“Salah” Signs of Khushu’ Allahumma naqqini min khatayaya kama yunaqqath-thawbul-'abyadu Isti’adah

minad-danasi, A'oodhu Billaahi min al-Shaytaan ir-rajeem wa min hamzihi wa

Linguistically, ṣalāh has different root origins: • “Their gazes will be lowered and humbled.” 68:43 “O Allāh remove from me the remnants of my mistakes and my errors nafakhihi wa nafthihi
1. To pray for mercy: This is the opinion of the majority of the • “The faces on that day will be stricken with fear.” (they will be just like stains are removed from white clothes.” The Prophet (S) is “I seek refuge with Allāh from satan the rejected one, from his madness,
scholars of tafsīr. pale 88:2 reminding us that sins leave remnants behind that need to be removed. his arrogance, and his poetry.”
• Allāh says, “The voices will shake and tremble before Al-Raḥmān. In another ḥadīth, we learn that when we commit a sin, it leaves a black
2. A connection: Ṣilah literally means ‘a connection’. How is ṣalāh a You will not hear except for a little bit of light whispering.” 20:108 dot on our heart. Hamazihi – his craziness. Hamaz in Arabic language means to poke
connection? It is a connection between us an Allāh. The word Allahum-maghsilni min khatayaya, bith-thalji walma'i walbarad. something. The Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) says this is his
• “And from His miraculous signs is that you will see the earth
ṣalawān, which comes from the same root, means the hips in the body. “O Allāh, wash me from my mistakes, my slip-ups, my errors using insanity, craziness, and obsession. What does that have to do with
shaking and trembling.” 41:39
Why do they come from the same root word? The hips are the water, snow, and ice.” Just like there are different levels of sins and poking? Shayṭān is obsessed with you and can’t leave you alone. We
• “They will be made to stand before the fire of hell and they will be mistakes you can commit, the consequences and punishment of the sins
connection between the upper body and the lower body. The word shaking and trembling and quivering because they will feel are taking refuge in Allāh from the craziness and obsession of Shayṭān.
aṣlat’l-farasu, means “the horse came in a close second.” When this will be more severe. The Prophet (S) is reminding us of the Wa nafakhihi – and his arrogance. Linguistically, nafakh means to
helpless. They will be peeking from the corner of their eyes trying consequences of actions and deed. For some sins that are small, water
happens, its head is in line with the hips of the first horse. When we to find a way out.” 42:45 inflate something and blow air into something. The Prophet (ṣallallāhu
pray in congregation, we closely follow the imam - we don’t go before is good enough. For bigger sins, we need something colder to put out ‘alayhi wa sallam) defined this as the arrogance (kibr) of Shayṭān.
From these āyāt, we understand that the word khushū‘ has a physical the fire – snow. For even bigger sins, ice is used.
him or with him. The beauty of the word ṣalāh is that it even teaches Shayṭān is extremely arrogant and will inflate your ego.
element to it. Based on this, the scholars tell us that khushū‘ is to feel
us the beauty of the congregational prayer. Wa nafathihi – and his words. Nafath literally means spitting when
so overwhelmed and to be in such awe of something that it dominates Du’as #2: Theme – Glorification of Allah talking. The Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) tells us that this
you and takes over you and manifests upon you physically. Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa
3. To burn: This is an opinion of scholars of the Arabic language. The refers to the poetry of Shayṭān and the enchanting words of Shayṭān.
Arabs had a figure of speech: “ṣalayt’l-‘ūd b’il-nār,” meaning: “I
Allahu Akbar ta'ala jadduka, wa la "ilaha ghayruka. Typically someone spits when he talks when he gets excited and riled
burned the wood using fire.” The Arabs would say this when there was The Name of Allāh is the original, unique Name of the Divine. “How absolutely perfect are You, O Allāh. And I continue with Your up. “I take refuge with Allāh from Shayṭān who is garbage and from his
an extremely arrogant person who could not be humbled but then There are other historical evidences about how the Name of Allāh was praise. And most blessed is Your Name. Most exalted is Your craziness and his arrogance and his poetry.”
someone humbled him, so they said this figure of speech meaning that used by pre-Islamic Arabs and in traditions of other faiths. Akbar Resolve. There is nothing and no one worthy of worship other than
someone humbled him. Why does ṣalāh possibly come from this root? comes from the root word meaning ‘great.’ It is figuratively used for You. ‘Abdullāh b. Mas‘ūd said, “These are some of the most beautiful
something important or significant. It is often translated as ‘greatest’.
Basmalah
Ṣalāh humbles us. When we pray – it doesn’t matter who you are – we or beloved words anyone can say in regards to Allāh.” Bismillāh - With the help of the Name of Allāh who is
all go into sujūd and put our faces on the ground. Allāhu Akbar means “Allāh is greater.” If you say, “Zayd is
smarter,” then you wait for the end of the sentence. “Allāh is greater” Al-Raḥmān - the abundantly merciful
Du’a #3: Theme – Mission Statement Al-Raḥīm - the constantly merciful
Fatḥ’l-Makkah was the most glorious day of the Prophet’s life. He purposefully ends. You are supposed to fill in the blank for yourself Wajjahtu Wajhiya Lilladhī Faţara As-Samawāti Wa Al-'Arđa
and customize it for yourself. What goes in the blank is whatever is “With the help of the Name of Allāh who is the abundantly merciful, the
(ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) entered Makkah at the back of the army. Ĥanīfāan Wa Mā'Anā Min Al-Mushrikīna, 'Inna Şalātī Wa Nusukī Wa constantly merciful.”
There was no singing, dancing, celebration. It was a somber mood and distracting you from the prayer at that time. For example, if you are Maĥyāya Wa Mamātī Lillāhi Rabbi Al-`Ālamīna, Lā Sharīka Lahu, Wa
standing up to pray and the phone is ringing, then Allāh is greater than Ruku’
everyone was engaged in dhikr and remembrance of Allāh. The Bidhalika 'Umirtu Wa 'Anā Min Al-Muslimīna.
Prophet (S) was so humble in making dhikr of Allāh that he became that phone call. “I have devoted myself wholeheartedly to the One who originally
Opening Du’as created the heavens and the earth. I am focused and will not be Subhana rabbi-yal adheem
hunched over and his beard was touching the animal he was riding. He
Du’a #1: Theme – Seeking Forgiveness distracted. Contrary to what someone may think, I am not from those Subḥāna – how absolutely perfect, how amazingly flawless is
said: “La ilāha illallāhu waḥda, ṣadaqah wa‘da (He fulfilled His
Allahumma ba'id bayni wa bayna khatayaya kama ba'adta baynal- people who associate partners with Allāh. Most definitely my worship, Rabbi – my Lord, my Master
promise), wa nasara ‘abda (and He helped His slave)”
mashriqi wal-maghrib my prayer and my sacrifices and my living and my dying are for Allāh Al-‘Aẓīm – the One who is permanently strong.
There is honor and dignity in being the slave of Allāh.
“O Allāh put a lot of distance between me and my mistakes just like alone. There is absolutely no partner for Him, and based on that I have Al-‘Aẓīm comes from the same root as the word ‘aẓum (pl: ‘iẓām),
You have clearly put a huge amount of distance between the east and been commanded. And I am from those who have obtained peace and meaning bones. The root of the word means: strength, firmness,
Three rights of the Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) upon us:
the west.” We are asking Allāh to not only distance ourselves from our safety through submission.” stability.
1. Get to know who he was 2. Tell others about him 3. Send Salwaat
  sins but also our mistakes.
around  you.    
     
alone, you are saying it to the angels.  
Bayyinah  Course   are saying it to the people you are praying with. If you are praying single person. we immediately praise Him.
Based  on  Shaykh  Abdul  Nasir  Jangda’s   Who are we saying salām to? If you are praying in congregation, you righteous person, then we are in the supplications and prayers of every We make du‘ā’ that Allāh accepts for the one who praises Him and then
Taslim pray, and they are making du‘ā’ for the ṣāliḥīn, so if we are a Al-ḥamd – the ultimate praise, the supreme praise
  time he prayed, so where do you and I stand? of the fact that every single Muslim reads the tashahhud when they Laka – for you
supplication to Abu Bakr and told him he needed to read it every motivational technique to inspire us. It reminds us and makes us think Wa - and
  Merciful. The Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) taught this ‘Ibaad as Saliheen: We restricted it to the righteous. Why? This is a Rabbana – our Lord, our Master
that we will mess up again in the future. Al-Raḥīm – constantly --
  Wat-Tayyibaatu: My good conduct
du‘ā’, we said “ẓulman kathīran.” – constant sins. There is a possibility Him.
  attribute of Allāh saying that He is constantly forgiving? Earlier n the Was-Salawatu: Salah, all of my ‘ibadah are making du‘ā’ for Allāh to accept and reward the person who praises
my sins. Al-Ghafūr – are constantly Forgiving. Why do we invoke the Lillahi: For Allah “May Allāh accept from the one who praises Him.” This is a du‘ā’. We
  don’t turn me down, I have nowhere else to go, no one else can forgive At-Tahiyyatu: Royal compliments Ḥamidah – praises Him
nowhere else to go” to show his desperation. This is saying: so please Muĥammadāan `Abduhu Wa Rasūluhu from “listening” to “acceptance.”
  'Ash/hadu 'An Lā 'Ilāha 'Illā Allāhu Wa 'Ash/hadu 'Anna
friend comes knocking on your door at night, he first says, “I have Liman – from the one who (The lām alters the meaning of the verb
  can forgive the sins except for You…” What does this mean? When a Barakātuhu As-Salāmu `Alaynā Wa `Alaá `Ibādi Allāhi Aş-Şāliĥīna Allāhu
fixing a situation is admitting that there is a problem. “…and no one As-Salāmu `Alayka 'Ayyuhā An-Nabīyu Wa Raĥmatu Allāhi Wa Sami‘a – May He listen
  horrible ways…” You feel the sense of guilt here. The first step of At-Taĥīyātu Lillāhi Wa Aş-Şalawātu Wa Aţ-Ţayyibātu Standing From Ruku’
misappropriating people’s rights. “I have wronged myself in numerous, Tashahud & Salawaat
  within the limits set by Allāh. Oppression is ẓulm because you are
out, keep harm away from me, provide for me, elevate me (in deen)
sustains him. How amazing must Allāh be?
because your talents were given to you to obey Allāh and live life inspiring, then imagine Allāh who created him and protects him and
  for no one forgives sin except You”. Committing sins is a type of ẓulm Oh Allah, forgive me, have mercy upon me, guide me, straighten me western horizon. The reflection is: If Jibrīl is so breathtaking and awe-
“O Allah, I have done great injustice to myself, so grant me forgiveness warfa’ni head in the sky and having 600 wings covering the entire eastern to
  dhunooba illa anta. Allahumma ighfirli warhamni wahdini wajburni wa’aafini warzuqni ‘alayhi wa sallam) described him as having his feet on the ground and
Allahumma inni thalamtu nafsi faghfir li, Fa’innahu laa yaghfir al- Sitting Between Sujood because of how amazing and magnificent he was. He (ṣallallāhu
  go straight to Paradise with no stops. while we are in this position.
to his core and he was overwhelmed and started to shake and tremble
Jibrīl in his original form twice in his life, and both times it shook him
  this du‘ā’, we are saying we don’t want a connecting flight; we want to the ground, but we do it willingly and say that Allāh is the highest ḥadīth in Bukhāri, the Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said he saw
side, they are completely rejuvenated and ready to enter Paradise. In identity and dignity. There is nothing lower than putting your face on Jibrīl. Why is Jibrīl (‘alayhi’l-salām) being mentioned specifically? In a
  to go through to wash themselves. When they come out on the other We say this in the lowest position of the prayer. The face is our
 
when the word is used along with the word malā’ikah, then it refers to
will show the signs, and there will be a stream of life they will be told Al-a‘la – the highest, the most exalted. How do you know when “rūḥ” refers to Jibrīl or the soul? Typically
Du’as  and  Reflections  On  the  Go   people will need to be cleansed. When people come out of hell, they Rabbi – is my Lord and the Ruh (Jibril).”
The Prophet (S) said nothing impure will enter Paradise, so some Subḥāna – how absolutely perfect “The Most Perfect and the Most Holy, You are the Lord of the angels
Mini Booklet excellent form of everything in the ākhirah after they are in the fire.
protect us from the fire.” There will be people who get the most could record it.’[Muslim]
Sujood Subbuhun quddusun rabbul-Mala'ikati war-Ruh

and grant us the most excellent form of everything in the ākhirah and ‘Indeed I saw some 30 angels all scuffling to see which one of them strength, firmness and stability to Allāh.
Meaningful Prayer “Our Lord, grant us the most excellent form of everything in this dunya excellent and blessed.’ vulnerable, weak, unbalanced and unstable position, and we attribute
'adhaban-nar ‘Our Lord, all praise is due only to You, praise which is abundant, All of your weight is leaning forward. We willingly put ourselves in a
  Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil 'akhirati hasanatan waqina Hamdan Katheeran Tayyiban Mubaarakan Feeh rukū‘? In the position of rukū‘, a person is unstable and unbalanced.
Du’as Before Taslim Then Recite: What is the connection between what we say in rukū‘ to the position of