Chapter 1
Namaaz
* Virtues of Namaaz in the
Light of Qur’an
* Virtue of Namaaz in the
Light of Hadith
* Laws of Jurisprudence
* Namaaz Times
* Mustahab (Preferred)
Times
* Makruh (Disliked) Times
بِسْمِ اللہِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ
نَحْمَدُہٗ وَ نُصَلِّیْ عَلٰی رَسُوْلِہِ الْکَرِیْمِ ؕ
Namaaz (Prayer)
After Imaan (belief) and refinement
of one’s beliefs as per the true tenets of the Ahle Sunnat Wa Jama’at, Namaaz
is regarded the most essential and exalted Fard (obligatory act) of all Fard actions.
The Holy Qur’an and the Ahadith
of the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم announces and presents the
splendour and excellence of Namaaz (Salaah).
The Qur’an and Ahadith regularly
emphasise the importance and excellence of Namaaz, and strict caution and
warning (of chastisement) is for those who omit it (Namaaz).
There are a few verses and
Ahadith quoted below, so that Muslims may take heed to the commands of their
Creator Allah Almighty and His Beloved Prophet صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم in this regard, and by virtue of the guidance bestowed
upon them, they may practice accordingly.
Qur’anic Verses
Almighty Allah says
ہُدًی لِّلْمُتَّقِیۡنَ ۙ﴿۲﴾ الَّذِیۡنَ یُؤْمِنُوۡنَ
بِالْغَیۡبِ وَیُقِیۡمُوۡنَ الصَّلٰوۃَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنٰہُمۡ یُنۡفِقُوۡنَ ۙ﴿۳﴾
‘In it, there is
guidance for the pious (Allah Fearing). Those who believe without seeing; and
(who) perform Namaaz (prayer) regularly, and (generously) spend in Our Way, of
the sustenance which We have provided for them’ [Surah 2, Verse 2-3]
Almighty Allah says
(
وَاَقِیۡمُوا الصَّلٰوۃَ وَاٰتُوا الزَّکٰوۃَ وَارْکَعُوۡا مَعَ الرَّاکِعِیۡنَ
﴿۴۳﴾)
‘And (establish)
perform prayers regularly, and give Zakaat (poor-due) and bow down with those
who bow (in Namaaz)’ [Surah 2, Verse 43]
In other words, to bow in Namaaz
with Muslims as is done in Ruku is only in our Shariat. This could also refer
to performing Namaaz with Jama’at (congregation).
Allah says
حَافِظُوۡا عَلَی الصَّلَوٰتِ وَالصَّلٰوۃِ
الْوُسْطٰی ٭ وَقُوۡمُوۡا لِلہِ قٰنِتِیۡنَ ﴿۲۳۸﴾
‘Guard
all your Prayers, (particularly) the middle Prayer; and stand before Allah in
sincere reverence’ [Surah 2,
Verse 238]
Almighty Allah says
وَ اِنَّہَا لَکَبِیۡرَۃٌ اِلَّا عَلَی الْخٰشِعِیۡنَ ﴿ۙ۴۵﴾
‘And undoubtedly,
Namaaz is definitely intense; except to those who humble themselves before Me
in heartfelt devotion’ [Surah 2, Verse 45]
To leave out and omit performing
Namaaz absolutely is an outrageous and inexcusable act. Almighty Allah says as
follows in regards to those who perform their Namaaz after the prescribed time
has expired (i.e. they allow it to become Qaza):
فَوَیۡلٌ لِّلْمُصَلِّیۡنَ ۙ﴿۴﴾الَّذِیۡنَ ہُمْ عَنۡ
صَلَاتِہِمْ سَاہُوۡنَ ۙ﴿۵﴾
‘So, affliction unto
those worshippers who are neglectful of their Namaaz’ [Surah 107, Verses 4-5]
There is an abyss in the depths
of Hell, which Hell itself dreads and from the intensity of which, Hell itself
asks deliverance from. This abyss is called ‘Wail’. Those who intentionally
delay their Namaaz causing the time to expire (i.e. become Qaza), will be
deserving of (Hell).
Allah says
فَخَلَفَ مِنۡۢ بَعْدِہِمْ خَلْفٌ اَضَاعُوا الصَّلٰوۃَ
وَاتَّبَعُوا الشَّہَوٰتِ فَسَوْفَ یَلْقَوْنَ غَیًّا ﴿ۙ۵۹﴾
‘Then in their place,
after them, came those undutiful ones; who ruined Namaaz and followed their
lustful desires; so it is near that they will encounter in hell, the harshness
of Ghay ’ [Surah 19,
Verse 59]
‘Ghay’ is an abyss in the depths
of Hell. It is the deepest and the most scorching abyss. There is a well (pit)
in Hell called ‘Habahab’. When the fire (flames) of Hell is about to be
extinguished (i.e. become less intense), Allah Almighty opens this well (pit),
and the fire of Hell begins to blaze and rage like it did before.
Allah says
کُلَّمَا خَبَتْ زِدْنٰہُمْ سَعِیۡرًا ﴿۹۷﴾
‘And whenever it is
close to being extinguished, We shall cause it to rage.’ [Surah 17, Verse 97]
This well is for those who omit their
Namaaz; for adulterers and fornicators; for those who consume alcohol; for
those who take usury (interest); and for those who cause anguish and heartache
to their parents. One may also ascertain the excellence and importance of
Namaaz by Almighty Allah revealing all His commands upon Prophet صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم on the Earth, but when He willed to reveal and bestow Namaaz
upon him, Almighty Allah invited the Beloved Nabi صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم unto Himself, beyond the Divine Arsh, where He made
Namaaz Fard. Allah blessed him with Namaaz the most Blessed Gift on the eve of
‘Isra’ (i.e. Night of Me’raj).
Ahadith-e-Nabawiyyah
Hadith 1: It is reported in Sahih Bukhari
and Muslim from Ibn Umar رضی اللہ تعالیٰ
عنہما that
Rasoolullah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘The foundation of Islam is
established on 5 Pillars. (1) To bear testimony that there is none truly worthy
of worship besides Allah and Muhammad صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم is the chosen servant and Prophet of Allah. (2) To establish
Namaaz. (3) To give Zakaat. (4) To perform Hajj. (5) To Fast in the month of Ramadan.’
[Mishkaat
pg.12]
Hadith 2: Imam Ahmed, Tirmizi and Ibn Majah
report that Hazrat Mu’az رضی اللہ تعالیٰ
عنہ says, ‘I
asked the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم to inform me regarding that
practice which will take me into Jannat and save me from Hell. He صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘Worship Allah and do not associate any partner
with Him, and establish Namaaz and give Zakaat, and Fast in the month of Ramadan,
and make Hajj of Baitullah (Kaaba).’ In the Hadith it has been stated that
Namaaz is a Pillar of Islam. [Mishkaat pg.14]
Hadith 3: In Sahih Muslim from Abu Hurairah
رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ it is narrated that Rasoolullah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘The five Salaahs, from Jummah to Jummah and from
Ramadan to Ramadan, wipes out all the sins that are between them, as long as
one abstains from Kaba’ir (major sins).’ [Mishkaat pg.57]
Hadith 4: It is in Sahihain from Abu
Hurairah رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ it was narrated that Rasoolullah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said ‘Tell me, if someone has a river outside his door
and he bathes in it five times a day, will there be any dirt left on his body?’
They replied, ‘No’. He صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘This is the very example
of the five daily Salaahs. Almighty Allah removes ones sins due to this.’ [Mishkaat pg.57]
Hadith 5: Sahihain have reported from Ibn
Mas’ud رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ that a person committed a sin and
thereafter came (to Rasoolullah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم) and confessed. Upon this, the verse:
(اَقِمِ
الصَّلٰوۃَ طَرَفَیِ النَّہَارِ وَزُلَفًا مِّنَ الَّیۡلِ ؕ اِنَّ الْحَسَنٰتِ
یُذْہِبْنَ السَّیِّاٰتِ ؕ ذٰلِکَ ذِکْرٰی لِلذّٰکِرِیۡنَ ﴿۱۱۴﴾ۚ )
‘And establish Namaaz
on both ends of day and in some portion of the night. Undoubtedly, good deeds
remove sins. This is advice to those who accept advice.’ [Surah 11, Verse 114].
The person asked, ‘Ya
Rasool’Allah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم is this command specific to me?’
He صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘It is for my entire Ummah.’ [Mishkaat pg.58]
Hadith 6: It is reported in Sahih Bukhari
and Muslim that Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ says, ‘I asked Rasoolullah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم regarding which action (good deed) is most beloved to
Allah. He صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘Namaaz in its appointed
time.’ I asked what was thereafter; (and) he said, ‘To be kind towards your
parents’, (and) I asked what was after that, and he said, ‘To make Jihad (i.e.
to strive) in Allah’s way.’ [Mishkaat pg.58]
Hadith 7: Baihaqi reported from Hazrat Umar
رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ that a person asked, ‘Ya Rasool’Allah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم in Islam which is the most beloved deed by Allah?’ The
Prophet صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘to perform Namaaz in its
appointed time (He صلی اللہ تعالی
علیہ وسلم further said), and one who has
omitted his Namaaz has no Deen, (for) Namaaz is the pillar of Deen.’
Hadith 8: Abu Dawud reported from Amr ibn
Shu’aib who narrated from his father, who narrated from his grandfather that Rasoolullah
صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘When your children reach
the age of seven, instruct them to perform Namaaz and when they reach the age
of ten get them to read even if one has to hit them[1].’
[Mishkaat
pg.58]
Hadith 9: Imam Ahmed reported that Abu Zarr
رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ mentioned that the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم went out in cold weather, it was autumn. He صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم held two branches and the leaves began to fall off. He صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘O Abu Zarr!’ I said, ‘I am present Ya Rasool’Allah
صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم , He صلی اللہ
تعالی علیہ وسلم then said, ‘When a Muslim servant performs Namaaz for
Allah, his sins are shed, just as the leaves have fallen from this tree.’ [Mishkaat pg.58]
Hadith 10: It is reported in Sahih Muslim
Shareef from Abu Hurairah رضی اللہ
تعالیٰ عنہ that
Rasoolullah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘When a person performs Tahaarat
(Ghusl and Wudu) at his home and then walks towards the Masjid to fulfil his
Fard, then one sin is washed away on every step and on the next step his status
is elevated one fold.’
Hadith 11: Imam Ahmed has reported from Zaid
ibn Khalid Al Jahni رضی اللہ تعالیٰ
عنہ that
Rasoolullah صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم said, ‘Whosoever performs 2
Raka’ats of Namaaz without making any error in it then all his sins before this
are forgiven’ (This refers to Sagha’ir, i.e. minor sins). [Mishkaat pg.58]
[1]
Hitting here does not mean that one should severely
beat ones child, but it merely means that one should be stern and reprimand him
so that he may realise the importance of Namaaz. It is disallowed to beat and
abuse ones child inhumanely under any circumstances.
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