PILLARS OF SALAAT (ARKANUS-SALAT)
The prayer has obligatory pillars which must be fulfilled for its
validity, and these are as follows:
1. Al-Qiyaam - prayer is to be performed in a standing position
if a person is physically capable.
2. Takbeerat-ul-Ihraam, that is saying “ALLAHU AKBAR”, at
the commencement of the prayer.
3. Al-Fatihah – The recital of the opening chapter of the Holy
Quran in every Raka’a.
4. Rukuu’ - this is the bowing posture wherein the head and
back are positioned on the same level and both hands are
rested on the knees with the fingers spread apart.
5. Raising up from rukuu’ position.
6. It is required to stand up from the rukuu’ position in such a
way that the person feels that all his/her backbones are
straightened.
7. Sujuud - Prostrating oneself in such a way that the following
seven parts of the body are firmly placed on the ground. i.e.
forehead together with the tip of the nose, both palms, both
knees, the bottom surface of toes of both feet.
8. Raising the head from the Sujuud position.
9. It is required to sit upright during the pause between the two
prostrations.
10. Taking a sitting position for the recitation of “At-Tashahud”.
11. Recitation of “At-Tashahud” - words of witness.
12. Reciting the words of supplication for the Prophet (Peace be
upon him)
13. Conclude the prayer with the words of peace “Tasleem”.
i.e. “Assalamu Aleykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu.”
14. While fulfilling the above pillars of salaat, the person should
be in a state of tranquillity.
The aforementioned factors are the pillars of the prayer, wherein
if any of them is missed, it is required to repeat the whole
Raka’ah (Unit) in which the pillar was omitted.
But if the Takbeerat-ul-Ihraam - (the first Takbeer that initiates
you to the prayer), is omitted, then it becomes necessary to
repeat the whole salaat.
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From the book 33 Lessons for every Muslim.
-Compiled By:
Abdul Aziz Saleh Al-Shomar
The prayer has obligatory pillars which must be fulfilled for its
validity, and these are as follows:
1. Al-Qiyaam - prayer is to be performed in a standing position
if a person is physically capable.
2. Takbeerat-ul-Ihraam, that is saying “ALLAHU AKBAR”, at
the commencement of the prayer.
3. Al-Fatihah – The recital of the opening chapter of the Holy
Quran in every Raka’a.
4. Rukuu’ - this is the bowing posture wherein the head and
back are positioned on the same level and both hands are
rested on the knees with the fingers spread apart.
5. Raising up from rukuu’ position.
6. It is required to stand up from the rukuu’ position in such a
way that the person feels that all his/her backbones are
straightened.
7. Sujuud - Prostrating oneself in such a way that the following
seven parts of the body are firmly placed on the ground. i.e.
forehead together with the tip of the nose, both palms, both
knees, the bottom surface of toes of both feet.
8. Raising the head from the Sujuud position.
9. It is required to sit upright during the pause between the two
prostrations.
10. Taking a sitting position for the recitation of “At-Tashahud”.
11. Recitation of “At-Tashahud” - words of witness.
12. Reciting the words of supplication for the Prophet (Peace be
upon him)
13. Conclude the prayer with the words of peace “Tasleem”.
i.e. “Assalamu Aleykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu.”
14. While fulfilling the above pillars of salaat, the person should
be in a state of tranquillity.
The aforementioned factors are the pillars of the prayer, wherein
if any of them is missed, it is required to repeat the whole
Raka’ah (Unit) in which the pillar was omitted.
But if the Takbeerat-ul-Ihraam - (the first Takbeer that initiates
you to the prayer), is omitted, then it becomes necessary to
repeat the whole salaat.
==========================
From the book 33 Lessons for every Muslim.
-Compiled By:
Abdul Aziz Saleh Al-Shomar
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