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how many Sunan elements of prayer are there?
There are fifteen Sunan elements of salah.
What is the first sunnah element of salah?
Raising the hands while saying “Allah Akbar”.
How do we raise our hands during Takbeer?
We raise them shoulder level, close to the ears.
What is the second element of Sunnan al-salah?
putting the right hand on the left one on the chest.
What is dua al-istiftah, the prayer opening dua?
It is to say: “Subhanakka allahumma wa bihamdika.” tabarak ismuk, wa ta’ala jaduka. wa la ilaha ghairuka.
What does ‘Auzu billahi min ash-shaitan mean?
It means “I seek refuge with Allah from Satan.”
what do we say after al-isti’aza in salah, prayer?
We whisper saying: “Bismi allahi Ar-rahmani Ar-raheem.”
What do we say after reading surah al-fatiha?
We say “Ameen” after reciting surah al-fatiha.
What do we recite after al-fatiha in the first two rakat?
We recite a short sura or some verses after al-fatiha.
When does the imam read audibly in the first two rakat?
He reads aloud in al-fajr, al-maghrib, al-isha and al-juma.
How do we recite al-fatiha in the rest of rakat in salah?
we recite the remaining rakat in whispers.
Where do we place our hands and fingers in Ruku?
we place them on our knees making the fingers apart.
where do we look during Ruku and sujud?
we look at the ground during Ruku and sujud.
How do we bow during Ruku in salah, prayer?
the back is straight and the head parallel to the back.
What do we recite in the final, second Tashahhud?
We say the whole Tashahhud in the final Tashahhud.
What do we do after the final, second Tashahhud?
We make tasleem after the second Tashahhud.
How do we make Tasleem concluding salah?
We turn our head to the right & the left saying: “Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatu allah.”
What is Siwaak in Islam?
Siwaa is a small plant rod used to clean one’s teeth with.
How do you clean your teeth with Siwaak?
I soften its tip by chewing or beating it and using it.
What did prophet mohammad use to do after wudu?
prophet mohammad used to use Siwaak and make dua.
What makes a Muslim’s wudu invalid?
impurities like: passing urine, stool, breaking wind, deep sleep and fainting makes wudu invalid.
What value does using Siwaak have in Islam?
Using Siwaak is a confirmed sunnah in Islam.
What did the prophet say about using Siwaak?
He said using Siwaak cleans the mouth & pleases Allah.
When should you take a shower?
I should take a shower in hot weather and after sport.
Why is a muslim keen on regular showers and washes?
Regular showers and baths guarantee purity.
When should you wash your hands?
I should wash my hands before and after meals and use the toilet.
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