah,’ and has in his heart good equal to the weight of a barley grain. Then there will come out of Hell (Fire) everyone who says: ‘ La ilaha illal-lah,’ and has in his heart good equal to the weight of a wheat grain. Then there will come out of Hell (Fire) everyone who says: ‘La ilaha illal-lah,’ and has in his heart good equal to the weight of an atom (or a smallest ant).”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 93: Oneness, Uniqueness of ALLAH (Tawheed), Number 564:

Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A):

“A man from the Muslims and a man from the Jews quarreled, and the Muslim said, “By HIM Who gave superiority to Muhammad [S.A.W.S] over all the people!” The Jew said, “By HIM WHO gave superiority to Moses (P.B.U.H) over all the people!’ On that the Muslim lifted his hand and slapped the Jew. The Jew went to ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] and informed him of all that had happened between him and the Muslim. The Prophet [S.A.W.S] said, “Do not give me superiority over Moses (P.B.U.H), for the people will fall unconscious on the Day of Resurrection, I will be the first to regain consciousness and behold, Moses (P.B.U.H) will be standing there, holding the side of the Throne. I will not know whether he has been one of those who have fallen unconscious and then regained consciousness before me, or if he has been one of those exempted by ALLAH [S.W.T] (from falling unconscious).”

Sahih Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 93: Oneness, Uniqueness of ALLAH (Tawheed), Number 624:

Narrated Ibn ‘Umar (R.A):

ALLAH [S.W.T]’s Apostle [S.A.W.S] said, “Your stay (in this world) in comparison to the stay of the nations preceding you, is like the period between ‘Asr prayer and the sun set (in comparison to a whole day). The people of the Torah were given the Torah and they acted on it till midday and then they were unable to carry on. And they were given (a reward equal to) one Qirat each. Then the people of the Gospel were given the Gospel and they acted on it till ‘Asr Prayer and then they were unable to carry on, so they were given la reward equal to) one Qirat each. Then you were given the Qur’an and you acted on it till sunset, therefore you were given (a reward equal to) two Qirats each. On that, the people of the Scriptures said, ‘These people (Muslims) did less work than we but they took a bigger reward.’ ALLAH [S.W.T] said (to them). ‘Have I done any oppression to you as regards your rights?’ They said, “No.” Then ALLAH [S.W.T] said, ‘That is MY Blessing which I grant to whomsoever I will.’”

“O ALLAH! I seek protection in YOU from that I should not join any partner with YOU and I have knowledge of it. I seek YOUR forgiveness from that which I do not know. I repent from it (ignorance) and I reject disbelief (kufr) and joining partners with YOU (shirk) and of falsehood (kizb) and back-biting (ghibat) and innovation in religion (bidat) and tell-tales (namiimat) and bad, evil deeds (faawahish) and the slandering (buuhtan) and the disobedience (maaasi), all of them. I submit to YOUR will and I believe and I declare: There is none worthy of worship except ALLAH and Muhammad [S.A.W.S] is HIS Messenger.”

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