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What is known as Sujud As-sahu?
It is prostration for forgetfulness.
Why does a Muslim usually offer this prostration?
They do so to make up for forgetting something in salah.
When is a Muslim usually required to do sujud As-sahu?
They should do so in case of addition, deletion or doubt.
When is a Muslim’s salah considered null, not valid?
When a Muslim deliberately omits an act, it is not valid.
What does Islam consider forgetfulness like?
Islam considers forgetfulness something natural.
At what point of salah is sujud as-sahu usually made?
SUjud As-sahu is usually made at the end of salah.
What examples of addition in salah a Muslim may make?
A Muslim may pray five rakat instead of four, by mistake.
What examples of omission in salah a Muslim may make?
A Muslim may pray three rakat instead of four, by mistake.
What should a muslim do if they doubt something?
They should assume fewer numbers of acts.
how can a muslim make sujud as-sahu?
They can do it just before Tasleem or after it.
What do we usually say in the jalsa in salah?
They can do it just before Tasleem or after it.
What do we usually say in the jalsa in salah?
We usually say: “Rabbi Ighfir lee warhamin.”
What should we do if the salah was invalid?
We should repeat the salah again if it was invalid.
What should not a muslim do in their salah?
A Muslim should not be absent minded in salah.
What should not a muslim do in their salah?
A Muslim should not be absent minded in salah.
What should a muslim do to focus during Salah?
A Muslim should dismiss all that distract them.
What is the reward of being present-minded in salah?
All a muslim’s sins will be forgiven if they focus in it.
How should you feel while you are praying?
I should feel the presence of Allah during my prayer.
When did Muslims start to pray congregationally?
Congregational prayer started in year two Hijiri.
How did Muslims live in Makkah?
Muslims were weak and insecure in Makkah.
How did the first Muslims feel praying congregationally?
First Muslims felt happy and confident in this case.
What did prophet Mohammad first do in madinah?
He built the mosque for congregational prayer there.