MATERI PAI 8: SHOLAT GERHANA, ISTISQO, DAN SHOLAT JENAZAH PART 2 || SHOLAT JENAZAH @ Kur. Merdeka

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive guide on Salat Jenazah (Funeral Prayer) in Islam, detailing its significance, procedure, and spiritual benefits. Viewers learn about the essential steps, including the correct niyat (intention), the four takbirs (pronouncements of 'Allahu Akbar'), and the prayers for the deceased, whether male, female, or a child. The lesson also highlights the importance of Salat Jenazah in fostering respect, reflection, and social unity within the Muslim community. The video aims to deepen understanding of this key Islamic practice and encourage viewers to support further educational content.

Takeaways

• 😀 **Salat Jenazah** is the funeral prayer performed for a deceased Muslim, whether male, female, child, or adult.
• 😀 It is a **collective obligation** (fard kifayah), meaning only some people need to perform it, but it remains encouraged for all who know of the death.
• 😀 Muslims have four main responsibilities towards the deceased: **washing** the body, **shrouding** the body, **praying** for the deceased, and **burying** the body.
• 😀 The **intention (niat)** for Salat Jenazah must be made silently in the heart before starting the prayer.
• 😀 The prayer consists of **four takbirs**, where each takbir has its own significance and specific recitations.
• 😀 After the first takbir, **Al-Fatihah** is recited as in regular prayers (salat).
• 😀 After the second takbir, **Salawat on the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)** is recited, asking for blessings on the Prophet and his family.
• 😀 After the third takbir, a **dua (prayer)** is said for the deceased, asking for Allah’s forgiveness, mercy, and a good resting place.
• 😀 The prayer concludes with the **fourth takbir**, followed by the **salutation (salam)** to both the right and left sides.
• 😀 The prayer for the deceased varies based on gender or age, such as replacing 'Lahu' with 'Laha' for a female and using special prayers for a child.
• 😀 **Salat Jenazah** serves to honor the deceased, encourage reflection on mortality, and strengthen community bonds among Muslims.

Q & A

What is Salat Jenazah?

Salat Jenazah is an Islamic funeral prayer performed for deceased Muslims, whether male or female, adult or child. It is a collective obligation (Fardu Kifayah) in which, once performed by one person in a community, others are relieved from the duty.

What are the main obligations when a Muslim passes away?

The main obligations are: 1. Washing the body (Mandi Jenazah), 2. Shrouding the body (Mengafani), 3. Performing Salat Jenazah, and 4. Burying the body.

What is the significance of Salat Jenazah in Islam?

Salat Jenazah serves to honor the deceased, seek forgiveness and mercy from Allah for the departed soul, and strengthens community bonds among Muslims.

What are the pillars (Rukn) of Salat Jenazah?

The pillars of Salat Jenazah include: 1. Niat (intention), 2. Takbir (saying 'Allahu Akbar') four times, 3. Reciting Surah Al-Fatihah after the first Takbir, 4. Sending Salawat upon the Prophet after the second Takbir, 5. Praying for the deceased after the third Takbir, and 6. Ending with Salam (peace) after the fourth Takbir.

What is the purpose of the Niat (intention) in Salat Jenazah?

The Niat (intention) is crucial as it aligns the person's heart and actions with the intention of performing the prayer for the deceased. The Niat is made silently in the heart and should coincide with the first Takbir.

How does the prayer differ between a male and female deceased during Salat Jenazah?

The only difference in the prayer for a male or female deceased is the wording of the Niat and the prayer for forgiveness. For a male, it’s 'fardu laki-laki,' and for a female, it’s 'fardu perempuan.' The third Takbir also has a gender-specific change in the prayer for forgiveness.

What should be recited after the first Takbir during Salat Jenazah?

After the first Takbir, Surah Al-Fatihah should be recited, as it is a common part of the prayer in all types of Salat.

What is recited after the second Takbir during Salat Jenazah?

After the second Takbir, Salawat upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is recited, asking for blessings upon him and his family, as well as the family of Prophet Ibrahim.

How should one pray for the deceased after the third Takbir?

After the third Takbir, a prayer for the deceased is recited, asking Allah to forgive and have mercy on the soul of the deceased, and to provide them with a place of comfort and peace.

What is the prayer for a deceased baby during Salat Jenazah?

For a deceased baby, the prayer differs slightly, and it is recited as: 'Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahu...' asking Allah for forgiveness and protection, and for the baby to be granted a place in paradise.

What is the final step in Salat Jenazah?

The final step is the fourth Takbir, followed by the Salam (peace) to conclude the prayer: 'Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.'

What are the benefits (hikmah) of performing Salat Jenazah?

The benefits of Salat Jenazah include offering respect to the deceased, raising awareness of mortality, seeking Allah’s mercy for the departed, and fostering solidarity and stronger family ties.