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Summary

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to performing Salah according to the Syafi'i school of thought, emphasizing proper intentions, postures, and recitations. It outlines the necessary steps from the initial Takbir to the final salutations, including key supplications and the importance of focusing during prayer. The instructions are clear and detailed, making it accessible for individuals praying alone, ensuring that followers can perform their Salah correctly and with devotion. The tutorial serves as a valuable resource for Muslims seeking to enhance their prayer practice.

Takeaways

• 🕌 Fardh prayers must be performed standing, but alternatives are allowed for those who cannot stand.
• 🔔 The opening Takbir (Takbiratul Ihram) is essential, signifying the start of the prayer.
• 🙏 Intentions (niat) should be articulated in the heart and can be stated verbally, specifying the type of prayer.
• 👀 During standing prayers, one should keep their eyes focused on the place of prostration.
• 📖 Reciting Surah Al-Fatihah is obligatory in every unit (rakaat) of the prayer.
• 🔄 Movements such as bowing (ruku) and prostrating (sujud) should be performed with calmness and composure (tuma'ninah).
• 🌙 Prostration involves placing seven body parts on the ground: forehead, nose, both palms, both knees, and toes.
• 🕊️ During the sitting positions, it's recommended to recite specific supplications for forgiveness and mercy.
• 🧎 The final sitting (tahiyat akhir) should be performed with proper posture, acknowledging the Prophet and seeking blessings.
• 📿 After completing the prayer, it is sunnah to read specific supplications for seeking protection and guidance.

Q & A

What is the significance of performing Salah in a standing position?

Salah fardhu should ideally be performed while standing if one is able, as it reflects the proper form and discipline in worship.

What is the Takbiratul Ihram, and how is it performed?

The Takbiratul Ihram is the opening Takbir of the Salah, pronounced as 'Allahu Akbar.' It is performed by raising both hands to shoulder level and then placing them below the chest.

What intention (niat) should one have when performing Salah alone?

The intention should be clearly stated in the heart and can be verbalized as 'Usholli fardhol Zuhri arba’a rak’atin mustaqbilal qiblati adaa-an lillaahi ta'aalaa,' indicating the specific prayer being performed.

What is the recommended way to perform Ruku (bowing)?

During Ruku, one should bend at the waist, ensuring the back is straight and the hands are placed firmly on the knees, while maintaining a moment of stillness (tuma'ninah).

What should one recite while in the state of Sujud (prostration)?

While in Sujud, it is sunnah to recite 'Subhana Robbiyal A'la wa bihamdi' or other forms of Tasbih and to prolong the duration of the Sujud for personal supplication.

How should one perform the sitting between the two Sujud?

This position, known as sitting Ifitirasy, involves sitting on the left foot while keeping the right foot upright, accompanied by reciting 'Rabbighfirli wa arhamni.'

What is the correct posture for the Tashahhud during the final sitting?

In the final sitting, one should sit Tawarruk, with the left foot under the body and the right foot upright, while reciting the Tashahhud and Salawat.

What is the purpose of raising the index finger during Tashahhud?

Raising the index finger signifies the declaration of faith in Allah's oneness, and it is encouraged during the utterance of 'Illallah.'

What is the significance of the final Salam in Salah?

The final Salam, which is said to the right and left, symbolizes the conclusion of the prayer and serves as a greeting of peace to those present.

What additional prayers are recommended after completing Salah?

After completing Salah, it is recommended to recite additional supplications such as seeking refuge from the punishment of the grave and praying for salvation from the Hellfire.