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3. Aatharul Hadith by Allamah Khalid Mahmood (PhD
London)
Besides these, the Ulama have compiled numerous works
on this topic.
Imam Malik (RA)
Imam Malik bin Anas (RA), according to the most famous
view, was born in the year 93 and according to authentic reports
passed away in the year 179 Hijri. Imam Malik is a universally
accepted master in the field of Hadith. Great Muhadditheen and
renowned Fuqaha had the honour of being his students. From far
off places like Egypt, the Western Cities, and Spain, group after
group, in their longing for knowledge, would come to him in
Madinah Munawwarah and would benefit from his company. Al-
Zawadi has written in his Kitab, Manaqib Imam Malik, that Imam
Shafi'i (RA) has stated, "If it were not for Malik and Sufyan, the
knowledge of Hijaz (the Arabian peninsula) would have been
lost."
Even though Imam Malik was himself a Mujtahid, he
would consult with Imam Abu Hanifa, as his contemporary, in
many rulings. He would afford Imam Abu Hanifa the greatest
respect as from the four Imams, it was only Imam Abu Hanifa
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who gained the honour of being a Taabi'ee35. For this reason,
Imam Abu Hanifa holds a higher rank than the other three
Imams.
Imam Shafi'i (RA)
Imam Muhammad bin Idris bin Al-Abbas Ash-Shafi'i (RA)
was born in the year 150 Hijri. He is that fortunate Imam who
studied the Maliki Fiqh directly from Imam Malik and who
studied the Hanafi Fiqh at the hands of Imam Abu Hanifa's
esteemed student, Imam Muhammad bin Hasan Ash-Shaybani
(RA). He was an exemplary composition of the knowledge of the
masters of Hadith and the masters of Fiqh. That is why Imam
Ahmad bin Hanbal (RA) has stated regarding him, "If Imam Shafi'i
Rahimahullah did not exist we would not have gained the true
understanding of Hadith." (Tawaaliyut Ta'sees li Ibn Hajar Al-
Asqalani)
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (RA)
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal bin Hilal Az-Zahabi Al-Marwazi
(RA) was born in Baghdad in the year 164 Hijri and passed away
in Baghdad in the year 241 Hijri. In his search for knowledge, he
35 Tabi'ee refers to a Muslim who had met the Sahabah.
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travelled to Egypt, Makkah, Madinah, Yemen, and many other
places. In defending the Belief that the Quran is uncreated, he
suffered much abuse from the ruling powers of the time. In spite
of the torture he suffered, his resolve did not falter for a second.
He was an eminent Alim and Faqeeh. Imam Shafi'i (RA) has
stated, "I departed from Baghdad and did not leave behind a
man with more Takwa than (Ahmad) bin Hanbal."
(At-Tales banal Far)
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Knowledge and Practice
Allah Ta'ala had sent, for the guidance of mankind, many
Ambiya and had revealed to them Books and Scrolls. The final
revelation sent to His final Nabi, Hadhrat Muhammad Sallallahu
Alayhi wa Sallam, was the Quran.
The Quran has three essential rights on us:
Firstly, reciting the Quran,
> Secondly, understanding the Quran and
Thirdly, acting upon the Quran.
Reading the Quran
It is the right of the Quran to be recited with correct
pronunciation bearing in mind the rules of Qira'at and to learn
the same under the guidance of an expert Qari. The correct
recitation of the Quran cannot be achieved except by learning it
from an expert Qari. It is for this reason that Rasulullah Sallallahu
Alayhi wa Sallam has stated, "Learn the recitation of the Quran
from four: Ibn Mas'ood, Salim Mawla Abi Huzaifah, Ubayy and
Maaz bin Jabal." (Bukhari)
Understanding the Quran
As a person requires the guidance of an expert Qari in the
reading of the Quran; so too does one requires the guidance of
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the Ulama and Fuqaha in the understanding of the Quran. This is
because the Quran is that book that is an eternal miracle. Deep
wisdom, secrets, eloquence, rhetoric, and intricate academic
points are the adornment of the Quran. If the understanding of
the Quran was readily grasped by every layperson, then it would
not be a miracle. Its wonders and treasures are only understood
by a select few who are called Mujtahideen and Fuqaha. It is for
this reason that to understand the Quran, we must revert to the
Ulama who understand it and know how to read it.
Acting in accordance to the Quran
The third level is to act in accordance to the Quran. As in
the recitation of the Quran, we require the Qurraa36 and in
understanding it we require the Ulama, similarly in practicing
upon it we require the Mashaikh37, in whose blessed company
the Shariah becomes a person's nature. In fact, the actual
foundation for the advancement of every great Islamic
personality who has lived was their connection with Allah. That is
why the company of the Mashaikh and taking Bay'at for one's
personal reformation are very important.
36 Qurraa is the plural of Qari
37 Mashaaikh = Spiritual guides
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The conditions for Bay'at
Without looking at the popularity of an individual, nor the
amount of Mureeds he has, the following matters are to be
considered:
1. The person to whom Bay'at is given should be from those
who follow the Sirate Mustaqeem and he should be a
devoted follower of the Sunnah.
2. Sitting in his spiritual discourses should create a concern
for the hereafter and one should perceive the closeness of
Allah.
3. He should remain far from every type of sin and
immodesty, no matter how small, and the same quality
should be found in those who have benefitted from his
spirituality.
4. Those who sit in his gatherings should be, predominantly,
those who are religious and he should enjoy the support
of the Ulama.
5. He should have been given permission to accept Bay'at by
a reputable Shaikh.
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Forty Ahadith
عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ عَنِ النَّبِيّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: مَنْ حَفِظَ
عَلَى أُمَّتِي أَرْبَعِينَ حَدِيثًا مِنْ أَمْرِ دِينَهَا بَعَثَهُ اللَّهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فَقِيْهَا عَالِمًا
Hadhrat Maaz bin Jabal Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has stated, "Whoever will
preserve for my Ummah forty Ahadith relating to matters of
Deen, Allah will resurrect him on the Day of Qiyamah as a Faqeeh
and Alim." (Kitabul Ilal li Daraqutni)
Note: The Ahadith of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa
Sallam are part of the foundation of the Shariah. To memorise
them and to practice on them are means of salvation and
success. We have narrated forty Ahadith on various topics
hereunder. Memorise them, practice on them, and convey them
to others.
1. The Pillars of Islam
عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ "
بُنِيَ الإِسْلاَمُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ: شَهَادَةٍ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلَّ اللَّهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ، وَإِقَامِ الصَّلاَةِ،
وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ، وَالحَجِّ، وَصَوْمِ رَمَضَانَ "
Hadhrat Ibn Umar Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has stated, "Islam is built
on five things: 1. To testify that there is none worthy of worship
but Allah and Muhammad is the Rasul-Messenger of Allah, to
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establish Salah, to give Zakat, Hajj and the fast of Ramadan."
(Bukhari)
Note: The continued existence of a building relies on its
foundation. If the foundation is defective, then it is likely that the
building itself will collapse. The foundation of Islam is built on the
five aforementioned things. Remaining steadfast on them and
incorporating them in one's life are the means for the continued
existence and protection of Islam.
2. Finality of Prophethood
عَنْ خُذَيْفَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: «إِنِّي خَاتَمُ
النَّبِيِّينَ لَا نَبِيَّ بَعْدِي»
Hadhrat Huzaifah
Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has stated, "I am the last
of the Ambiya. No Nabi will come after me." (Musnad Ahmad)
Note: The Finality of Prophethood (no Nabi will be created
after Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) is the unanimous
view of the entire Ummah. Anyone who claims Prophethood
after Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam is a blatant liar and a
Dajjal.
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3. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam is alive
عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ:
«الْأَنْبِيَاءُ أَحْيَاءٌ فِي قُبُورِهِمْ يُصَلُّونَ»
Hadhrat Anas bin Malik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has stated, "The Ambiya
are alive in their graves, performing Salah." (Musnad Abi Ya'la)
Note: It is the unanimous belief of the Ahlus Sunnah wal
Jama'ah that the Ambiya are alive in their blessed graves.
Whoever rejects this belief is out of the fold of the Ahlus
Sunnah wal Jama'ah. He is a bid'ati and astray and such a person
may not be followed. It is the ruling of the Shariah that to
perform Salah behind such a person is Makrooh Tahreemi.
4. Preservation of the bodies of the Ambiya Alayhimus Salam
عَنْ أَوْسِ بْنِ أَوْسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّ مِنْ
أَفْضَلِ أَيَّامِكُمْ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ فِيهِ خُلِقَ آدَمُ عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامِ وَفِيهِ قُبِضَ وَفِيهِ النَّفْخَةُ وَفِيهِ
الصَّعْقَةُ فَأَكْثِرُوا عَلَيَّ مِنْ الصَّلَاةِ فَإِنَّ صَلَاتَكُمْ مَعْرُوضَةٌ عَلَيَّ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَكَيْفَ
تُعْرَضُ صَلَاتُنَا عَلَيْكَ وَقَدْ أَرَمْتَ أَيْ يَقُولُونَ قَدْ بَلِيتَ قَالَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ قَدْ حَرَّمَ عَلَى
الْأَرْضِ أَنْ تَأْكُلَ أَجْسَادَ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ عَلَّيْهِمْ السَّلَامِ
Hadhrat Aws bin Aws Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has said, "Indeed from the
best of your days is the day of Jumuah. In it, Adam Alayhis Salam
was created and in it was his demise, in it will be The Blowing and
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in it will be The Unconsciousness. So increase your Salat upon
me, for verily your Salat is presented to me." The Sahabah
enquired, "How will our Salat be presented to you when you
(your body) has disintegrated?" Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa
Sallam replied, "Indeed, Allah, the Noble and Majestic, has
prohibited the earth from consuming the bodies of the Ambiya."
(Nasai)
Note: As it is proven from this blessed Hadith that the physical
body of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has complete
involvement in the presentation of Durood Shareef, it is also
proven from the question of the Sahabah, that it is necessary for
Rasulullah's pure body to be in existence together with the Rooh.
This is because without a Rooh, the body is a corpse without
feeling or perception. We learn from this that the preservation of
the bodies of the Ambiya Alayhimus Salam is an additional proof
for the Ambiya Alayhimus Salam being alive.
5. The Hearing of Durood and Salam
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: مَنْ
صَلَّى عَلَيَّ عِنْدَ قَبْرِي سَمِعْتُهُ، وَمَنْ صَلَّى عَلَيَّ نَائِيًا أَبْلَغْتُهُ
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, "Whoever recites
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Durood upon me at my grave, I hear it myself; and whoever
recites Durood upon me from a distance, then it is conveyed to
me." (Jilaa-ul Afhaam)
Note: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam hears the Durood
being recited upon him at his grave and if he deems it fit, he
responds to it. This is the unanimous belief of the Ahlus Sunnah
wal Jama'ah.
6. Virtue of Durood Shareef
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ
صَلَّى عَلَيَّ وَاحِدَةً صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ عَشْرًا
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, "Whoever send one
Durood upon me, Allah sends ten mercies on him." (Saheeh
Muslim)
Note: Sending Durood upon Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi
wa Sallam is a clear sign of love for him. For an ummati to make
Dua for his Nabi that he be granted Rahmah, Barakah and
elevated stages in the hereafter is in fact the practical expression
of the respect and honour that resides in the hearts of true
lovers. Make Durood Shareef the chant of your life, show your
love and respect, and become immersed in the Allah Ta'ala's
oceans of mercy.
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7. Presentation of Deeds
عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم : حَيَاتِي
خَيْرٌ لَكُمْ تُحَدِّثُونَ وَنُحَدِّثُ لَكُمْ، وَوَفَاتِي خَيْرٌ لَكُمْ تُعْرَضُ عَلَيَّ أَعْمَالُكُمْ ، فَمَا رَأَيْتُ مِنَ
خَيْرٍ حَمِدْتُ اللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ ، وَمَا رَأَيْتُ مِنَ شَرِّ اسْتَغْفَرْتُ اللَّهَ لَكُمْ
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas'ood Radhiyallahu Anhu reports
that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, "My life is a
means of goodness for you, you present your difficulties and I
provide the solutions. My death will also be a means of goodness
for you. Your deeds will be presented to me; I will praise Allah for
the good I see and I will ask Allah to forgive you for the sins I
see." (Musnad Bazzaar)
Note: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam will thank
Allah for the good he sees in his Ummah and he will ask Allah's
forgiveness on behalf of the sinners of the Ummah.
8.Qiyamat
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ يَعْرَقُ
النَّاسُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ حَتَّى يَذْهَبَ عَرَقُهُمْ فِي الْأَرْضِ سَبْعِينَ ذِرَاعًا وَيُلْجِمُهُمْ حَتَّى يَبْلُغَ
آذَانَهُمْ
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, "People will perspire
so much on the Day of Qiyamah that their perspiration will soak
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to a depth of sixty cubits in the earth, then it will close in on them
until it reaches the height of their ears." (Bukhari)
Note: Always remember the terror of Qiyamah, the eventual
destruction of this world, the resurrection that follows and
correct your life. For, the fear of the Interrogation of the
hereafter drives a person to adopt the correct way of living.
9. Intercession
عَنْ عَوْفِ بْنِ مَالِكِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
أَتَانِي آتٍ مِنْ عِنْدِ رَبِّ فَخَيَّرَنِي بَيْنَ أَنْ يُدْخِلَ نِصْفَ أُمَّتِي الْجَنَّةَ وَبَيْنَ الشَّفَاعَةِ فَاخْتَرْتُ
الشَّفَاعَةَ وَهِيَ لِمَنْ مَاتَ لَا يُشْرِكُ بِاللَّهِ شَيْئًا
Hadhrat Awf bin Malik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, "A being (an angel)
came to me from my Rabb and offered me a choice of two things:
that half my Ummah be granted Jannah or that I be granted the
right of Intercession. I chose Intercession and it will be for those
who passed away without ascribing partners to Allah." (Tirmizi)
Note: How may one acquire the intercession of Rasulullah
Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam? It is attained by holding fast to the
Aqeedah of Tawheed and by reciting the Dua after Azan. Through
this, we will gain the intercession of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi
wa Sallam.
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10. Waseela
عَنْ أَبِي أمامة بْنِ سَهْلِ بْنِ حُنَيْفٍ، عَنْ عمه عثمان بن حنيف: أَنَّ رَجُلًا كَانَ
يَخْتَلِفُ إِلَى عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَفَّنَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ فِي حَاجَةٍ لَهُ وَكَانَ عُثْمَانُ لَا يَلْتَفِتُ إِلَيْهِ وَلَا
يَنْظُرُ فِي حَاجَتِهِ فَلَقِيَ عُثْمَانَ بْنَ حُنَيْفٍ فَشَكَا ذَلِكَ إِلَيْهِ فَقَالَ لَهُ عُثْمَانُ بْنُ حُنَيْفِ انْتِ
الْمِيضَأَةَ فَتَوَضَّأَ ثُمَّ انْتِ الْمَسْجِدَ فَصَلِّ فِيهِ رَكْعَتَيْنِ ثُمَّ قُلْ: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ وَأَتَوَجَّهُ إِلَيْكَ
بِنَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيّ الرَّحْمَةِ
A man would often come to Hadhrat Uthman bin Affan
Radhiyallahu Anhu to have a need of his fulfilled but Uthman
Radhiyallahu Anhu (most probably due to his busy schedule)
would not afford him attention, nor fulfil his need. This person
met Hadhrat Uthman bin Haneef Radhiyallahu Anhu and
complained to him about his situation. Hadhrat Uthman bin
Haneef advised him to go the place of Wudhu, perform Wudhu,
then go to the Masjid and perform two Rakats of Salah and then
say:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ وَأَتَوَجَّهُ إِلَيْكَ بِنَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيّ الرَّحْمَةِ
"O Allah, I ask you and through the Waseela of
Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam, the Nabi of mercy, I
turn to you." (Mujamus Sagheer)
Note: Waseela has a great effect in the speedy acceptance of
Dua. Subsequently, at the end of the aforementioned Hadith, it is
mentioned that through the blessing of this Dua, Hadhrat
Uthman bin Affan Radhiyallahu Anhu received this person with
honour and respect and fulfilled his need.
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11. Virtue of Salah
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ
أَرَأَيْتُمْ لَوْ أَنَّ نَهَرًا بِبَابِ أَحَدِكُمْ يَغْتَسِلُ فِيهِ كُلَّ يَوْمٍ خَمْسًا مَا تَقُولُ ذَلِكَ يُبْقِي مِنْ دَرَنِهِ
قَالُوا لَا يُبْقِي مِنْ دَرَنِهِ شَيْئًا قَالَ فَذَلِكَ مِثْلُ الصَّلَوَاتِ الْخَمْسِ يَمْحُو اللَّهُ بِهِ الْخَطَايَا
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, "If a person has a
river running by his front door in which he bathes five time a day,
is it possible for dirt to remain on his body?" The Sahabah
Radhiyallahu Anhu replied, "Not a speck of dirt will remain."
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam then said, "Similar is the
effect of the five daily Salah. Through its performance, Allah
erases sins." (Bukhari)
Note: This Hadith announces Allah's special gift of forgiveness
upon the performance of the five daily Salah. Allah Ta'ala looks
for excuses to forgive His servants. The promise of so much
forgiveness upon the performance of the five daily Salah is truly
Allah's favour. Therefore, be punctual on Salah, conscious of its
proper performance and etiquette, and continue your travel on
this journey of forgiveness.
12. Folding the hands below the navel in Salah
عَنْ وَائِلِ بْنِ حُجْرٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَضَعَ
يَمِينَهُ عَلَى شِمَالِهِ فِي الصَّلاَةِ تَحْتَ السُّرَّةِ
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Hadhrat Waail bi Hujr Radhiyallahu Anhu reports, "I saw
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam placing his right hand over
his left hand, below his navel, in Salah." (Musannaf ibn Abi
Shaibah)
Note: The condition of a person in one Salah is one of
humbleness and submission in the court of Allah Ta'ala. It
demands that together with the internal feeling of the heart, the
posture of the body should also display submission and humility.
Keeping the eyes downcast, standing with the hands folded and
especially folding them below the navel is without doubt the
demand of the self-effacement that is required in the court of our
Rabb, the Majestic.
13. Not reciting Qirat behind the Imam
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِنَّمَا
جُعِلَ الْإِمَامُ لِيُؤْتَمَّ بِهِ فَإِذَا كَبَّرَ فَكَبِّرُوا وَإِذَا قَرَأَ فَأَنْصِتُوا وَإِذَا قَالَ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ
وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ فَقُولُوا آمِينَ
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, "The Imam is there to
be followed, thus when he makes Takbeer38, you also make
Takbeer, when he recites Qirat then remain silent and when he
38 Takbeer = Saying Allahu Akbar
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says, "َغَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّين" then say, "Aameen".(Ibn
Majah)
Note: The Imam is an ambassador in the court of Allah on behalf
of the entire congregation. Just as the speech of an ambassador
and the oration of an envoy are considered on behalf of their
delegations, similarly, Shariah has considered the Imam's Qirat to
be on behalf of those who follow him. At the time of Qirat, the
congregation is instructed to remain silent whether the Qirat is
recited audibly or inaudibly.
14. Reciting Aameen softly
وَقَدْ سَمِعْتُهُ مِنْ وَائِلٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّهُ صَلَّى مَعَ النَّبِيّ صلى الله عليه وسلم
فَلَمَّا قَرَأَ {غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلاَ الضَّالِّينَ} قَالَ : آمِينَ خَفَضَ بِهَا صَوْتَهُ
Hadhrat Waail bin Hujr Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates, "I
performed Salah with Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam;
when he recited, "َغَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلاَ الضَّالِّين" he said
Aameen softly." (Musnad Abi Dawood At-Tayaalisi)
15. Not raising the hands during Salah
عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ أَلَا أُخْبِرُكُمْ بِصَلَاةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ
وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ فَقَامَ فَرَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ ثُمَّ لَمْ يُعِدْ
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas'ood Radhiyallahu Anhu once
said, "Should I not perform the Salah of Rasulullah Sallallahu
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Alayhi wa Sallam for you?" He stood up and raised his hands for
the Takbeer Tahreemah39 and thereafter he did not raise his
hands. (Nasai)
Note: Raf'e Yadayn refers to raising the hands as is done when
one commences Salah. In the early period of Islam, the hands
were raised when the changing of the postures of Salah:
standing, Ruku and Sajdah. Later, this practice was stopped and
abrogated. Therefore, in the five daily Salah, Raf'e Yadayn is only
performed for the Takbeer Tahreemah. While changing postures,
it is not performed. However, in the extra Takbeers of Eid Salah
and in the Takbeer of Dua Qunoot, Raf'e Yadayn is performed as
this is established from the Ahadith and the statements of the
Sahabah. Therefore, our practice is on this.
16. Three Rakats of Witr
عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ أَنَّهُ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّهُ سَأَلَ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا
كَيْفَ كَانَتْ صَلَاةُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِي رَمَضَانَ فَقَالَتْ مَا كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ
صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَزِيدُ فِي رَمَضَانَ وَلَا فِي غَيْرِهِ عَلَى إِحْدَى عَشْرَةَ رَكْعَةً يُصَلِّي
أَرْبَعًا فَلَا تَسَلْ عَنْ حُسْنِهِنَّ وَطُولِهِنَّ ثُمَّ يُصَلِّي أَرْبَعًا فَلَا تَسَلْ عَنْ حُسْنِهِنَّ وَطُولِهِنَّ ثُمَّ
يُصَلِّي ثَلَاثًا
Hadhrat Abu Salamah bin Abdir Rahman once asked
Hadhrat Aisha Radhiyallahu Anha, "How was the Salah of
39 Takbeer Tahreemah = The commencing Takbeer of Salah
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Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam in Ramadan?" She replied,
"Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam would not perform
more than eleven Rakats of Salah in Ramadan or out of
Ramadan. He would first perform four Rakats. Do not ask about
their length and beauty. He would then perform another four
Rakats. Do not ask about their length and beauty. Then he
would perform three Rakats Witr." (Bukhari)
Note: This Hadith discusses the Tahajjud and Witr of Rasulullah
Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam. Tahajjud is Mustahab whereas Witr
is Wajib. Witr consists of three Rakats that are performed after
the Fardh and Sunnats of Esha. The method of performing Witr is
that at the end of the second Rakat, Tashahhud is performed. In
the third Rakat, Surah Fatiha and an additional Surah are recited.
After the Surah, the Musalli will raise his hands and say, "Allahu
Akbar" and after folding the hands once again, will recite Dua
Qunoot. After this, Ruku is performed.
17. Virtue of fasting
عَنْ عَلِيّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ
إِنَّ اللَّهَ تَبَارَكَ وَتَعَالَى يَقُولُ الصَّوْمُ لِي وَأَنَا أَجْزِي بِهِ وَلِلصَّائِمِ فَرْحَتَانِ حِينَ يُفْطِرُ وَحِينَ
يَلْقَى رَبَّهُ وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَخُلُوفُ فَمِ الصَّائِمِ أَطْيَبُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ رِيحِ الْمِسْكِ
Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Talib Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, "Allah Ta'ala has
stated, 'Indeed the fast is for Me and I will give the reward for it.
For the fasting person there are two joys: the joy of Iftar and the
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joy when he meets his Rabb. And by the oath of He who holds my
soul in His hand, the smell that emits from the mouth of the
fasting person is more fragrant by Allah than the scent of musk."
(Nasai)
18. The virtue of Qurbani
عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ أَصْحَابُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ
وَسَلَّمَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَا هَذِهِ الْأَضَاحِيُّ قَالَ سُنَّةُ أَبِيكُمْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ قَالُوا فَمَا لَنَا فِيهَا يَا رَسُولَ
اللَّهِ قَالَ بِكُلِّ شَعَرَةٍ حَسَنَةٌ قَالُوا فَالصُّوفُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ بِكُلِّ شَعَرَةٍ مِنْ الصُّوفِ
حَسَنَةٌ
Hadhrat Zaid bin Arqam Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that
the Sahabah of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam asked, "O
Rasulullah, What is this sacrifice?" Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi
wa Sallam replied, "It is the Sunnah of your forefather,
Ibrahim." They further asked, "What reward will receive for the
Qurbani?" Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam replied, "You
will receive a reward for every hair (of the animal)." They then
asked, "What about wool O Rasulullah?" Rasulullah Sallallahu
Alayhi wa Sallam replied, "For every fibre of wool is a reward."
(Sunan Ibn Majah)
Note: Qurbani is a momentous Ibadah. It has continued from
the time of Hadhrat Adam Alayhis Salam to the Ummah of
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam. Because Qurbani has a
special link to the time of Hadhrat Ibrahim Alayhis Salam, it has
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