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Congregational Prayer (Islam)
Salat al-jama‘ah (Congregational Prayer) or prayer in congregation ('' jama'ah'') is considered to have more social and spiritual benefit than praying by oneself. When praying in congregation, the people stand in straight parallel rows behind the chosen imam, facing qibla. The imam, who leads the congregation in salat, is usually chosen to be a scholar or the one who has the best knowledge of the Qur'an, preferably someone who has memorised it in its entirety (a ''hafiz'') . In the first row behind the Imam, if available, would be another ''hafiz'' to correct the Imam in case a mistake is made during the performance of the salat. The prayer is performed as normal, with the congregation following the actions and movements of the imam as he performs the salat. Requirements for the imam The congregational prayer is led by an imam. The imam should be just and well aware of Islamic jurisprudence. The Imaam stands in front by himself while the followers stand behind him in stra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shafi'i School
The Shafi'i school or Shafi'i Madhhab () or Shafi'i is one of the four major schools of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), belonging to the Ahl al-Hadith tradition within Sunni Islam. It was founded by the Muslim scholar, jurist, and traditionist al-Shafi'i (), "the father of Muslim jurisprudence", in the early 9th century. The other three schools of Sunnī jurisprudence are Ḥanafī, Mālikī and Ḥanbalī. Like the other schools of fiqh, Shafii recognize the First Four Caliphs as the Islamic prophet Muhammad's rightful successors and relies on the Qurʾān and the "sound" books of Ḥadīths as primary sources of law. The Shafi'i school affirms the authority of both divine law-giving (the Qurʾān and the Sunnah) and human speculation regarding the Law. Where passages of Qurʾān and/or the Ḥadīths are ambiguous, the school seeks guidance of Qiyās (analogical reasoning). The Ijmā' (consensus of scholars or of the community) was "accepted but not stressed". The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Du'a Kumayl
The (, ) is a supplication () attributed to Ali, Ali ibn Abi Talib (), the first Imamate in Shia doctrine, Shia Imam, the fourth Rashidun Caliphate, Rashidun caliph (), and the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophets and messengers in Islam, Islamic prophet Muhammad. It has been transmitted on the authority of Kumayl ibn Ziyad (), a close associate of Ali. This contains esoteric teachings about divine mercy and repentance, and remains popular especially among Shia Islam, Shia Muslims. About Kumayl ibn Ziyad was a prominent nobleman in Kufa, Lower Mesopotamia, Iraq. He was outspoken against the Rashidun Caliphate, Rashidun caliph Uthman () and was consequently exiled to Homs, Hims in Syria. Soon after the assassination of Uthman in 656 Common Era, CE, he joined the new caliph Ali in Medina as one of his close associates. Later he was appointed by Ali as the governor of Hit, north of Kufa, where he prevented an early incursion by Mu'awiya I, Mu'awiya, the rebellious governor of Sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twelver Shi'ism
Twelver Shi'ism (), also known as Imamism () or Ithna Ashari, is the largest branch of Shi'a Islam, comprising about 90% of all Shi'a Muslims. The term ''Twelver'' refers to its adherents' belief in twelve divinely ordained leaders, known as the Twelve Imams, and their belief that the last Imam, Imam al-Mahdi, lives in occultation (''ghayba'') and will reappear as "the awaited Mahdi" (''al-Mahdi al-muntazar''). Twelver Shi'as believe that the Twelve Imams are divinely appointed as both spiritual and political successors to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and that they possess special knowledge and authority to guide the Muslim community. According to Twelver theology, the Twelve Imams are exemplary human individuals who rule over the Muslim community (''Ummah'') with justice, and are able to preserve and interpret the Islamic law (Sharia) and the esoteric meaning of the Qur'an. The words and deeds ('' sunnah'') of Muhammad and the Imams are a guide and model for the Musl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sa'id Akhtar Rizvi
Sayyid Sa‘eed Akhtar Rizvi () (January 5, 1927 - June 20, 2002) was an Indian born, Twelver Shī‘ah scholar, who established the Bilal Muslim Mission in East Africa to spread the Twelver creed. He was granted authorizations () by fourteen Grand Ayatollahs for Hadith, Ahkam, and Fiqh. Biography Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi was born in Ushri, Saran district, Bihar, India, in 1927. His father, Sayyid Abul Hassan Rizvi, was a religious scholar. Rizvi had five sons and two daughters. His second eldest son, Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he serves as the Imam of the Islamic Shia Ithna‘asheri Jamaat (ISIJ). Rizvi was fluent in Urdu, English, Arabic, Persian, and Swahili. He was also familiar with Hindi and Gujarati. In 1959, Rizvi was appointed as an Islamic scholar () in Lindi, Tanzania. In 1962, he developed a plan for promoting Islam, which was proposed and approved at the triennial conference of the Supreme Council of the Africa Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Ala
Al-Aʻlā () is the eighty-seventh chapter ('' surah'') of the Qur'an, with 19 '' ayat'' or verses. Al-A'la describes the Islamic view of existence, the Oneness of Allah, and Divine revelation, additionally mentioning rewards and punishments. Mankind often hides things from each other and from themselves as well. The sura reminds its readers that Allah knows the things that are declared and things that lie hidden. The final verse of this Sura affirms that a similar message was also revealed to Abraham and Moses in the scriptures. This sura is part of the series of Al-Musabbihat as it begins with the glorification of Allah. The first seven Āyāt (verses) were revealed during the first years of Makkan life. One of the companions of Ali said that he prayed twenty consecutive nights behind him and he did not recite any Surah, except Surah A’la. Surat Al-A'lā is among the most recited suras in the Jummah and Witr prayers. Regarding the timing and contextual backgroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Ghashiyah
Al-Ghāshiyah (, "The Overwhelming", "The Pall") is the 88th chapter (surah) of the Qur'an, with 26 ayat or verses. The surah's topics are Jannah, Paradise, Jahannam, Hell and the miracle of the creation of all things by God. Summary This surah refers to three broad-ranging topics. First, God describes the difference between good and evil paths that an individual can take and the consequence of each path. God then clarifies their destiny and describes what hell would be like for the non-believers. The second theme mentions the creations God has made, referring to the sky, the earth, and the mountains. Lastly, in verses 21–22, God gives a direct message to Muhammad and tells him, "So remind, [O Muhammad]; you are only a reminder. You are not over them a controller." Ayat (verses) *1-3 The terrible day of judgment in Islam, day of judgment *4-7 Description of the torments of hell *8-16 The joyful state of the believers on the judgment-day *17-20 God manifests himself in his wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Munafiqun
Al-Munāfiqūn () is the 63rd chapter (surah) of the Qur'an, with 11 ayat, verses. Almost all of the chapter is preserved in the Ṣan‘ā’1 lower text. Summary The chapter deals with the phenomenon of hypocrisy. It criticizes hypocrisy and condemns the hypocrites. It also exhorts the Believers to be sincere in their faith and make charity. According to Muslim theologian, Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, the theme of Qur'an 63 is to inform the Muslims that the Hypocrites are absolute liars. Amin Ahsan Islahi elaborates that: :This surah is a supplement to Surah Jum`ah, the previous surah. It can be divided into two sections. The first one consists of eight verses, while the last three verses constitute the second section. In the first section, the character of the hypocrites is evaluated and shown that their real ailment is their lust for worldly riches. In the second section, Muslims are warned that the love of wealth and children should not make them indifferent to the remembrance of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Jumu'ah
Al-Jumuʿah (, "Friday") is the 62nd chapter (''sūrah'') of the Quran, with 11 verses ('' āyāt''). The chapter is named ''al-jumu`ah'' ("Friday") because it is the day of assembly, when the community abandons trade, transactions, and other diversions in favor of assembling to seek the all-encompassing truth and most beneficent and seek the "bounty of Allah" exclusively (Verse 9). This surah is an Al-Musabbihat surah because it begins with the glorification of Allah. Summary :1-4 A wise, powerful, and holy God sent Muhammad as his apostle to the Arabians :5-8 The Jews rebuked for their opposition to Islam :9-11 Admonition concerning the observance of worship on Friday Hadith about Surah Al-Jumua * In the Friday prayer he (Muhammad) would recite Surah Al-Jumua and Surah Al-Munafiqun (63). * Al-Dahhak b. Qais asked al-Nu'man b. Bashir: What did the Messenger of Allah recite on Friday after reciting the Surah Al-Jumua. He replied: He used to recite, "Had the story of overw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Albani
Muhammad Nasir al-Din (19142 October 1999), commonly known as al-Albani, was an Albanian Islamic scholar. A leading figure of Salafism, he is commemorated for his works on revaluation of hadith studies. Born in Shkodër, Albania, to a family adhering to the Hanafi school, al-Albani began his religious journey in Damascus, Syria, where he studied under his father Nuh Najati and other local shaykhs. Influenced by the Lebanese-born Islamic scholar Rashid Rida, al-Albani developed an interest in hadith studies and became skeptical of Sufism, as well as the Hanafi school he grew up in. He eventually left the school and became a staunch critic of following a (school of thought) for Islamic jurisprudence, which made him a controversial figure amongst traditionalist Sunni Muslims. Al-Albani was arrested twice by the Ba'athist Syrian authorities in the 1960s for promoting Wahhabism. Later, he taught for three years at the Islamic University of Madinah at the request of Saudi grand m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad's Companions
The Companions of the Prophet () were the Muslim disciples and followers of the Islamic prophet Muhammad who saw or met him during his lifetime. The companions played a major role in Muslim battles, society, hadith narration, and governance during and after the life of Muhammad. The era of the companions began following the death of Muhammad in 632 CE, and ended in 110 AH (728 CE) when the last companion Abu al-Tufayl died. Later Islamic scholars accepted their testimony of the words and deeds of Muhammad, the occasions on which the Quran was revealed and other important matters in Islamic history and practice. The testimony of the companions, as it was passed down through trusted chains of narrators ('' asānīd''), was the basis of the developing Islamic tradition. From the traditions (''hadith'') of the life of Muhammad and his companions are drawn the Muslim way of life (''sunnah''), the code of conduct (''sharia'') it requires, and Islamic jurisprudence (''fiqh''). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad
Muhammad (8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad in Islam, According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the tawhid, monotheistic teachings of Adam in Islam, Adam, Noah in Islam, Noah, Abraham in Islam, Abraham, Moses in Islam, Moses, Jesus in Islam, Jesus, and other Prophets and messengers in Islam, prophets. He is believed to be the Seal of the Prophets in Islam, and along with the Quran, his teachings and Sunnah, normative examples form the basis for Islamic religious belief. Muhammad was born in Mecca to the aristocratic Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh. He was the son of Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb. His father, Abdullah, the son of tribal leader Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim, died around the time Muhammad was born. His mother Amina died when he was six, leaving Muhammad an orphan. He was raised under the care of his grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib, and paternal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
