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48-597: (Redirected from Isra ) ISRA or Isra may refer to: Al-Isra , 17th chapter of the Quran Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles , the Senegalese Institute for Agricultural Research International Society for Research on Aggression , a psychology organization International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance ,

96-658: A Muslim from performing them on time, they must be performed as soon as possible. Several hadith narrations quote Muhammad saying that a person who slept past the prescribed time or forgot to perform the obligatory salah must pray it as soon as they remember. These prayers are considered obligatory upon every adult Muslim, with the exception of those with some physical or mental disabilities, menstruating women , and women experiencing postnatal bleeding. Those who are sick or otherwise physically unable to perform their salah standing may perform them sitting or lying down according to their ability. Some Muslims pray three times

144-654: A day, believing the Qur'an mentions three prayers instead of five. In general, Sunnis view the five daily prayers, in addition to the Friday salah , as obligatory. There is a difference of opinion within the Sunni schools of jurisprudence regarding whether the Eid and Witr prayers are obligatory on all Muslims, obligatory only such that a sufficient number of Muslims perform it, or sunnah . All Sunni schools of jurisprudence view

192-698: A day. The obligatory prayers play an integral part in the Islamic faith, being the second and the most important pillar (After Shahadah) from the Five Pillars of Islam for Sunnis , and one of the Ancillaries of the Faith for Shiites . In addition, supererogatory salah may be performed by Muslims at any time with a few exceptions, or at specific times in accordance with the Sunnah. Wudu (Ritual Purity)

240-601: A financial research institute in Malaysia Isra and Mi'raj , the journey out and home, an Islamic belief Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title ISRA . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ISRA&oldid=1024156665 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

288-640: A mixed assembly.”' Al-Tabari (d.923) suggested this referred to Palestinian settlement. Al-Zamakhshari (d. 1144) suggested this referred to Egypt devoid of Pharaoh . Al-Qurtubi (d. 1272) suggested both. Salah Including: Salah ( Arabic : ٱلصَّلَاةُ , romanized :  aṣ-Ṣalāh ) is the principal form of worship in Islam . Facing the Kaaba in Mecca , it consists of units called rak'ah (specific set of movements), during which

336-549: Is a must prerequisite for performing salah . Muslims may perform salah alone or in congregation. Some of these prayers are special and are exclusively performed in congregation , such as the Friday salah and Eid prayers , both are performed with a khutbah (sermon). Some concessions are made for Muslims who are physically unable to perform the salah in its original form, or are travelling. The Arabic word salah ( Arabic : صلاة , romanized :  Ṣalāh , pronounced [sˤɑˈlæːh] ) means 'prayer'. The word

384-480: Is consensus on the vast majority of the major details of the salah , but there are different views on some of the more intricate details. A Muslim is required to perform Wudu (ablution) before performing salah , and making the niyyah (intention) is a prerequisite for all deeds in Islam, including salah . Some schools of Islamic jurisprudence hold that intending to pray suffices in the heart, and some require that

432-514: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Al-Isra Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ( asbāb al-nuzūl ), it is traditionally believed to be a Meccan surah , from the second Meccan period (615-619). This surah takes its name from the first verse which, in Islamic tradition , tells the event of the Isra ,

480-457: Is known as qasr. Muslims may perform supererogatory salah as an act of worship at any time except the times of prohibition. Such salah is called nafl. Prayers performed by Muhammad consistently, or those that he recommended be performed but are not considered obligatory, are called sunnah prayers. Sunan ar-Rawatib (Arabic: السنن الرواتب, romanized: as-Sunan ar-Rawātib) refers to the regular voluntary (Sunnah) prayers that are associated with

528-490: Is not performed in graveyards and bathrooms. It is prohibited from being performed after Fajr prayer until sunrise, during a small period of time around noon, and after Asr prayer until sunset. The prohibition of salah at these times is to prevent the practice of sun worship . The word salah, when used to refer to the Sunni second pillar of Islam or the Shia ancillary of faith, refers to the five obligatory daily prayers. Each of

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576-416: Is recited. In the first and second rak'a of all prayers, a surah other than Al-Fatiha or part thereof is recited after Al-Fatiha. This is followed by another takbir after which the person praying bows down their waist in a position known as ruku with their hands on their knees (depending on the madhhab , rules may differ for women). While bowing, specific versions of tasbih are uttered once or more. As

624-696: Is the One Who heareth and seeth (all things). Within Islam, it is generally agreed upon that the 'Farthest Mosque' refers to Masjid al-Aqsa (i.e. the Temple Mount) in Jerusalem and the 'Sacred Mosque' refers to Masjid al-Haram . The surah also refers to the other prophets, for example, Musa ( Moses ). This Meccan surah was revealed in the last year before the Hijra . Like all the Meccan surah, it stresses

672-477: Is thy soul this day to make out an account against thee." Who receiveth guidance, receiveth it for his own benefit: who goeth astray doth so to his own loss: No bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another: nor would We visit with Our Wrath until We had sent a Messenger (to give warning). 17:26 And give to the kinsman his due, and to the Miskin (poor), and to the wayfarer. But spend not wastefully (your wealth) in

720-463: Is used primarily by English speakers to refer to the five daily obligatory prayers. Similar terms are used to refer to the prayer in Malaysia , Brunei , Indonesia , Somalia , Tanzania , and by some Swahili speakers. The origin of the word is debated. Some have suggested that salah derives from the triliteral root ' و - ص - ل ' (W-Ṣ-L) which means 'linking things together', relating it to

768-554: The Middle Persian word for 'reverence'. The word salah is mentioned 83 times in the Quran as a noun. Salah is generally classified into obligatory prayers and supererogatory prayers, the latter being further divided into Sunnah prayers and nafl prayers. The primary purpose of salah is to act as a mode of communication with Allah . The objectives of salah are various in Islamic belief, and include purification of

816-489: The Quran is recited, and prayers from the Sunnah are typically said. The number of rak'ah varies from prayer to prayer. Minor details of performing salah may differ according to the madhhab (school of Islamic jurisprudence) of the person performing it . Salah may refer to the form of worship in general, or specifically to the daily obligatory prayers performed by Muslims, observed three or (most commonly) five times

864-570: The oneness of Allah , the authority of the prophets. However, the primary theme of the surah is salah (daily prayers), whose number is said to have been fixed at five during the Miraj which it alludes to. In addition, the surah forbids adultery, calls for respect for father and mother, and calls for patience and control in the face of the persecutions the Muslim community was facing at the time. Verse 17:8 refers to hell and states that those who reject

912-473: The Friday salah as an obligatory prayer replacing Zuhr on Fridays exclusively. It is obligatory upon men and is to be prayed in congregation, while women have the choice to offer it in congregation or pray Zuhr at home. Preceding the Friday salah , a khutbah (sermon) is delivered by a khatib , after which the 2 rak'a Friday prayer is performed. A minority view within the Sunni schools holds that listening to

960-601: The Hereafter, (it announceth) that We have prepared for them a Penalty Grievous (indeed). Verses 17:13 to 17:15 tells that fate is in people's hands and tells that what they do will be rewarded or punished for on the Day of Judgement . Every man's fate We have fastened on his own neck: On the Day of Judgment We shall bring out for him a scroll, which he will see spread open. (It will be said to him:) "Read thine (own) record: Sufficient

1008-635: The Maghrib prayer. - 2 Rak'ahs after Isha Prayed after the Isha prayer. Additional Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah (Non-emphasized) Some additional Sunnah prayers, which Muhammad occasionally prayed but not consistently, include: - 2 or 4 Rak'ahs before Asr - 2 Rak'ahs before Maghrib - 2 Rak'ahs before Isha These are not emphasized as strongly as the Sunnah Mu'akkadah but are still meritorious to perform. Importance and Benefits Performing

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1056-493: The Sunni schools of jurisprudence, these amount to 10 or 12 rak'a, spread between the five prayers except Asr. The Sunan ar-Rawatib performed before the obligatory prayers are performed between the adhan and iqama of their associated salah, while those performed after the obligatory prayer may be performed up to the end of the prescribed time of the associated salah. The Sunan ar-Rawatib are classified into two categories: 1. Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Emphasized Sunnah) : These are

1104-515: The abdomen (qabd), or hang by one's sides (sadl). A Muslim may not converse, eat, or do things that are otherwise halal after the Takbirat al-Ihram. A Muslim must keep their vision low during prayer, looking at the place where their face will contact the ground during prostration. A prayer may be said before the recitation of the Quran commences. Next, Al-Fatiha , the first chapter of the Quran,

1152-426: The angels, do salah ("blessing, salutations"). Second, salah is done involuntarily by all beings in creation, in the sense that they are always in contact with Allah by virtue of him creating and sustaining them. Third, Muslims voluntarily offer salah to reveal that it is the particular form of worship that belongs to the prophets. Fourth, salah is described as the second pillar of Islam. There

1200-521: The city of Jerusalem (or al Quds , Al-Aqsa mosque) is not mentioned by name anywhere in the Qur'an, the first verse refers to Mohammed being taken from the ' Masjid ul-harram ' to the 'Masjid al-Aqsa': Glory to (Allah) Who did take His servant for a Journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the farthest Mosque, whose precincts We ( God ) did bless,- so that We might show him some of Our Signs: for He

1248-424: The congregational prayer as an obligation. A minority view exists viewing performing the obligatory salah in congregation as an obligation. When praying in congregation, the people stand in straight parallel rows behind one person who leads the prayer service, called the imam . The imam must be above the rest in knowledge of the Quran, action, piety, and justness, and should be known to possess faith and commitment

1296-419: The end of the prayer, either before or after the taslim. These prostrations are known as sujud sahwi (Arabic: سجود السهو , romanized:  Sujud as-Sahw ). In Islamic belief, performing salah in congregation is considered to have more social and spiritual benefits than praying alone. The majority of Sunni scholars recommend performing the obligatory salah in congregation without viewing

1344-432: The faith will be punished: It may be that your Lord may (yet) show Mercy unto you; but if ye revert (to your sins), We shall revert (to Our punishments): And we have made Hell a prison for those who reject (all Faith). However, it also states that Allah is merciful and could forgive. It also refers to the hereafter and states that there is a punishment for not believing in it (Verse 7:10): And to those who believe not in

1392-491: The five daily obligatory (Fard) prayers. These prayers are highly recommended and were regularly practiced by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Performing them brings great reward and helps to make up for any deficiencies in the obligatory prayers. They are performed by Sunni Muslims during the prescribed times of the five daily obligatory prayers, either before performing the obligatory prayer or after it. Within

1440-487: The five daily prayers. These are broken down as follows: Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Emphasized) - 2 Rak'ahs before Fajr The Prophet never missed these two rak'ahs, even while traveling. - 4 Rak'ahs before Dhuhr (prayed in sets of 2) Strongly recommended to pray these 4 rak'ahs before the Dhuhr prayer. - 2 Rak'ahs after Dhuhr Prayed immediately after the obligatory Dhuhr prayer. - 2 Rak'ahs after Maghrib Prayed after

1488-660: The five prayers has a prescribed time which depends on the position of the sun in the sky. Given the Islamic day begins at sunset, the first prayer of the day would be Maghrib , performed directly after sunset. It is followed by the Isha salah that is performed during the night, the Fajr salah performed before sunrise, and the Zuhr and Asr prayers performed in the afternoon. The five daily prayers must be performed in their prescribed times. However, if extenuating circumstances prevent

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1536-588: The floor, a position known as sujud . Similar to ruku, specific versions of tasbih are uttered once or more in sujud. The worshipper recites the takbir and rises up to sit briefly, then recites takbir and returns to sujud once again. Lifting the head from the second prostration completes a rak'ah . If this is the second or last rak'a, the worshipper rises up to sit once again and recites the Tashahhud , Salawat , and other prayers. Many Sunni scholars, including Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab and Al-Albani hold that

1584-440: The heart, growing closer to Allah, and strengthening one's faith. It is believed that the soul requires prayer and closeness to Allah to stay sustained and healthy, and that prayer spiritually sustains the human soul, just as food provides nourishment to the physical body. Tafsir ( exegesis ) of the Quran can give four reasons for the observation of salah . First, in order to commend God , Allah's servants, together with

1632-459: The intention be spoken, usually under the breath. The person praying begins in a standing position known as Qiyam , although people who find it difficult to do so may begin while sitting or lying on the ground. This is followed by raising the hands to the head and recitation of the takbir, an action known as the Takbirat al-Ihram (Arabic: تكبيرة الإحرام , romanized:  Takbīrat al-Iḥrām ). The hands are then lowered, and may be clasped on

1680-413: The khutbah compensates for the spiritual reward of the 2 rak'a that are discounted from the prayer. The Eid salah is offered in the morning hours of the Muslim holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha . It consists of 2 rak'a, with extra takbirs pronounced before the beginning of the recitation of the Quran in each. The exact number of extra takbirs is differed upon within the Sunni schools, with

1728-664: The least. In Kitab al-Kafi , Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq was questioned on the interpretation of 17:71 ("On that day, We will call forth every people with their Imam...") to which he responded it is the Imam that is with them and he is the Mahdi , al-Qa'im of the people of that time. Verse 17:104 'And We said thereafter unto the Children of Israel , “Dwell in the land. And when the promise of the Hereafter comes to pass, We shall bring you as

1776-461: The major schools of Islam. This is disputed by some, partly based on a hadith with controversial interpretations. When the congregation consists entirely of women and/or pre-pubescent children, a woman may lead the prayer. Some configurations allow for rows of men and women to stand side by side separated by a curtain or other barrier, with the primary intention being for there to be no direct line of sight between male and female worshippers. Salah

1824-494: The majority opining that seven takbirs are pronounced in the first rak'a and five in the second. The Hanafi school holds that 3 takbirs are to be pronounced in each rak'a. After the prayer, a khutbah is delivered. However, unlike the Friday prayer, the khutbah is not an integral part of the Eid prayer. The prescribed time of the Eid prayer is after that of Fajr and before that of Zuhr. Muslims may pray two obligatory prayers together at

1872-530: The manner of a spendthrift. The verse relates to the controversies of the land of Fadak in modern-day Saudi Arabia. ۞ Verse 17:70 tells that mankind has been given a position "above many of those whom we created" angels and jinns. Verse 17:71 contains a reference to Yawm al-Qiyamah , the Day of Judgement: One day We shall call together all human beings with their (respective) Imams: those who are given their record in their right hand will read it (with pleasure), and they will not be dealt with unjustly in

1920-408: The obligatory prayers in the sense that one connects to Allah through prayer. In some translations, namely that of Quranist Rashad Khalifa , salah is translated as the 'contact prayer', either because of the physical contact the head makes with the ground during the prostration , or again because the prayer connects the one who performs it to Allah. Another theory suggests the word derives from

1968-483: The people trust. The prayer is offered just as it is when one prays alone, with the congregation following the imam as they offer their salah . Two people of the same gender praying in congregation would stand beside each other, with the imam on the left and the other person to his right. When the worshippers consist of men and women combined, a man leads the prayer. In this situation, women are typically forbidden from assuming this role with unanimous agreement within

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2016-628: The prayers separately. Hanbalis and members of the Salafi movement allow jam' for a wider range of reasons. Some Salafis ascribing to the Ahl-i Hadith movement also permit jam' without reason while preferring that the prayers be performed separately. The Shia Ja'fari school allows one to perform jam' without reason. Exclusively when traveling, a Muslim may shorten the Zuhr, Asr, and Isha prayers, which normally consist of 4 rak'a , to two. This

2064-490: The prayers that Muhammad regularly performed and strongly encouraged, making them highly recommended. 2. Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah (Non-emphasized Sunnah) : These prayers were sometimes performed by the Muhammad but not as consistently, and they are not as strongly emphasized. Number and Timing of Sunan ar-Rawatib According to most scholars, there are 12 units (rak'ahs) of Sunnah Mu'akkadah in total, associated with

2112-598: The prescribed time of one, a practice known as jam'. This is restricted to two pairs of salah: the afternoon prayers of Zuhr and Asr, and the night-time prayers of Maghrib and Isha. Within the schools of jurisprudence in Sunni Islam , there is a difference of opinion regarding the range of reasons that permit one to perform jam'. With the exception of the Hanafi school , the other schools of jurisprudence allow one to perform jam' when travelling or when incapable of performing

2160-459: The right index finger should be raised when reciting the prayers in this sitting position, Once the worshipper is done praying in the sitting position in their last rak'a, they perform the taslim, reciting lengthened versions of the Islamic greeting As-salamu alaykum , once while facing the right and another time while facing the left. Taslim represents the end of prayer. Mistakes and doubts in salah are compensated for by prostrating twice at

2208-552: The transportation of Muhammad during the night from the Great Mosque of Mecca to what is referred to as "the farthest Mosque"." The exact location is specified in the Quran in Arabic words أَسۡرَىٰ بِعَبۡدِهِۦ لَيۡلٗا مِّنَ ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡحَرَامِ إِلَى ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡأَقۡصَا but this is commonly taken to Noble Sanctuary ( Temple Mount ) in Jerusalem . Some scholars disagree about this (see Isra and Mi'raj ) lively . While

2256-598: The triliteral root ' ص - ل - و ' (Ṣ-L-W), the meaning of which is not agreed upon. In Iran and regions influenced by Persian culture – particularly the Indo-Persian and Turco-Persian traditions – such as South Asia , Central Asia , China , Russia , Turkey , or the Balkans , the Persian word namaz ( Persian : نماز , romanized :  Namāz ) is used to refer to salah . This word originates from

2304-442: The worshipper straightens their back, they say the Arabic phrase " سمع الله لمن حمده " ( lit.   ' Allah hears the one who praises him. ' ), followed by the phrase " ربنا لك الحمد " ( lit.   ' Our Lord, all praise is for you. ' ) Following the recitation of these words of praise, the takbir is recited once again before the worshipper kneels and prostrates with the forehead, nose, knees, palms and toes touching

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