Sunnah Method of Salaah for Females

May, 2014

5 May
The Sunnah Method of Salaah for Women

A few differences in the Salaah of Women Every aspect of the religion of Islam relating to women revolves around modesty and shame. It is in this regard that Islam commands women to remain within the confines of their homes, being totally concealed from the gazes of strange men and …

10 April
Qa`dah and Salaam for Females

1. After the second sajdah of the second rakaat, sit in the position of qa`dah in the same manner as jalsah.[1] 2. Recite the tashahhud – attahiyyaat.[2] 3. When saying ألا إله form a ring with the thumb and middle finger of the right hand, raise the index finger and close …
10 April
Jalsah for Females

1. Sit on the left buttock and place both the feet on the right side.[1] 2. Both hands should be placed on the thighs with the fingers joined together.[2] 3. Fix the gaze on the area between the lower chest and lap whilst in jalsah.[3] 4. Remain in the position …

31 March
Sajdah for Females

1. Say the takbeer and proceed into sajdah.[1] 2. Keep the back crouched when going into sajdah.[2] 3. Place the knees first on the ground, then the palms, then the nose and lastly the forehead.[3] 4. Keep the fingers tightly closed facing towards the qiblah.[4] 5. Place the palms parallel …
31 March
Ruku and Qaumah for Females

1. Say the takbeer and go into ruku.[1] Note: The takbeeraat-e-intiqaaliyyah (takbeer which is recited when moving from one posture to another) should be commenced as soon as one begins moving to the next posture and only be completed when one reaches that posture.[2] 2. Bend slightly to the extent that …
29 March
Qiyaam for Females

1. Face the qiblah.[1] 2. Raise both the hands up to the chest (i.e. the fingers will be in line with the shoulders) without removing the hands from beneath the burqa’.[2] 3. Then recite the takbeer (Allahu Akbar).[3] 4. The head should be kept straight without bending it or …
29 March
The Sunnah Method of Salaah for Females

Before Salaah 1. Wear clothes that will conceal the entire body.[1] NOTE: Particular care should be taken of dressing appropriately for salaah. It is disrespectful to wear tight-fitting clothing that reveals the body shape or thin, flimsy clothing through which the actual limb can be seen. In certain conditions the …