May, 2012

• 1 May

  The method of placing the Janaazahs when performing one Janaazah Salaah for several deceased

  When there are several janaazahs present and the imaam wishes to perform one Janaazah Salaah upon all, then the method of performing the Janaazah Salaah will be that the first mayyit will be placed in front of the imaam. The second mayyit will be placed next to the first mayyit …

April, 2012

• 30 April

  Performing Several Janaazahs at One Time

  If there are several Janaazah’s present at one time, performing a separate Janaazah Salaah on each deceased is better. However, if one Janaazah Salaah was performed on all the deceased, it will be permissible.[1] The dua of the children should be read after the dua of the adults. Upon which …
• 30 April

  Performing Janaazah Salaah whilst Seated in a Vehicle

  It is impermissible to perform the Janaazah Salaah whilst seated on the ground or in a vehicle without a valid shar’ee excuse.[1]
• 30 April

  Delaying the Janaazah Salaah

  It is makrooh to delay the Janaazah Salaah in the anticipation of a larger crowd. Similarly, if a person passed away on a Friday, then it is makrooh to delay the janaazah till after the Jumuah Salaah in anticipation of a larger crowd.[1] However, if due to being involved in …
• 30 April

  Performing Janaazah Salaah in a Musjid

  It is compulsory to perform the Janaazah Salaah out of the musjid. Performing the Janaazah Salaah in the musjid is impermissible (makrooh-e-tahrimi). عن أبى هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى على جنازة فى المسجد فلا شىء له (سنن أبي داود، الرقم: ٣١٨٤) Hadhrat Abu Hurairah …
• 30 April

  Laws pertaining to the Imaam and Muqtadi

  1. The takbeers and duas of the Janaazah Salaah will be read by both the imaam and the muqtadi. The only difference beween the imaam and muqtadi is that the imaam will make the takbeers and salaam aloud while the muqtadi will make them softly. The remainder portion of the …
• 10 April

  Second Rakaat, Qa`dah and Salaam

  Second Rakaat 1. After the second sajdah say the takbeer and stand up for the second rakaat.[1] 2. When rising from sajdah, first raise the forehead, then the nose, then the hands and lastly the knees.[2] 3. When getting up, do not take support from the ground (unless there is …
• 10 April

  Jalsah

  1. Sit on the left buttock and place both the feet on the right side.[1] 2. The thighs should be joined together.[1] 3. Place the hands on the thighs with the fingers together and the fingertips at the edge of the knees.[2] 4. Fix the gaze on the area between …

March, 2012

• 31 March

  Sajdah

  1. Say the takbeer and proceed into sajdah.[1] 2. First place the knees on the ground, then the palms, then the nose and lastly the forehead.[2] 3. Keep the fingers closed, facing towards the qiblah.[3] 4. Place the palms parallel to the ears.[4] 5. Draw the limbs of the body …
• 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 should only be completed when one reaches that posture.[1] 2. Bend slightly to the …