Conditions/Preparations of prayers Flashcards
What does purification (Taharah) before prayer include?
Purification (Taharah) before prayer includes:
- wudu (ablution)
OR - ghusl (bath) if needed
What are the steps of wudu (ablution)?
The steps of wudu (ablution) are:
- Washing the hands
- mouth
- nostrils
- face
- arms (up to elbows)
- rubbing the head
- back of the neck
- washing the feet (up to the ankles).
Which Quranic verse commands wudu before prayer?
- O you who believe!
- When you prepare for prayer wash your faces and hands to the elbows;
- rub your heads and wash your feet to the ankles.”
What did the Prophet (PBUH) say about purification?
- Prophet (PBUH) says about purification, “Surely Allah does not accept prayers without purification.”
Under what circumstances is Tayammum allowed?
Tayammum is allowed during:
- Illness
- travelling
- non-availability of water
What can Tayammum replace?
Tayammum can be performed instead of wudu (ablution).
What does the Quran say about cleanliness in clothing?
The Quran says about cleanliness in clothing
- “He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean”
Why should prayers be performed in a mosque?
Prayers should be performed in a mosque because:
- Prayers in a mosque carry 27 times more reward for men.
What parts of the body must be covered before prayer?
Before prayer:
- Men: From navel to knees.
- Women: Entire body except for the face, hands, and feet.
What is the importance of praying at the prescribed time?
The importance of praying at the prescribed time
- The Quran says, “Prayers have indeed been enjoined on believers at fixed times.”
What are the five prescribed daily prayers and their approximate times?
The five prescribed daily prayers and their approximate times are:
- Fajr – Early morning
- Zuhr – Noon
- Asr – Late afternoon
- Maghrib – Evening
- Isha – Night
When is it prohibited to pray?
It’s prohibited to pray when the sun is rising, setting, or at the Meridian
What is the ruling for a missed prayer?
The ruling for a missed prayer is it can be performed as Qaza (late prayer).
What direction must Muslims face when praying?
Muslims must face the Qiblah (Kaaba in Makkah) when praying
What does the Quran say about facing the Qiblah?
- “Turn then your face in the direction of the sacred mosque,
- wherever you are,
- turn your faces in that direction.”
What is Niyyah (intention) in prayer?
Niyyah (intention) in prayer is the declaration of the type of prayer (Farz, Sunnat, etc.) and the specific time (Fajr, Zuhr, etc.).
