Janaazah Salaah of Rebels and Highway Robbers Janaazah Salaah will not be performed upon Muslims who rebel against a just Muslim ruler (in an Islamic country) in the case where they were killed whilst fighting against the Muslim ruler. However, if the rebels are apprehended and killed after the battle …
Read More »Miscellaneous Masaa’il of Janaazah Salaah -1
Performing Janaazah Salaah with Shoes If the Janaazah Salaah is performed with shoes then it will be necessary to ensure that the shoes as well as the ground that one stands on are paak. If one removes his shoes and stands on them, then in this case, it will only …
Read More »Conditions relating to the deceased
The second type of conditions are those that relate to the deceased. There are six conditions that relate to the deceased which are as follows: [1] 1. The deceased has to be a Muslim. If the deceased was a kaafir or murtad (renegade), Janaazah Salaah will not be performed upon him. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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