The Conditions for the Validity of Janaazah Salaah

There are two types of conditions for the validity of Janaazah Salaah: Conditions that relate to the salaah. Conditions that relate to the deceased. Conditions relating to the salaah The conditions for the validity of the Janaazah Salaah are the same as normal salaah, viz. the one performing the Janaazah …

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Jalsah

1. In jalsah, place your palms on your thighs with your fingertips at the edge of your knees.[1] 2. Keep your fingers in their natural position (neither joined together nor far apart).[1] 3. Fix the gaze on the area between the lower chest and lap whilst in jalsah.[2] 4. Keep …

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Sajdah

1. Say the takbeer, and without raising your hands, proceed into sajdah.[1] 2. Ensure that your back is straight when going down into sajdah.[2] 3. Keep the hands on the knees while proceeding into sajdah.[3] 4. First place the knees on the ground, then the palms, then the nose and …

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Ruku and Qaumah

1. When you have completed the recitation of Surah Faatihah and the qiraat, repeat the takbeer, and without raising your hands, 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 …

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Qiyaam

1. When intending to perform salaah, stand and face the qiblah.[1] 2. Thereafter, make the intention of the salaah that you are performing and raise your hands until your thumbs are in line with the earlobes.[2] 3. When standing for salaah, stand with utmost respect. Face both feet towards the …

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The Faraa’idh and Sunan of Janaazah Salaah

There are Two Faraa’idh in Janaazah Salaah: To recite all the four Takbeers. To stand and perform the Janaazah Salaah if one is able.[1]   There are Three Sunnats in Janaazah Salaah: To read the Thana i.e. to praise Allah Ta’ala. To send salutations upon Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). To …

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The Janaazah Salaah

The religion of Islam advocates and commands that one fulfil the obligations he owes to Allah Ta’ala and the obligations he owes to the servants of Allah Ta’ala. Regarding the obligations and rights one owes the servants of Allah Ta’ala, these can be divided into two types of rights. The …

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Miscellaneous Masaa’il of Ghusal

Ruling of ghusal for a deceased male when there are no Muslim males present If a man passes away and there are no Muslim males present to give him ghusal, rather there are only females present, then: If he is married, his wife should give him ghusal. It is impermissible …

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