ISLAMIC KNOWLEDGE

ISLAMIC KNOWLEDGE
Obligatory Act of prayer.
1. Intention: Says Allah: and we did not command them save to worship Allah, making the religion sincerely for Him. The Prophet, upon whom be peace, said: "Every action is based upon intention".
2. Saying the Opening Takbir and Beginning the Prayer.
Ali reported the Prophet, upon whom be face, said: The key to prayer is purity. What puts into its inviolable state is the takbir, and the tasleem releases one from it.
3. Standing during the Obligatory Prayers.
One must stand during the prayer. If at all possible. Says Allah: "Guard and preserve the prayers and mid-most prayer. and stand for Allah with devotion.
4. Reciting al-Fatihah in Every Raka'ah of the Prayer:There are many authentic hadith which state that it is obligatory to recite al-Fatihah in every Raka'ah. 5. Ar-Ruku (Bowling Down).There is a consensus on the obligatory nature of the ruku. Says Allah; "Oh you who believe, bow down and prostrate your selves....". The position of ruku' is established by bending over, putting one's hand on one's knee, and remaining in that position until he attain "Calmness".
6. Standing Erect After the Bowling.
This is based on Abu Humaid's description of the prophet's prayer: "He would raise his head from his bowling, than stand straight until all of his back bones return to their place".
7. Prostration.
We have already stated the Qur'anic verse dealing with this obligatory act.
8. The Final Sitting and Recital of the Tashahud.
The Prophet's practice illustrates that when the final sitting of the prayer has been made, one must recite the tashahud at that time.
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