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Reprehensible acts in prayer

Reprehensible acts in prayer: 1-Reciting only Al-Fatiha (without reciting other sura) 2-Repeating Surah al-Fatiha In the same Raka’a 3-Turning One’s Face Slightly during prayer 4-Closing one’s eyes during prayer 5-Placing one’s eyes Up to the elbows on the floor during prostration 6- Making many movements during prayers 7-Placing one’s hands over one’s waist on both sides 8-Throwing one’s robe or shirt over one’s shoulders and letting it loose on the sides 9-starting movements before the imam, in congregational prayers 10-Clasping one’s fingers together 11-Folding one’s hair or clothes 12-Praying when food is present or when one has the urge to go to the toilet 13-Raising one’s eyes to the sky

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The Eid Prayer

The Eid Prayer Muslims have two Eids a year,Eid al-Fitr,when Muslims have finished fasting the month of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha ,signals the end of the first 10 days of the lunar month, Dhul-Hijjah 1-Ruling: The Eid prayer is a collective duty, which means that when some Muslims offer it ,the rest are not accountable for their omission .If no one offers it ,then all share in the sinRuling 2-Conditions: The most important conditions are that it should be offered in time ,the presence of the required number of people and residence .This means that it is invalid if offered before it falls due, or if attended by less than three people .Moreover,it is not required for a person who is travelling 3-Place: It is recommended to offer the Eid prayer in an open space away from residential buildings. 4-Time: When the Sunnah prayer known as Duha is due , which means it starts when the sun has risen in the sky about one spear’s length. 5-Description and Recitation: The Eid prayers consists of two Rak’ahs, In the first rak’ah the Takbeer ,(Aallah-u Akbar),is repeated seven times ,before one reads anything else , and 5 times in the second rak’ah before al-Fatiha It is also authentically reported that he read surah 50 in the first rak’ah and surah 54 in the second. 6-The Sermon(Khutba) The Khutba in the Eid prayer is given after the prayer .It is not recommended for anyone who misses out on the Eid prayer to offer it after it has finished , it must be offered in congregation.

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What is recommended !

What is recommended! It is recommended that the 1-Eid prayer is organized at an open space ,preferably outside the town ,but ,it is offered in mosques for one reasons or another , there is no harm it, then all share in the sin 2-It is recommended to start Eid al-Adha prayer and to delay Eid al-Fitr prayer 3-Eat a few dates Before going to offer the Eid al-Fitr prayer , and not to eat anything on Eid al-Adha until the Eid prayer has finished . 4-It is Sunnah also to walk to the place of the prayer ,and to start early soon after finishing the Fajr prayer. 5-It is recommended to take a bath before the prayer ,wear perfume and put on one’s best clothes. 6-The imam is recommended to Give a comprehensive speech outlining the main principles of the islamic faith. 7-It is further recommended to Glorify Alla and declare His oneness many times .Allah says in the verse outlining the duty of fasting in Ramadan :’You’re,however,required to complete the necessary number of days and to extol and glorify Allah for having guided you aright and to tender your thanks ‘ (2:185).Men say the glorifications aloud,while women whisper them. 8-It is further recommended to One’s route ,going the prayer one way and following a different route on the way back. People need to congratulate one another on this occasion,saying to one another : ‘ May Allah accept your and my good actions .’The Prophet’s Companions used to do so , showing pleasure to meet other people.

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The Prophet had beautiful relationships with everyone, and invested in them

The Prophet had beautiful relationships with everyone, and invested in them. Invest in yours, make it a priority. Trying hard for a long time doesn't mean you've been trying the RIGHT or BEST things for your marriage.

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Know that the one who Allah loves, is loved by everyone

Know that the one who Allah loves, is loved by everyone. So start working on pleasing Allah!

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Never say that you are too busy for salah

Never say that you are too busy for salah, because it just shows that it is not your top priority.

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The concept of 'trust' in Allah

Some people are not able to understand the concept of 'trust' in Allah. Click here to learn how to work on your eeman and develop a bond with Allah and His deen.

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The Prophet is called a torch because a torch is used in darkness; it leads, shining light on safe passage

The Prophet is called a torch because a torch is used in darkness; it leads, shining light on safe passage. That is our Prophet! He guides us through dark times, showing us to safety. Read more about him here…

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If you are armed with the halal and the haram of the religion, it is only then can you better yourself as a believer

Seek knowledge for yourself, for this life and for your life to come, for your family, for your children, and for the pleasure of Allah. If you are armed with the halal and the haram of the religion, it is only then can you better yourself as a believer.

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Always encourage others with kind words

Always encourage others with kind words. How you use your tongue can make or break them. So beware of making critical or harsh speech. Learn more about Islamic manners here...