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How are Muslim funerals? Traditions, customs, rituals according to Shariah

Who was at the funeral of a Muslim will never forget it.

Most striking is the trepidation with which the relatives and friends of the deceased try to fulfill all the Shariah prescriptions and bury their loved one as a True Muslim. Starting from the dying state, and until a year (and even more) has passed after the funeral, relatives will diligently perform certain rituals. Many of them will seem strange to an unknowing person, but for true Muslims they are important, they are sacred. The funeral itself takes place in several stages.

Funeral preparation

The Qur'an calls to prepare for death throughout life, so that at the end of it, with a light heart, to accept such a difficult test. Special rituals prescribed in the Shariah begin to be performed while a person is still alive, but already at death. First of all, they invite an imam, a Muslim priest, so that “Kalimat-shahadat” is read over the death bed. In addition to reading a prayer, do the following:

The dying person is laid on his back with his feet towards Mecca. This is the personification of the path of the soul to a holy place.

It is necessary to help the sufferer cope with thirst by giving a sip of cold water. If possible, pomegranate juice or Zam-Zam, sacred water, is dripped into the mouth.

It is forbidden to cry loudly so that the dying person can concentrate on his last test and not grieve for the worldly. Therefore, compassionate women may not be allowed to go to bed or even taken out of the house.

Immediately after death, the eyes of the deceased are closed, arms and legs are straightened, and the chin is tied. The body is covered with a cloth, a heavy object is placed on the stomach.

Muslim funerals should be held as soon as possible, preferably on the same day. Therefore, usually the followers of Islam are not taken to the morgue, but are immediately prepared for burial.

Ablution and washing (taharat and ghusl)

Islam has a strict attitude towards cleanliness. If cleansing rites are not observed, the body of the deceased is considered defiled, and the soul is not ready to meet God. Taharat is a bath, purification of the material body, while ghusl is more of a ritual washing.

First, Gassala is chosen - a responsible person who will conduct the rites of ablution and washing. It must be a close relative, usually one of the elders. At the same time, women wash women, men wash men, but a wife can wash her husband. At least three more people will help Gassal conduct cleansing rites. If it is not possible for the deceased to be washed by a person of his gender, instead of washing with water, the rite of tayammum is performed - cleansing with earth or sand. Taharat takes place in a special room in a cemetery or at a mosque. Incense is lit in the room before the start of ablution. Gassal washes his hands three times and puts on gloves. Then he covers the lower part of the deceased with a cloth and performs the purification procedure. Then follows the washing (ghusl). The body of the deceased is washed 3 times: with water with cedar powder, with camphor and clean water. All parts of the body are washed and wiped in turn, the head and beard are washed with soap.

Wrapping in a shroud (kafan)

According to the customs of Muslims, both men and women are buried barefoot, dressed in a simple shirt (kamisa) and wrapped in several pieces of linen. A rich and respected Muslim who has not left behind debts is wrapped in an expensive cloth. But not in silk: a Muslim man, even during his lifetime, is forbidden to wear silk.

A man's shroud is a shirt, a piece of cloth to envelop the bottom of the body, and a large piece of cloth to envelop the entire body with the head on all sides.

The female shroud consists of the same shirt, only to the knees, a piece of fabric for the lower part, a large piece of fabric to envelop the body from all sides, as well as a piece for hair and another for the chest. Newborns and very young children are completely wrapped in one cut. According to Muslim customs, the closest relatives dress the deceased in a shroud, usually those who took part in the ablution.

Burial (daphne)

Muslim burials take place only in the cemetery. Cremation is a big ban, it is equated to burning in hell. That is, if a Muslim cremated the body of a relative, it's like he doomed his loved one to hellish torment. They lower the deceased into the grave with their feet down, while holding a veil over the women: even after death, no one should see her body. The imam throws a handful of earth into the grave, pronounces the sura. Then the burial place is poured with water, the earth is thrown seven times. After the funeral of a Muslim, everyone leaves, but one person remains to read prayers for the soul of the deceased. By the way, since Muslims are buried without a coffin, after the funeral, wild animals can smell the smell and dig up the grave. This must not be allowed: to desecrate a grave and a dead body is a terrible sin. The Muslim people found a way out in burnt bricks. They strengthen the grave with it so that it cannot be excavated, and the burnt smell repels animals.

Funeral prayer (janazah).
Muslims are buried without a coffin. Instead, a special stretcher with a lid (tobut) is used. The deceased is carried on a stretcher to the grave, where the imam begins to read the janazah. This is a very strong and important prayer in the Islamic tradition. If it is not read, the funeral of a Muslim is considered invalid.

Muslim commemoration

There is no feast immediately after the funeral. For the first three days after death, relatives should only pray for the deceased, and keep cooking and household chores to a minimum. On the 3rd, 7th and 40th days after the funeral, as well as a year later, memorial meals are held. All these days (until the fortieth) music should not sound in the house of the deceased. Luxurious wakes with gourmet meals are frowned upon among radical Muslims. Islam forbids “eating” the family of the deceased, forcing grieving relatives to take care of the housework. Instead, you need to support in every possible way, help both morally and financially. The memorial meal should be a simple dinner in the circle of loved ones.

A commemoration in Islam is, first of all, a commemoration of the deceased, a prayer for his soul and an opportunity for the family to unite in order to more easily survive grief. Alcohol at the wake of the Muslims is strictly prohibited.

Religious reading: what is the name of the Muslim prayer to help our readers.

Registered: Mar 29, 2012

(a) Friday afternoon prayer at the Mosque (Friday Prayer).

(b) Eid (holiday) prayer in 2 rak'ahs.

Noon (Zuhr) 2 rak'ahs 4 rak'ahs 2 rak'ahs

Daily (Asr) - 4 rak'ahs -

Until sunset (Maghrib) - 3 rak'ahs 2 rak'ahs

Night (Isha) - 4 rak'ahs 2 p + 1 or 3 (Vitr)

* Prayer "Vudu" is carried out in the time interval between the perfect ablution (Vudu) and before the Fard (obligatory) prayer in 2 rak'ahs.

* Additional prayer "Doha" is carried out in 2 rak'ahs after full sunrise and before noon.

* For the sake of showing respect for the mosque, it is performed in 2 rakahs immediately after entering the mosque.

Prayer in a state of need, in which the believer asks God for something special. It is performed in 2 rak'ahs, after which a request should follow.

Prayer for rain.

Prayer during lunar and solar eclipses is one of the signs of Allah. It is carried out in 2 rak'ahs.

Prayer "Istikhara" (Salatul-Istikhara), which is performed in 2 rak'ahs in those cases when the believer, intending to make a decision, turns to God with a request for help in making the right choice.

2. Not pronounced aloud: "Bismillah", which means In the name of Allah.

3. Start washing hands up to the hands - 3 times.

4. Rinse your mouth - 3 times.

5. Rinse your nose - 3 times.

6. Rinse your face - 3 times.

7. Wash the right hand up to the elbow - 3 times.

8. Wash the left hand up to the elbow - 3 times.

9. Wet your hands and run them through your hair - 1 time.

10. Simultaneously, with the index fingers of both hands, rub inside the ears, and with the thumbs behind the ears - 1 time.

11. Wash the right leg up to the ankle - 3 times.

12. Wash the left leg up to the ankle - 3 times.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that the sins of that person will be washed away along with impure water, like drops falling from the tips of his nails, who, preparing himself for prayer, will pay due attention to ablution.

Discharge of blood or pus.

After menstruation or the postpartum period in women.

After an erotic dream causing wet dreams.

After the "Shahada" - statements about the adoption of the Islamic faith.

2. Wash your hands - 3 times.

3. Then the genitals are washed.

4. This is followed by the usual ablution, which is performed before prayer, except for the washing of the feet.

5. Then three full handfuls of water are poured over the head, while rubbing them with hands into the roots of the hair.

6. Abundant ablution of the whole body begins on the right side, then on the left.

For a woman, Ghusl is made in the same way as for a man. If her hair is braided, she must unplait it. After that, she only needs to throw three full handfuls of water on her head.

7. At the end, the legs are rinsed, first the right and then the left leg, thereby completing the stage of complete ablution.

2. Beat with hands on the ground (clean sand).

3. Shaking them off, at the same time run them over your face.

4. After that, with the left hand, hold along the upper part of the right hand, the same with the right hand, hold along the upper part of the left hand.

2. Zuhr - Midday prayer in 4 rak'ahs. Starts at noon and continues until the middle of the day.

3. Asr - Daily prayer in 4 rak'ahs. It starts in the middle of the day and continues until the sun just starts to set.

4. Maghrib - Evening prayer in 3 rak'ahs. It starts at sunset (it is forbidden to pray when the sun has completely set).

5. Isha - Night prayer in 4 rak'ahs. It starts at nightfall (full twilight) and continues until the middle of the night.

(2) Without speaking out loud, concentrate on the thought that you are going to perform such and such a prayer, as for example, I am going to perform the Fajr prayer for the sake of Allah, that is, the morning prayer.

(3) Raise arms bent at the elbows. The hands should be at ear level, saying:

"Allahu Akbar" - "Allah is Great"

(4) Grab your left arm with your right hand, placing them on your chest. Then say:

1. Al-Hamdu Lillayahi Rabbil-Aalamieen

2. Ar-Rahmaani r-Rahim.

3. Maliki Yaumid-Dein.

4. Iyaka na-budu Wa Iyaka nasta-yin.

5. Ikhdina s-syraatal-Mustakyim.

6. Siraatal-Lyazina an'amta alei-khim.

7. Gairil Magduubi alei-khim Valad Doo-lin.

2. Gracious, Merciful.

3. Lord of the Day of Retribution!

4. You alone we worship and You alone we pray for help.

5. Lead us to the straight path,

6. The way of those whom You have bestowed with Your blessings.

7. By the way of those whom You have favored, not of those on whom anger fell, and not of those who went astray

3. Lam-Yalid-valam yulad

4. Wa-lam yakul-lahu-Kufu-uan Ahad.

1. Say: “He is Allah - One,

2. Allah is Eternal (only the One in whom I will need to infinity).

5. He did not give birth and was not born

6. And there is no one equal to Him.

The hands should rest on the knees. Then say:

In this case, the hands of both hands touch the floor first, then the knees, forehead and nose follow. The toes rest on the floor. In this position, you should say:

2. As-Salayama alaika Ayukhan-nabiyu wa rahmatu Llaahi wa barakyatuh.

3. Assalamu Aleyna wa ala ibaadi Llaahi-salikhin

4. Ashhadu Allaya ilaha ilallahu

5. Va ashhadu Anna Muhammadan Abduhu va Rasuulukh.

2. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, the mercy of Allah and His blessings.

3. Peace to us, as well as to all the righteous servants of Allah.

4. I testify that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah.

5. And I testify that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.

2. Wa alay Ali Muhammad

3. Kama sallayta alaya Ibrahim

4. Wa alaya ali Ibrahim

5. Wa Baariq Aliyah Muhammadin

6. Wa alay Ali Muhammad

7. Kamaa Barakta alaya Ibrahiima

8. Wa alaya ali Ibrahim

9. Innakya Hamidun Majiid.

3. Just as You blessed Ibrahim

5. And send blessings to Muhammad

7. Just as You blessed Ibrahim

9. Truly, all Praise and Glory belongs to You!

2. Innal Insana Lafi Khusr

3. Illya-Lyazina to Aman

4. Wa Amilyu-salihati, Wa Tawasa-u Bil-hakki

5. Va Tavasa-u Bissabre.

1. I swear by the afternoon

2. Verily, every man is at a loss,

3. Except those who believe

4. Doing righteous deeds

5. Commanded one another the truth and commanded one another patience!

2. Fasal-li Lirabbikya Van-har

3. Inna Shani-aka huval abtar

1. We have given you Abundance (Innumerable blessings, including the river in Paradise, which is called al-Kawthar).

2. Therefore, pray for the sake of your Lord and slaughter the sacrifice.

3. Verily, your hater will himself be childless.

1. Iza jaa nasrul Allahi wa fath

2. Waraaytan nassa yad-khuluna fi Dinil-Allahi Afwaja

3. Fa-Sabbih bihamdi Rabika Was-tag-firh

4. Inna-khu Kaanna Tavvaaba.

1. When the help of Allah comes and victory comes;

2. When you see how crowds of people convert to the religion of Allah,

3. Give praise to your Lord and ask His forgiveness.

4. Verily, He is the Accepter of repentance.

1. Kul Auuzu Birabbil - Falyak

2. Min Sharri maa halyak

3. Wa min sharri gaasikyn iza Wakab

4. Wa min sharri Naffassati fil Ukad

5. Wa min sharri Haasidin iz Hasad.

1. Say: "I resort to the protection of the Lord of the dawn,

2. From the evil of what He created.

3. From the evil of darkness when it comes

4. From the evil of conjurers who spit on knots,

5. From the evil of the envious when he envies.

1. Kul Auuzu Birabbi n-naas

2. Maalikin naas

4. Min sharril Vaswasil-hannaas

5. Allusions yu-vasu fi suduurin-naas

6. Minal-Jinnati van-naas.

"In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful"

1. Say: “I resort to the protection of the Lord of people,

4. from the evil of the tempter retreating (or shrinking) at the remembrance of Allah,

5. Who causes confusion in the hearts of men,

6. And it happens from jinn and people.

“They have believed, and their hearts are comforted by the remembrance of Allah. Is it not the remembrance of Allah that comforts the hearts? (Quran 13:28) “If My servants ask you about Me, then I am close and answer the call of the prayer when he calls to Me.” (Quran 2:186)

The Prophet (M.E.I.B)* called on all Muslims to mention the Name of Allah after each prayer as follows:

Wahdahu Laya Sharika lyah

Laahul Mulku, wa Laahul Hamdu

Wahuva alaya kully shayin kadir

There are many other wonderful prayers that can be learned by heart. A Muslim must pronounce them throughout the day and night, thereby maintaining constant contact with his Creator. The author chose only those that are simpler and easier to remember.

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What is the name of the person who calls Muslims to prayer?

Calls Muslims to prayer muezzin(translated from Arabic as "announcing").

A Muslim muezzin with a beautiful voice and an impeccable reputation.

According to Islamic law, every Muslim is obliged to pray and praise Allah five times a day. Namely, morning, noon, afternoon, evening and night.

So here Before the beginning of each prayer, the muezzin announces to Muslims the beginning of the prayer. The call is heard from the minarets. Heard clearly. The announcer faces Mecca, and stick your fingers in your ears pronounces(as if singing) AZAN(call).

In some mosques, it is not the muezzin who calls for prayer, but a recorded voice heard through speakers.

I spent the summer with my grandmother in a Muslim village, the house was located near the mosque, and every morning I woke up from a call that was impossible not to hear. It really sounded beautiful. The call was heard through the speakers.

And further. In different cities of the world prayer times may vary. It all depends on the geographical location, longitude, latitude and time of year. Therefore, even within the same Muslim country, the time for prayer may differ, for example, within half an hour.

A muezzin is convened by Muslims for prayer (namaz)

Muslim prayers

Muslim prayers are the basis of the life of every true believer. With their help, any believer maintains contact with the Almighty. The Muslim tradition provides not only the obligatory five times daily prayers, but also personal appeals to God at any time, through the reading of the dua. For a pious Muslim, praying both in joy and in sorrow is a characteristic feature of a righteous life. No matter what difficulties the faithful face, he knows that Allah always remembers him and will protect him if he prays to him and glorifies the Almighty.

The Quran is the holy book of the Muslim people

The Koran is the main book in the Muslim religion, it is the basis of the Muslim faith. The name of the holy book comes from the Arabic word "reading aloud", it can also be translated as "edification". Muslims are very sensitive to the Koran and believe that the holy book is the direct speech of Allah, and it has existed forever. According to the law of Islam, the Quran can only be taken in clean hands.

The faithful believe that the Koran was written down by the disciples of Muhammad from the words of the prophet himself. And the transfer of the Koran to believers was carried out through the angel Jabrail. Muhammad's first revelation came when he was 40 years old. After that, for 23 years he received other revelations at different times and in different places. The latter was received by him in the year of his death. All the surahs were written down by the companions of the prophet, but for the first time they were put together after the death of Muhammad - during the reign of the first caliph Abu Bakr.

For some time, Muslims used separate suras in order to pray to Allah. Only after Osman became the third Caliph did he order the systematization of individual records and the creation of a single book (644-656). Collected together, all the suras made up the canonical text of the holy book, which has survived unchanged to this day. The systematization was carried out in the first place, according to the records of Muhammad's companion - Zayd. According to legend, it was in this order that the prophet bequeathed the suras for use.

During the day, every Muslim should pray five times:

  • Morning prayer is performed in the period from dawn to sunrise;
  • The midday prayer is performed during the period when the sun is at its zenith until the moment when the length of the shadows reaches their height;
  • The evening prayer is read from the moment when the length of the shadows reaches their height until sunset;
  • Prayer at sunset is performed in the period from sunset to the moment when the evening dawn goes out;
  • Prayers at dusk are read between the evening and morning dawn.

This five times prayer is called prayer. In addition, there are other prayers in the Koran that the faithful can read at any time if necessary. Islam offers prayers for all occasions. For example, Muslims often use prayer to repent of sins. Special prayers are read before eating and when leaving or entering the house.

The Koran consists of 114 chapters, which are revelations and are called suras. Each sura includes separate short statements that reveal the aspect of divine wisdom - verses. There are 6500 of them in the Koran. At the same time, the second sura is the longest, it has 286 verses. On average, each individual verse contains from 1 to 68 words.

The meaning of the suras is very diverse. There are biblical stories, mythological scenes and descriptions of certain historical events. Great importance in the Qur'an is given to the fundamentals of Islamic law.

For ease of reading, the holy book is divided as follows:

  • Into thirty parts of approximately the same size - juz;
  • Into sixty smaller parts - hizbs.

To simplify the reading of the Qur'an during the week, there is also a conditional division into seven manazils.

The Quran, as the sacred scripture of one of the most significant world religions, contains advice and instructions necessary for a believer. The Qur'an allows each person to communicate directly with God. But despite this, people sometimes forget what they should do and how they should live right. Therefore, the Koran prescribes to obey the divine laws and the will of God himself.

How to read Muslim prayers correctly

It is recommended to perform prayer in a place specially designated for prayer. But this condition must be met only if there is such a possibility. Men and women pray separately. If this is not possible, then the woman should not say the prayer words aloud so as not to distract the man.

A prerequisite for prayer is ritual purity, therefore, before prayer, ablution is mandatory. The praying person should be dressed in clean clothes and face the Muslim shrine of the Kaaba. He must have a sincere intention to pray.

Muslim prayer is performed on your knees on a special rug. It is in Islam that much attention is paid to the visual design of prayer. For example, the soles of the feet while pronouncing the sacred words must be kept in such a way that the socks are not directed in different directions. Hands should be crossed on the chest. It is necessary to bow so that the legs do not bend, and the feet remain straight.

The earthly bow must be performed as follows:

  • Get on your knees;
  • bend over;
  • kiss the floor;
  • Freeze for a certain time in this position.

Any prayer - an appeal to Allah, should sound confident. But at the same time, you should understand that the solution of all your problems depends on God.

Muslim prayers can only be used by the faithful. But if you need to pray for a Muslim, then you can do this with the help of an Orthodox prayer. But it should be remembered that this can only be done at home.

But even in this case, it is necessary to add the words at the end of the prayer:

It is necessary to perform prayer only in Arabic, but all other prayers are allowed to be read in translation.

Below is an example of performing the morning prayer in Arabic and translated into Russian:

  • The prayer turns towards Mecca and begins the prayer with the words: “Allahu Akbar”, which means: “Allah is the Greatest.” This phrase is called "takbir". After that, the worshiper folds his hands on his chest, while the right hand should be on top of the left.
  • Next, the Arabic words “A`uzzu3 billaḣi mina-shshaytani-rrajim” are pronounced, which means “I turn to Allah for protection from the damned shaitan.”
  • Surah al-Fatiha is then read:

You should know that if any Muslim prayer is read in Russian, then you must definitely delve into the meaning of the phrases spoken. It is very useful to listen to audio recordings of Muslim prayers in the original, downloading them for free from the Internet. This will help you learn how to pronounce prayers correctly with the right intonation.

Variants of Arabic prayers

In the Quran, Allah says to the faithful: "Call Me with dua - and I will help you." Dua means "prayer" in translation. And this way is one of the types of worship to Allah. With the help of the dua, the faithful cry out to Allah and turn to God with certain requests, both for themselves and for their loved ones. For any Muslim, dua is considered a very powerful weapon. But at the same time, it is very important that any prayer comes from the heart.

Dua from corruption and evil eye

Islam completely denies magic, so witchcraft is considered a sin. Dua from corruption and the evil eye is perhaps the only way to protect yourself from negativity. You need to read such appeals to Allah at night, from midnight to dawn.

The best place to turn to Allah with a dua from corruption and the evil eye is the desert. But, it is clear that this is not a prerequisite. This is commonly believed, because in such a place a believer can absolutely retire and no one and nothing will interfere with communication with God. To read the dua from corruption and the evil eye, a separate room in the house, which no one will enter, is quite suitable.

An important condition: this type of dua should be read only if you are sure that you have a negative impact. If you are haunted by minor failures, then you should not pay attention to them, since they can be sent to you from heaven, as a retribution for any misconduct.

The evil eye and damage will help to overcome effective duas:

  • The first sura of the Qur'an Al-Fatih, consisting of 7 verses;
  • 112 suras of the Qur'an Al-Ikhlas, consisting of 4 verses;
  • 113 suras of the Qur'an Al-Falyak, consisting of 5 verses;
  • 114 sura of the Qur'an An-Nas.

Conditions for reading a dua from corruption and evil eye:

  • The text must be read in the original language;
  • During the action, you should hold the Koran in your hands;
  • During prayer, you need to be in a sound and sober mind, in no case, before you start praying, do not drink alcohol;
  • Thoughts during the prayer ritual should be pure, and the mood positive. You need to give up the desire to take revenge on your offenders;
  • It is impossible to interchange the places of the above suras;
  • It is necessary to carry out the ritual of getting rid of damage at night during the week.

The first sura is the opening one. It glorifies God:

The text of the prayer is as follows:

Surah Al-Ihlyas deals with human sincerity, eternity, as well as the power and superiority of Allah over everything on the sinful earth.

112 sura of the Qur'an Al-Ikhlyas:

The words of the dua are as follows:

In Surah Al-Falyak, the believer asks Allah to give the whole world a dawn that will be a salvation from everything dashing. Prayer words help to get rid of all negativity and expel evil spirits.

113 surah of the Qur'an Al-Falyak:

The words of the prayer are:

Surah An-Nas contains prayer words concerning all people. By pronouncing them, the believer begs for protection from Allah for himself and his relatives.

114 surah of the Qur'an An-Nas:

The words of the prayer sound like this:

Dua for cleansing the house

In the life of every person, the house occupies a significant place. Therefore, housing always needs reliable protection at all levels. There are certain surahs in the Qur'an that will allow this to be done.

The Quran contains a very strong universal prayer-amulet from the Prophet Muhammad, which must be said in the morning and evening every day. It can be conditionally considered a prophylactic, as it will protect the believer and his house from shaitans and other evil spirits.

Listen to the dua for cleansing the house:

In Arabic, the prayer sounds like this:

This prayer is translated as follows:

Ayat 255 Al-Kursi of Surah Al-Baqarah is considered the most powerful for protecting the house. Its text has a deep meaning with a mystical orientation. In this verse, in accessible words, the Lord speaks to people about Himself, he points out that He cannot be compared with anything, and with anyone in the world he created. Reading this verse, a person reflects on its meaning and comprehends its meaning. When pronouncing prayer words, the heart of the believer is filled with sincere conviction and faith that Allah will help him resist the evil machinations of Satan and protect his house.

The words of the prayer are as follows:

Translation into Russian sounds like this:

Muslim prayer for good luck

The Quran contains a lot of suras that are used as prayers for good luck. They can be used every day. In this way, you can protect yourself from all sorts of domestic troubles. There is a saying that you should cover your mouth while yawning. Otherwise, the devil can penetrate you and start harming you. In addition, one should remember the advice of the Prophet Muhammad - in order for adversity to bypass a person, you need to keep your own body in ritual purity. It is believed that an angel protects a pure person and asks Allah for mercy for him.

Before reading the next prayer, it is imperative to conduct a ritual washing.

The text of the prayer in Arabic is as follows:

This prayer will help to cope with any difficulties and bring good luck into the life of a believer.

Its text translated into Russian is as follows:

You can choose surahs from the Koran according to their content, listening to your own intuition. It is important to pray in full concentration, realizing that the will of Allah must be obeyed.

In the modern world, there are many different religions that differ from each other in their content and have certain features. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism, Sikhism and Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism and Shintoism are the most popular. All religions have their own rules and customs.

Some features of religions

So, for example, Christianity is in Greek means "anointed one", "messiah". It unites three directions: Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism. All of them are united by faith in the triune God, while Jesus Christ is presented as a god-man who saves the world. Religion is based on love for man, mercy for suffering people. Christian teaching claims that this religion was not created by people, but was given to human society as a ready-made, complete teaching.

The Jewish national religion, Judaism, recognizes only the one and the messiah (savior). The most ancient teaching (1000 BC), which arose in Palestine, is based on the chosenness of the Jewish people. It rejects Jesus Christ.

In the 5th-6th centuries. BC e. in India, a religion is born, which is aimed at striving to achieve higher peace and bliss (nirvana) as a result of the rejection of all desires and moral perfection (in Buddhism), etc.

One of the most widespread religions is Islam, which originated in the Arabian Peninsula (early 7th century BC).

The essence of religion

Islam (from Arabic - "monotheism") is a religion that recognizes one God. It is believed that before the appearance of people on earth, angels confessed it. All the Prophets sent by the Almighty called to her and addressed all peoples in different languages. The latest scriptures are in Arabic, as the last Prophet was an Arab. Therefore, religious terms sound in Arabic (Islam - faith in God and his Prophets, Allah - the Arabic name of God, a Muslim - a believer).

The basic rule of Islam is belief in one God, the revealed Koran, as well as in destiny, life after death (resurrection), hell for the "infidels" and prosperity in paradise for believers. Everything that happens in the life of a Muslim is created by God (good, evil, etc.).

The essence of the rules

The set of rules in Islam should be known to every adherent of the religion. The manifestation of reverence, respect and devotion to Allah Almighty is carried out by citizens throughout their lives. The rules of life in Islam are the basis of life values ​​for Muslims. All their deeds and actions, thoughts are aimed at getting as close as possible to God, earning prosperity in paradise with their pious life.

There are rules in Islam. Five of them are obligatory for all Muslims. Each of them requires an inner spiritual initiation. Correct completion of each of the rules is required.

Golden

Let's look at the golden rules of Islam:

  1. Faith in one God, recognition of the Prophet Muhammad, his mission (shahada).
  2. Daily prayers at a certain time: five times / day (prayer).
  3. Fasting for a month is Ramadan (Uraza).
  4. Regularly pay religious tax (collection for needy people, zakat).
  5. Walking to Mecca and Medina (pilgrimage, hajj).

Jihad can be noted as the sixth rule of Muslims in modern society, which from the point of view of theology means waging a struggle with one's own passions.

Rules of behavior

There are rules of behavior in Islam and certain norms in everyday life. Start every morning with prayer, greet each other when you meet, thank Allah for food, for work, etc. There are certain rules for eating, wearing clothes, and maintaining hygiene. The Quran also gives ethical norms of behavior in society, at work and at home. Fulfilling these instructions, Muslims try to be pious and get as close as possible to God, who will grant them a heavenly life after death.

Rules in clothes

Rules in Islam establish observance of dress requirements for both men and women. The weaker sex should not wear men's clothing. At the same time, guys are not allowed to dress in women's outfits. Images of animals on the clothes of both sexes are also excluded.

Conditions for the manufacture of things are negotiated: only permitted material is allowed. For men, clothing should be modest, from simple types of fabrics, without gold trim. Her beauty is expressed in her simplicity and restraint. Silk or collar finishes are allowed. Gold jewelry, cufflinks, rings or chains are also not allowed.

Both in men's and women's clothing, first of all, human qualities are exhibited. It should not resemble the outfits of the "infidels". Wearing clothes is not a material requirement for her. This is gratitude to the Almighty God for the fact that a Muslim is aware of himself as his slave.

Rules for women

What are the rules for women in Islam? An important feature of the religion of Islam is modesty. Believers are humble, patient and courageous. Remaining in the shadows, they lead their righteous way of life. Ready for compassion and generosity.

The rules in Islam call on a woman to be modest, chaste, not to flaunt herself. Women's clothing should hide the sexual attractiveness of its owner from prying eyes. Such women are forced to wear a hijab. It is believed that this is how the nobility and femininity of Muslim women are manifested.

The hijab carries a certain message of a woman's submission to the divine will in all aspects of her life. She wants to be understood and appreciated for beautiful deeds, kindness and modesty, lack of desire for luxury. Clothing should be loose and opaque. At the same time, the choice of style, color scheme and taste preferences is not limited. The behavior of the girl should also be modest.

The integrity of a Muslim woman, wearing modest clothes that symbolize femininity and hide sexuality, commands respect from men. A woman has no right to demand from her husband more than she needs for life. This also shows modesty. She must obey her man always and in everything. Preserving the honor of her husband, both at home and outside, is also the duty of a Muslim woman. Do not look out of the windows of the house unnecessarily, do not talk with neighbors in vain. A woman should try to do everything so that her husband is pleased with her.

In addition to all of the above, Muslim women must constantly pray, maintain order in the house, etc. Always in the first place should be the husband and obligations to him. The wife should always be smart and attractive to her husband, in clean clothes, in a good mood. Rejoice in his return. It is unacceptable to contradict and raise your voice to your husband. If he is wrong, then guide him to the true path calmly, with the help of the power of persuasion, invoking Allah. Treat children with kindness and patience, pitying them, doing only good to everyone.

sexual relations

An important task in the matter of sexual relations in Islam is the preservation of chastity of both sexes. The rules in Islam prescribe "to protect your members and dull your eyes" for both Muslim women and believing men. If a man cannot marry due to financial insolvency, then he should abstain from sexual relations. Fasting and prayers help relieve stress in this situation.

The most important prescription for marriage is the virginity of the future bride. This does not mean that you should not marry women who were previously married. The very concept of "virginity" has the meaning of morality. Women's honor and dignity are protected by the Koran. The rules require that women be treated with respect. Sexual relations are part of family life. And only a lawful husband has the right to intimate relations with his wife. A woman has the same right in relation to her husband. If the marriage is polygamous, then all wives have equal rights to their husband.

Relationship regulation principles

The rules of religion in Islam establish the principles for regulating relationships between the sexes and control the sexual behavior of all believers:

  1. It is forbidden to communicate freely between men and women for the sake of fun or for the pleasure of communicating in a heterosexual company. To limit contact between the sexes, special women's and men's sections have been set up in schools, colleges, hospitals and public transportation.
  2. People who can theoretically get married are allowed to meet in public if there is a professional or educational need in which work issues are decided. If a man has an intention to marry, then he can communicate with a woman.
  3. If communication happens, then both the woman and the man must observe decency in everything (in looks, speeches, behavior).
  4. If the guy and the girl are not related by blood, then they should not be together in the same room.
  5. Muslim women are required to rip off their sexy body shapes behind their clothes. An attractive woman should only be for her husband.

The wedding night

The first wedding night in Islam, the rules of which we will consider below, is a special moment in the life of the newlyweds. Young people in beautiful clothes, scented with incense. The groom makes a gift to his young wife, treats him with sweets and speaks heart to heart. Then it is necessary to perform 2 rak'ahs of prayer for both and ask Allah for a happy life, full of abundance and prosperity. At the same time, the young are a little distracted and calm down under the influence of prayer (it has a powerful effect). Then the man should conduct delicately and gently all aspects of the first wedding night, since their further relationship will depend on it. If the bride is frightened, and she has an aversion to intimacy, then this will lead to a deterioration in life together. After all, this is the first time she sees a man so close to her.

The girl must undress herself. In this case, the lighting should be subdued. At this moment, prolonged caresses and love games are important. After that, the bride will calm down and relax, she will have excitement and desire. Then the man can approach more closely and carry out the act of defloration. With a gentle and delicate attitude, defloration is painless. A rough, persistent attitude can cause the development of vaginismus - a spasm of the genital organs. And normal sexual intercourse is impossible.

In the modern world, where there are no remnants of the past, the result of the first sexual intimacy is not flaunted, where the presence of blood stains on the sheet is mandatory. This is a confirmation of the innocence of the bride. Indeed, according to the law of the Koran, marriage between a man and a woman is a sacred sacrament. Therefore, everything that happens between two people remains a mystery.

Divorce in Islam: rules

In the first place for Muslims - strong bonds of marriage. But there are situations that can lead to divorce. First, the spouses are given time for reconciliation. The strongest reasons for divorce are renunciation of Islam and immoral and un-Islamic behavior of the spouse. If the period of reconciliation did not give positive results, then a divorce is inevitable.

During the period of waiting for the dissolution of the marriage, intimacy between the spouses is not provided. According to old customs, a married couple was considered divorced after the word "talaq" (in Arabic divorce) was pronounced three times. Children stay with their mother: boys up to 7-8 years old, and girls up to 13-15 years old. At the same time, the father is obliged to support them until adulthood.

Principled Rules of Islamic Conduct

There is a rather important custom among Muslims, which refers to the representatives of the male half. A big holiday in the life of boys is circumcision (Sunnet). It is carried out at an early age: from 3 to 7 years. It is believed that after circumcision, the boy becomes a man. Girls are Muslim from birth if their father is Muslim. Islam for Muslims is the greatest gift from the Almighty, which gives everyone the true faith.

Every Muslim is ordered by the Almighty to fulfill the most important mission - to leave behind a righteous offspring. True believers strive to instill in their children a good disposition from the first minutes of their lives. A kind of "starting point" in this is the rite of naming (or "isem kushu" among the Tatars and a number of other Turkic peoples).

So, several months of waiting and preparing for the arrival of a new family member are over - the long-awaited baby returns home with his mother. (or) the parents have already chosen. The only thing left is to carry out the procedure of naming them according to Islamic canons. However, many Muslim couples are wondering when and how this ceremony is performed correctly.

1. Deadline

In Islamic tradition, it is customary to give names on the seventh day after the birth of a child, because. this corresponds to the Most Pure Sunnah of the Final Messenger of Allah (s.g.v.). However, there are reliable hadiths indicating that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did this procedure on the very first day. Based on both options, some theologians have concluded that it is desirable to give a name during the first week of a baby's life. Moreover, in modern realities, it is impossible to do this on a birthday due to objective factors - the baby lies with his mother in the maternity hospital for several days.

It is also important not to delay the ceremony. After all, the sooner a Muslim acquires a name and hears sacred words, the more well-bred he will be and the sooner he will be protected from the machinations of Iblis.

If for any reason the weekly deadline has been missed, naming is allowed at any other time. There are many cases when adults acted as a “newborn” (for example, a person was born in an atheistic family, came to Islam from a different faith, or htibk changed his name to a more harmonious one).

2. Place and format

Regarding the place of the ceremony, there are no specific indications in Islamic sources. Traditionally, among Muslim peoples, it is held at home at the festive table with the invitation of guests. And this is connected with another Islamic custom - a sacrifice in honor of the newborn (), which is done just on the 7th day. Aisha (r.a.) said that her venerable husband (s.g.v.) made such a kurban exactly one week after the birth of the grandchildren of Hasan and Hussein, and also gave them names. It is considered sunnah to shave off the first hair from the baby's head at the same time as aqiqah. Note that both rituals belong to the mustahab category, i.e. desirable for Muslim parents, not wajib (mandatory). Part of the meat of the sacrificial animal goes to treat relatives who have gathered at the owners of the house on the occasion of replenishment.

And although a home feast is considered the preferred format of the event (it helps to strengthen family ties, contains elements of sadak, fills the home with grace), some parents conduct naming in the mosque or invite an imam (or just a Muslim who knows the procedure) without organizing a special celebration. The name of the child can be given by the father himself. Be that as it may, one should proceed from the material possibilities of the family, because Allah judges our deeds not by external manifestations, but by intentions.

3. Procedure

The child should be wrapped in a clean white diaper (as a symbol of the wish for a pure and bright life), put on a pillow with his head to the kiibla and cover his face. From this moment on, those present at the ceremony must observe silence and carefully listen to the person performing the naming. Only a Muslim man can act as the latter. He stands up to his full height, fixing his gaze in the direction of the Kaaba, and pronounces :

Allahu Akbar - 4 times

Ashkhadu alla (a) ilya (a) ha illalLaah - 2 times

Ashkhadu anna Muhammadar-rasul ul-Laah - 2 times

Hyaya gala (a) s-sala (a) x - 2 times, slightly turning the body to the right

Hyaya gala (a) l-falya (a) x - 2 times, slightly turning the body to the left

Allahu Akbar - 2 times

La (a) ila (a) ha illalLaah- 1 time

This is how the basic postulates for any Muslim are brought to the mind of the baby: that the Lord of the worlds is great and has no partners, that Muhammad (pbuh) is His messenger, that believers should not put off their prayer, which serves as the path to salvation.

Reading after azan dua:

“Allahumma Rabba haazikhi dagwati tammy. Vya salya (a) til kaaimya. Ati Muhammadan al-Vasilyatya vyal-fyadylyatya, ya b’askhu myak’omyan Myakhmuudyan allazii vya’adtyahu. Innakya la tukhliful-mi'aad"

Meaning translation: “O Allah, Lord of this call. And also this prayer being performed, bring Muhammad to Basil (i.e. let him achieve what he most aspired to) and to a high position, and direct him to the place of praise that You promised him. Verily, You always keep Your promises!”

And here comes the climax of the ceremony - the reader of the azan leans over the right ear of the child, blows lightly three times and pronounces his name and patronymic quietly three times (in any language). For example:

"You became Amina, the daughter of Mahmud"

Then it says iqamah(kamat), the text of which is identical to the azan, with the difference that no turns of the body are made, and after the phrase "Hyayya gala (a) l-falya (a) x" 2 times pronounce "Kad kaamyatis-sala (a) x". The one who calls, bending over the left ear of the newborn, blows again 3 times and repeats his name and patronymic three times, as before the iqamat. Can add:

“We give such and such a name to the son / daughter of such and such a person who was born in this world, which corresponds to Sharia, and we show him to the gaze of Allah. Oh, our Lord, accept his (name) and bestow Your mercy. Amen"

Then good wishes come and the dua of the following content is made (example):

“Oh Lord! Let this child exalt the religion of Islam, be educated, kind to his parents and honor them. Let his parents raise him in an atmosphere of love, mutual respect and in good health. Amen"

On this, the naming procedure, in principle, ends, and it is advisable to take the baby to your room. According to established practice, if the ceremony takes place in the format of a feast with the invitation of the imam, then before the audience starts the meal, he additionally reads the suras of the Koran and delivers a short sermon (vagaz).

This article contains: where and how Muslims pray - the information is taken from all corners of the world, the electronic network and spiritual people.

What is prayer and why is it needed?

Prayer. Not so often we use this word, but how often do we resort to it. In the understanding of the majority of people, prayer is an appeal to God. In fact, prayer should not consist only of requests, but, unfortunately, we often remember Allah, turn to Him when we feel bad, when all options have already been tried. However, it is advisable for all of us to realize that we need to pray not only at the moment when a person is already in a “dead end” and not only when something is needed. After all, it is through prayer that we can thank the Almighty for everything. For everything in the truest and broadest sense of the word. For the creation of this world, for air and water, for arms and legs, for parents, children, and so on.

Of course, the main prayer for Muslims is prayer, as one of the 5 pillars of Islam. Namaz is a daily five-time prayer ritual, mandatory for all adherents of our religion. In the 43rd verse of the Qur'anic surah "The Cow" it says: "Perform prayer, pay zakat and bow with those who bow."

One of the frequently discussed issues in the non-Arab environment is the uncertainty about whether it is possible to pray to the Lord in their native language. First you need to understand that prayer and prayer are not always the same thing, although sometimes these words can be described as synonyms. Namaz is our duty, and prayer (supplication) is what we do according to our desire. Namaz must be performed in Arabic. This is the prescription of religion.

Naturally, the basis of everything is faith. This also applies to prayer. What is the point of praying if a person does not believe that he will be heard? The Almighty sees and knows everything about us, so He will certainly hear every prayer. Both spoken aloud and spoken to oneself.

In addition to mosques, which are the houses of Allah, you can pray almost everywhere: at home, on the street, in a car, and so on. After all, if a person gets into trouble, he does not think about finding some special place for prayer. True, Sharia does not allow us to pray in certain places (for example, in the bathroom). Yes, and ethics too.

This question, and more than once, probably, was asked by each of us. After all, it happens that you pray to Allah, you ask him for something in the morning and evening, but it does not come true. That's just not in any. And there comes a moment when a person has doubts: “Maybe God doesn’t hear me? Maybe he doesn't want to hear? It is natural. Emotions. It is necessary for oneself to understand once and for all that Allah does not wish bad things to His creatures. It is in place to recall the saying that everything that is not done is done for the better. Probably, if something is not working for us, then we do not need it. It makes no sense. There is no good. However, it is possible that the Almighty is testing us. It checks for loyalty, for strength, for how quickly we will be offended, “explode”. So you need to pray the same way as you live - patiently. Yes, and with hope.

Is it worth it to pray for little things?

Many of us have prayed, for example, for a conversation to end successfully, for a good grade in school, or even for the victory of our favorite football team. And is it right? It is very difficult to give an unambiguous answer to this question, but we understand that Allah is great, and He loves when people turn to Him. People have different desires. The main thing is that they, like prayer, be righteous.

Pray and sit back?

Undoubtedly, efforts, perseverance, ambition and the desire to develop are encouraged by Allah. Prayer, rather, is an assistant in achieving a particular goal. It would be wrong to pray to the Almighty for a new job without first sending a CV to some company.

From early childhood, in books, films, and sometimes even in songs, we hear about prayer, that in case of a problem, you can turn to God, He will undoubtedly help. And this is true. We turned to Allah with some desires, asked for their implementation, and who can say that no one from above has ever helped him? Even some unbelievers admitted that being in a hopeless situation, they prayed to the Lord for help.

The fact that prayer protects a person from everything negative is a generally recognized fact. As an argument, let us cite the 45th verse of the Surah “Spider”: “Read what is suggested to you from the Scriptures and perform prayer. Verily, prayer protects from abomination and reprehensible. But the remembrance of Allah is much more important, and Allah knows what you are doing.”

Prayer and good deeds are inseparable

Although a good deed is not so much a prescription as an individual choice, and prayer is obligatory for Muslims, according to Islam, they are inseparable. This is noted in the 7th verse of the sura “Transferred at night”: “We said:“ If you do good, then you do good to yourself. And if you do evil, you do harm to yourself.”

Prayer and the lessons of collectivism

Well, another plus of prayer. Its implementation in the jamaat, when masses of people of different skin colors, thinking in different languages, busy with their own worldly affairs, carry out the prescribed worship of the Almighty in the right form. Single movements, identical text. And here you can feel the power of Islam. Its uniqueness. Regardless of the geographical location of the mosque, the time of prayer, the azan gathers Muslims of various nationalities. In a single impulse, movements are carried out. And the mass of Muslims becomes an ummah in which there are no first and last, right and left. This is our hope. Our confidence. Our strength and future.

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Where and how does Muslim prayer take place

Namaz is the second pillar of Islam

Namaz is one of the foundations of the religion of Islam. With its help, a connection is made between a person and the Almighty. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Know that the best of your deeds is prayer!”. Reading namaz five times a day helps a person each time to strengthen his faith, cleanse his soul from committed sins and protect himself from future sins. Another hadeeth says: “The first thing a person will be asked about on the Day of Judgment is about praying on time.”

Before each prayer, a true Muslim performs ablution and appears before his Creator. In the morning prayer, he exalts Allah, endlessly asserting His exclusive right to worship. The believer turns to the Creator for help and asks Him for a direct path. As proof of humility and fidelity, a person descends to the ground in a bow before the Almighty.

How to read namaz (Namaz uku tertibe)

Prayers are performed in Arabic - the language of Revelation - 5 times a day:

  1. at dawn (Irtenge);
  2. in the middle of the day (Oile);
  3. in the evening (Ikende);
  4. at sunset (Ahsham);
  5. at dusk (Yastu).

This determines the rhythm of the day of a believing Muslim. To perform namaz, women and men must cleanse the soul and body, clothes and the place of prayer. Whenever possible, righteous Muslims should strive to pray in the mosque. If this is not possible, it is allowed to pray almost anywhere, for example, at a university or in an office.

Before the obligatory prayer, there is a call to it - Azan. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), in order to show that Azan is a manifestation of piety, said: “If the time has come for prayer, let one of you read the Azan to you.”

To read the prayer, the following conditions must be met:

  1. ritual purity. A person in a state of defilement must perform a ritual bath (full or partial, in accordance with the degree of defilement);
  2. clean place. Prayer should be performed only in a clean, undefiled place (free from najas - impurity);
  3. qibla. During prayer, the believer should stand in the direction of the Muslim shrine of the Kaaba;
  4. clothes. A Muslim must be dressed in absolutely clean clothes, not soiled with impurities (for example, excrement of a person or animals, hair of unclean animals, like a pig or a dog). Also, clothes should cover the awra - places that a believer, according to Sharia, should close (for a man - part of the body from the navel to the knees, for a woman - the whole body, except for the face, hands and feet);
  5. intention. A person must have a sincere intention to perform a prayer (niyat);
  6. sobriety of mind. Alcohol, various psychotropic and narcotic drugs are absolutely forbidden in Islam (this is haram).

Muslim prayers are the basis of the life of a Muslim

Also, unlike the Muslim prayer in Islam, there are prayers (in Arabic they call "dua", and in Tatar - "doga") - this is an opportunity to communicate with the Lord of the worlds. The Almighty knows everything obvious and hidden, therefore Allah hears any prayer, and it does not matter whether the Muslim prayer is said aloud or to oneself, on the surface of the moon or in a mine where coal is mined.

Dua to Allah should always be pronounced confidently, because we know: Allah created us and our difficulties, and He can change this world and easily solve any problem. And no matter in what language you address the Creator, let your soul whisper in the language in which it is easiest for you to express yourself.

In Islam, there are prayers for all occasions. Below are examples of Muslim duas, most of which are taken from the Koran and Sunnah, as well as from sheikhs and awliya (close people - friends of Allah). Among them are prayers for good luck. For example, against problems, troubles, misfortunes and grief, if danger threatens, etc.

Muslim prayer if you want to repent of sins

Allahumma ante rabbi, laya ilyayahe illaya ant, halyaktania wa ana 'abduk, va ana 'alaya 'ahdikya va va'dikya mastato'tu, a'uuzu bikya min sharri maa sona'tu, abuu'u lakya bi ni'matikya 'alaya wa abuu'ulakya bi zanbii, fagfirlii, fa innehu laya yagfiruz-zunuube illaya ant.

O Allah, You are my Lord! There is no God but You. You created me and I am Your servant. And I will try to justify the responsibility entrusted to me, to keep my word to the best of my ability and ability. I resort to You, moving away from all the evil that I have done. I acknowledge the blessings You have bestowed upon me, and I acknowledge my sin. Forgive me! Truly, no one will forgive my mistakes except You. Note: By becoming a Muslim, a person assumes a certain responsibility and gives the Almighty a vow not to do the forbidden and to do what is obligatory.

Muslim prayers read before eating

First option: Bismillah!

Note: The Prophet Muhammad said: “Before you start eating, each of you should say: “Bismillah”. If he forgets about it at the beginning [of the meal], then let him say as soon as he remembers: “Bismil-lyahi fi avvalihi va aakhirihi” (With the name of the Almighty at the beginning and at the end [of the meal]).

Allahumma baarik lanaa fih, wa at’imnaa khairan minh.

O Supreme, make this a blessing for us and feed us that which is better than this.

Muslim prayers read when leaving the house

Bismil-lyayah, tavakkaltu ‘alal-laakh, wa laya hawla wa la kuvwate illaya bill-lyah.

In the name of Allah Almighty! I trust only in Him. True power and strength belong only to Him.

Allahumma inni ‘auuzu bikya an adylla av udalla av azilla av uzalla av azlimya av uzlyama av ajhala av yujhala ‘alaya.

Oh Lord! Verily, I seek refuge in You, so as not to stray from the right path and not be led astray, so as not to err myself and be forced to err, so as not to do wrong myself and not be oppressed, so as not to be ignorant and so that in relation to me did not act rudely.

Muslim prayer read at the entrance to the house

Saying these words, the one who enters greets the one who is in him:

Bismil-lyayahi valajna, wa bismil-lyayahi kharajna wa ‘alaya rabbinah ta-vakkyalnaa.

With the name of the Almighty we entered and with His name we went out. And only in our Lord we trust.

Muslim prayer if you want to get married or get married

First, a ritual ablution (taharat, abdest) is performed, after which it is necessary to perform two rak'ahs of an additional prayer and say:

Allahumma innakya takdir valaya akdir wa ta'lyam wa la a'lyam wa ante 'alla-yamul-guyuyub, fa in ra'ayta anna (gives the name of the girl) khairun lii fii dii-nii va dunya-ya va aakhyratii fakdurkhaa li, va in kyayanet gairukhaa khairan lii minkhaa fii diinii va dunya-ya va aakhyratii fakdurkhaa lii.

O Allah! Everything is in Your power, but I am not able to do anything. You know everything, but I don't. You know everything that is hidden from us. And if You think that is the best for the preservation of my religiosity and well-being both in this and in the future worlds, then help me so that she becomes my wife (husband). And if the other is the best for the preservation of my religiosity and well-being in both worlds, then help me so that that other becomes my wife (husband).

Muslim prayer before marital intimacy:

Bismil-lyah. Allahumma jannibnash-shaitaane va jannibish-shaitaana maa razaktanaa.

I begin with the name of the Lord. O Most High, remove us from Satan and remove Satan from what You will give us!

Muslim prayer read in case of loss of any thing

Bismil-lyah. Yaa haadiyad-dullyayal wa raaddad-doollyati-rdud ‘alaya dool-lyati bi ‘izzatikya va sultaaniq, fa innahaa min ‘atoikya va fadlik.

I start with the name of Allah. O He Who directs those who have gone astray to the right path! O He who returns what was lost. Give me back the lost thing with Your majesty and power. Truly, this thing has been bestowed by You on me by Your infinite mercy.

Muslim prayer against problems, troubles, misfortunes and grief

Innaa lil-lyahi wa innaa ilaihi raaji’uun, allahumma ‘indakya ahtasibu musyybatii fa’dzhurnii fiihe, wa abdilnii bihee khairan minhe.

Verily, we belong entirely to Allah and, verily, we all return to Him. O Lord, before You I will give an account for understanding and correctness in overcoming this misfortune. Reward me for the patience I have shown, and replace the trouble with something that is better than it.

Muslim prayer against difficulties, needs and problems

First, a ritual ablution (taharat, abdest) is performed, after which it is necessary to perform two rak'ahs of an additional prayer and say:

Alhamdu lil-lyahi rabbil-'aalamimin, as'alukya muujibaati rahmatik, wa'azaaima magfiratik, val-'ismata min kulli zanb, val-ganiimata min kulli birr, you-salyayamata min kulli ism, laya tada' lii zanban illya gafartakh, wa laya hamman illaya farrajtakh, wa laya haajaten khiya lakya ridan illaya kadaytahaa, yaa arkhamar-raahimiin.

True praise belongs only to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I ask You, O Allah, that which will bring Your mercy closer to me, the effectiveness of Your forgiveness, protection from sins, benefit from everything righteous. I ask You for salvation from all mistakes. Do not leave a single sin that You would not forgive me, not a single anxiety from which You would not deliver me, and not a single need that, being right, would not be satisfied by You. For You are the Most Merciful.

Muslim prayers against anxiety and sadness in the soul

Allahumma inni ‘abdukya ibnu ‘abdikya ibnu ematiq. Naasyatii bi yadika maadyn fiya hukmukya ‘adlun fiya kadooky. As'alukya bi kulli ismin khuva lak, sammyayte bihi nafsyak, av anzaltahu fi kitaabik, av 'allyamtahu ahaden min halkyk, av ista'sarte bihi fii 'ilmil-gaibi 'indek, en tad-j'alal-kur'ana rabi' and kalbi, va nuura sadri, wa jalaa'e khuzni, wa zahaaba hami.

O Almighty Allah! I am Your servant, the son of Your servant and Your handmaid. Dominion over me is in Your [right hand]. Your decision is unquestioningly carried out with respect to me and is just. I address You by all the names by which You have called Yourself or mentioned in Your Scripture or revealed to any of Your creations or by those [names] known only to You. [I turn to You in Your name] and ask that the Qur'an be the spring of my heart, the light of my soul and the reason for the disappearance of my sadness, the cessation of my anxiety.

Allahumma innii a’uuzu bikya minal-hammi wal-hazan, wal-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wal-bukhli wal-jubn, wa dola’id-dein wa galyabatir-rijaal.

O Almighty, with the help of You, I move away from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from stinginess and cowardice, from the burden of duty and human oppression.

Muslim prayers in case of danger

Allahumma innaa naj'alukya fii nuhuurihim, wa na'uuzu bikya min shuruurihim.

O Allah, we present their throats and tongues to You for judgment. And we resort to You, moving away from their evil.

Hasbunal-laahu wa ni'mal vakiil.

The Lord is enough for us, and He is the best Protector.

Muslim prayer to pay off debts

Allahumma, ikfinii bi halayalikya ‘an haraamik, va agninii bi fadlikya ‘am-man sivaak.

O Allah, make the lawful [halal] protect me from the forbidden [haram] and make me, by Your mercy, independent of everyone except You.

Muslim prayers when visiting a sick person

Laya ba's, tahuurun inshaa'el-laakh (dvraza).

Translation: It does not matter, you will be cleansed with the permission of the Lord.

The second option, the prayer should be said seven times:

As'elul-laahal-'azyim, rabbel-'arshil-'azyim ai yashfiyak.

I ask the Great Creator, the Lord of the great Throne for your healing.

Morning prayer - fajr: how many rak'ahs, time. Prayer in Islam

One of the five pillars of Islam is namaz, a prayer through which a person conducts a dialogue with the Almighty. By reading it, a Muslim pays tribute to devotion to Allah. Prayer is obligatory for all believers. Without it, a person loses contact with God, commits a sin, for which, according to the canons of Islam, he will be severely punished on the Day of Judgment.

It is necessary to read prayer five times a day at a strictly set time for him. Wherever a person is, no matter what he is busy with, he must perform a prayer. The morning prayer is especially important. Fajr, as it is also called by Muslims, has great power. Its fulfillment is equivalent to a prayer that a person would read all night.

What time is the morning prayer?

Fajr prayer should be performed early in the morning, when a white stripe appears on the horizon, and the sun has not yet risen. It is during this period of time that devout Muslims pray to Allah. It is desirable that a person begins a sacred action 20-30 minutes before sunrise. In Muslim countries, people can navigate by adhan coming from the mosque. It is more difficult for a person living in other places. How do you know when to perform Fajr prayer? The time of its completion can be determined by a special calendar or schedule, which is called ruznama.

Some Muslims use mobile applications for this purpose, such as Prayer Times ® Muslim Toolbox. It will help you know when to start praying and will determine the qibla, the direction in which the sacred Kaaba is located.

Beyond the Arctic Circle, where day and night last longer than usual, it is more difficult for people to decide on the time at which prayer should be performed. Fajr, however, must be performed. Muslims recommend focusing on the time in Mecca or in a nearby country, where the change of day and night occurs in the usual rhythm. The last option is preferred.

What is the power of Fajr prayer?

People who regularly pray to Allah before sunrise show deep patience and true faith. After all, for the sake of performing Fajr, it is necessary to rise before dawn every day, and not sleep in a sweet dream, succumbing to the persuasion of the shaitan. This is the first test that the morning has prepared for a person, and it must be passed with dignity.

The Almighty will protect people who do not succumb to shaitan, who read prayers on time, from adversity and problems until the next day. In addition, they will succeed in eternal life, because the observance of prayer will be credited to everyone on the Day of Judgment.

This prayer in Islam has great power, because on the eve of dawn, next to a person are the angels of the departing night and the coming day, who are carefully watching him. Allah will then ask them what his servant did. The angels of the night will answer that, when leaving, they saw him praying, and the angels of the coming day will say that they also found him praying.

Stories of the Sahaba who performed the morning prayer against all odds

Fajr requires strict observance, no matter what the circumstances are in a person's life. In those distant times, when the Prophet Muhammad was still alive, people performed real feats in the name of faith. They performed namaz in spite of everything.

Sahaba, companions of the Messenger of the Almighty, performed the morning fajr even when they were injured. No misfortune could stop them. So, the outstanding statesman Umar ibn al-Khattab read a prayer, bleeding after an attempt on his life. He did not even think of refusing to serve Allah.

And the companion of the Prophet Muhammad Abbad was struck by an arrow at the moment of the prayer. He pulled her out of his body and continued to pray. The enemy shot at him several more times, but this did not stop Abbad.

Sada ibn Rabi, who was also seriously wounded, died while praying in a tent specially built for the sacred action.

Preparation for prayer: ablution

Prayer in Islam requires some preparation. Before transgressing to any prayer, whether it be Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib or Isha, a Muslim is prescribed to perform a ritual ablution. In Islam, it is called voodoo.

A true Muslim washes his hands (hands), face, rinses his mouth and nose. He performs each action three times. Next, the believer washes each hand up to the elbow with water: first the right, then the left. After that, he rubs his head. With a wet hand, a Muslim runs it from the forehead to the back of the head. He then rubs his ears inside and out. After washing his feet up to the ankles, the believer should complete the ablution with the words of remembrance of Allah.

During prayer, Islam requires men to cover the body without fail from the navel to the knees. The rules for women are stricter. It must be completely covered. The only exceptions are the face and hands. Never wear tight or dirty clothes. The body of a person, his vestments and the place of prayer must be clean. If wudu is not enough, you need to perform a full body ablution (ghusl).

Fajr: rak'ahs and terms

Each of the five prayers consists of rak'ahs. This is the name of one cycle of prayer, which is repeated from two to four times. The number depends on what kind of prayer the Muslim performs. Each rakah includes a certain sequence of actions. Depending on the type of prayer, it may vary slightly.

Consider what fajr consists of, how many rak'ahs a believer should perform and how to perform them correctly. Morning prayer consists of only two consecutive cycles of prayer.

Some of the actions included in them have specific names that came to us from the Arabic language. Below is a list of the most important concepts that a believer should know:

  • niyat - the intention to perform prayer;
  • takbir - the exaltation of Allah (the words "Allahu Akbar", meaning "Allah is Great");
  • qiyam - staying in a standing position;
  • sajda - kneeling posture or prostration;
  • dua - prayer;
  • taslim - greeting, the final part of the prayer.

Now consider both cycles of Fajr prayer. How to read a prayer, people who have only recently converted to Islam will ask? In addition to following the sequence of actions, it is necessary to monitor the pronunciation of words. Of course, a true Muslim not only pronounces them correctly, but also puts his soul into them.

First rak'ah of Fajr prayer

The first cycle of prayer begins with niyat in the qiyam position. The believer expresses the intention mentally, mentioning the name of the prayer in it.

Then the Muslim should raise his hands at the level of the ears, touch the earlobes with his thumbs and point his palms towards the qibla. While in this position, he must say the takbir. It must be spoken aloud, and it is not necessary to do it in full voice. In Islam, Allah can be glorified in a whisper, but in such a way that the believer hears himself.

Then he covers his left hand with the palm of his right hand, clasping his wrist with his little finger and thumb, lowers his hands slightly below the navel and reads the first sura of the Qur'an "Al-Fatiha". If desired, a Muslim can speak an additional chapter from the Holy Scriptures.

This is followed by a bow, straightening and sajda. Further, the Muslim unbends his back, remaining in a kneeling position, once again falls on his face before Allah and straightens up again. This completes the performance of the rak'ah.

Second rak'ah of Fajr prayer

The cycles included in the morning prayer (fajr) are performed in different ways. In the second rak'ah, you do not need to pronounce the niyat. The Muslim stands in the qiyam position, folding his hands on his chest, as in the first cycle, and begins to pronounce the surah Al-Fatiha.

Then he makes two earthly bows and sits on his feet, shifted to the right side. In this position, you need to pronounce the dua "At-tahiyat".

At the end of the prayer, the Muslim pronounces the taslim. He pronounces it twice, turning his head first towards the right shoulder, then the left.

This ends the prayer. Fajr is performed by both men and women. However, they perform it differently.

How do women perform morning prayers?

When performing the first rak'ah, the woman should keep her hands at shoulder level, while the man raises them to the ears.

She does not bow as deeply as a man, and while reading the surah Al-Fatiha, she folds her hands on her chest, and not below the navel.

The rules for performing the Fajr prayer for women differ slightly from those for men. In addition to them, a Muslim woman should know that it is forbidden to perform it during menstruation (hayd) or postpartum bleeding (nifas). Only after being cleansed of filth, she will be able to perform prayer correctly, otherwise the woman will become a sinner.

What should a person do if he misses the morning prayer?

It is worth touching on another important issue. What should a Muslim who missed the morning prayer do? In such a situation, one should consider the reason why he made such an oversight. From whether it is respectful or not, the further actions of a person depend. For example, if a Muslim set an alarm clock, specially went to bed early, but in spite of all his actions overslept, he can fulfill his duty to the Almighty at any free time, since, in fact, he is not to blame.

However, if the reason was disrespectful, then the rules are different. Fajr prayer should be performed as quickly as possible, but not during those time periods when prayer is strictly forbidden to be performed.

When is prayer not allowed?

There are several such intervals in a day, during which it is highly undesirable to pray. These include periods

  • after reading the morning prayer and before sunrise;
  • within 15 minutes after dawn, until the luminary rises in the sky to the height of one spear;
  • when it is at its zenith;
  • after reading Asra (afternoon prayer) until sunset.

At any other time, it is possible to compensate for prayer, but it is better not to neglect the sacred act, because the pre-dawn prayer read on time, into which a person put his heart and soul, as the prophet Muhammad said, is better than the whole world, more significant than everything that fills it. A Muslim who performs Fajr at sunrise will not go to hell, but will be awarded the great rewards that Allah will bestow on him.