Wudu
Number of actions of Wudhu are obligatory (wajib) and recommended (mustahab)
5 wajib
3 mustahab
Sakina is doing her left foot masah with her right hand and her right foot masah with her left hand. She is now confused and forgot the rule.
Whats the correct rule here?
right hand wipes the right foot
left hand wipes the left foot
What is Usul e Deen and Furu e Deen? Do we follow someone for either?
Roots of Islam = beliefs
Branches of Islam = practices
Not for Usul e Deen
Yes for Furu e Deen and other matters
Where is the masah done? What is the direction of masah?
Head area facing the ceiling; Towards the forehead.
Sarah washed her left arm, and her next step is wiping her head. She takes some extra water to do the Masah.
Is her Wudhu valid? True or False and WHY?
One should do masah (wiping) of head with the water remaining in his/her hand.
List down the Usul E deen
Tawheed adalah nabuwah imamat qiyamat
What's taqlid? Have you heard of any Marja'?
Taqlid = to follow.
Marja - sistani, wahid khurasani, ....
What should be the length and width of wiping the head?
Wipe up to the length of one finger and width of three fingers joined.
Zainab was washing her face was for wudu. She asked her sister what direction is she suppose to wash her face; Sister said you can wash in any direction..!?
Is she correct ? Why or Why not?
No. She is not correct.
One has to wash face from top to bottom, that is in the direction towards the chin.
Explain the Furu e deen: Salah, Tabarrah, Khums, Nahi anil munkar, Sawm
Five daily prayers = our direct line of communication to Allah. we will refrain from shameful deeds.
This is the disassociation that we have from the enemies of Allah, enemies of His Prophet (S), enemies of the Prophet’s family (‘a) and their followers. Islam teaches us to disassociate for the sake of Allah. If a person, irrespective of their faith, is not hostile to Islam then we should treat them justly.
This is the 20% of one’s unused/surplus savings that is given for the cause of Allah.
This means forbidding what is wrong; advising and admonishing against haraam and forbidden acts. This goes along with the above obligation. If we see someone doing wrong and going astray then we should admonish that person.
This is the fasting in the month of Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Fasting is made for us to obtain piety (taqwa). It is reported that fasting is a shield against the hell-fire.
What are some conditions of Wudhu? PS: there are 11 in total.
pure water,
water not mixed; eg - juice, rose water etc
not ghasbi
wudhu body parts pure/pak
sufficient time for wudhu and prayers
qurbatan ilallah
wudhu in sequence - tartib
muwalah - close succession
done by yourself - unless conditions
water must not be harmful
0 obstructions.
For Masah of Feet: The area that must be wiped is from ________ to ________
The tip of one of the toes to the ankle.
Why do we do WUDHU?
Because we are presenting ourselves in front of Allah and we should be mindful of both our appearance; our outer and inner self.
Its the key to salah.
It creates a connection between a believer and Allah
Purifies our soul
Attracts Allahs mercy
Explain the Furu e deen: Hajj, Zakat, Jihad, Amr Bil Maroof, Tawallah
This is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah (Mecca) to visit and fulfill the rituals at the Holy Ka’bah. This trip to Makkah (Mecca) is obligatory upon the Muslim only once in his life if you have the means to do so.
The Arabic word zakat means to purify. This charity is a way to purify our wealth. Zakat consists of the payment of a portion of certain assets for the cause of Allah.
The Arabic word jihad means to strive. The greater jihad is an internal struggle to be pious and good. The lesser jihad is an external struggle, or defense, in protection of Islam and Muslims.
This means enjoining what is right; inviting others to piety and righteousness. This should be done upon yourself first, then your family, then upon the people in your surroundings. This is done with the intention to prevent a corrupt society
This is the love that we must cultivate in our hearts for the Messenger of Allah (S) his family (‘a), and their followers. We must have love for these people, as they are the near and dear ones to Allah. They are our role models, and our guides for this life.
What makes Wudhu batil/invalid?
Passing urine
Passing stool
Passing wind
sleeping
fainting/becoming unconscious
intoxicated
performing actiosn that make Ghusl Wajib
While wiping of the head and feet, one should keep his hand still and draw his head or foot along it. True OR False? WHY?
One must draw his hand over them; therefore, if one keeps his hand still and draws his head or foot along it, the wiping is invalid.
You are on a call with a friend - a voice call. you can't see her and she can't see you. She knows that all steps are down downwards except one. Shes asking you to explain Wudhu step by step.
How are you going to explain it?
All obstructions out. All wudhu parts are pak.
Niyyah (wajib), wash hands upto the wrist, gargle, rinse nose (mustahab acts)
Pour water from hairline. Wash your face - width is tip of middle finger to the tip of thumb. Length - top of forehead till bottom of chin. Wash a bit extra.
Right arm, pour water, length is 3 fingers above the elbow down to the fingertips. width of arm is the whole arm. dont stop at the wrist and dont forget the crease. Repeat with the left arm.
Masah of the head 3 fingers width, 1 finger length till the forehead. dont mix the waters.
Masah of the foot - toes tips to ankle. right hand = right foot; left hand = left foot.