Arabic Grammar
In English we called this part of Arabic grammar "Name"
What is Ism.
It is also one of the three parts of speech in Arabic.
Ism - Noun (name), F'il - Verb, Harf = Particle (Preposition)
Bismillah - Bi Ism Allah - In the name of Allah
When standing during salah, I fix my gaze and look down where my head will touch this position later.
What is Sujood?
Jilsa is THIS portion of Salat
What is the sitting position.
Not a cool down period but considered to be the climax of the prayer.
Allah says THIS during Fatiha after we say: "Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds."
(Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil 'aalameen)
What is: Allah says "My slave has praised Me"
The 2nd Pillar In Islam
What is Salah?
The Arabic word for this English meaning is "Subhaan"
What is: How absolutely perfect.
From root was Sabaha which means to swim with head above the water.
Islamically – to proclaim Allah to be far and free from any shortcomings or blemishes
In this position, we state our intention.
What is Qiyaam ?
THIS portion of Salat is called the "Testimony of Faith."
What is Tashahhud.
All compliments, prayers, and pure words are due to Allah. Peace be on you, O Prophet, and also the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be on us, and on the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger.
At-taḥiyyātu lillāhi, wa -ṣ-ṣalawātu wa -ṭ-ṭayyibātu. As-salāmu ʿalayka ayyuhā n-nabiyyu wa-raḥmatu llāhi wa-barakātuh. As-salāmu ʿalaynā wa-ʿalā ʿibādi llāhi ṣ-ṣāliḥīn. Ašhadu an lā ilāha illā llāhu wa-ašhadu anna Muḥammadan ʿabduhu wa-rasūluh.
Allah says THIS during Fatiha after we say: "The Most Compassionate, the Merciful."
(Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem)
What is Allah says:
My slave has multiplied praise upon me.
Salah protects us from this evil character
Who is Shaytan?
The Strongest
The Highest
What is Al Adheem
What is Al 'Ala
In this postition we say, "Subhaana Rabbiyal A`laa" " "How absolutely perfect is my Lord, the Highest"
What is Sujood?
Order of complement/Dua.
What is Allah, then Prophet (SW), then Us.
All compliments, prayers, and pure words are due to Allah. Peace be on you, O Prophet, and also the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be on us, and on the righteous slaves of Allah.
Allah says THIS during Fatiha after we say: "Master of the Day of Judgment"
Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
What is: Allah says
My slave has glorified Me,
and in a narration He says: My slave entrusted (his affairs) to Me.
A line from this surah give us guidance "You alone we worship, and You alone we seek help. Guide us to the straight path"
What is Fatiha?
Praise and Thanks
What is: Al Hamd
In this position we say, "Subhaana Rabbiyal `Azeem" "How absolutely Perfect is my lord, the strongest"
What is Ruku?
Salwaat/Dorood
What is Salutations on the Prophet (pbuh)
O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the followers of Muhammad, just as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and upon the followers of Ibrahim. Verily, You are full of praise and majesty. O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, just as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Verily, You are full of praise and majesty.
Allahumma salli `ala Muhammadin wa `ala ali Muhammadin kama sallaita `ala Ibrahima wa `ala ali Ibrahima Innaka hameedun Majid
Allahumma Barik `ala Muhammadin wa `ala ali Muhammadin kama Barakta `ala Ibrahima wa `ala ali Ibrahima Innaka hameedun Majid
Allah says THIS during Fatiha after we say: "Only you we worship and only you we ask for assistant."
Iyyaaka na'budu wa lyyaaka nasta'een
What is: Allah says -
This is between Me and My slave, and My slave will receive what he asks for.
This person said, “The best of your deeds is Salah”
Who is Prophet Muhammad? (saw)
Greater.
What is Akbar (أكبر) ?
The standard translation for “Allahu Akbar” is, “Allah is the Greatest.” The word “akbar,” however is a comparative - so it means “greater than,” not “greatest.”
This sounds like an incomplete thought: “Allah is greater than...” Allah is greater than what?
This statement has been left open-ended on purpose. We see this very often in the Arabic language. Sometimes statements are left open-ended so that the reader or listener can customize the message to him/herself.
“Allahu Akbar” means .. “Allah is greater than ___,” we can fill in that blank for ourselves. Allah (SWT) is greater than whatever is distracting me from my prayer at that very moment. If my phone is ringing, Allah (SWT) is greater than that phone call. If the game is on, Allah (SWT) is bigger than that game. If someone is waiting for me, Allah (SWT) is more important than that person.
"Allahu Akhbar" is said during when in this position
All positions
THIS is an appropriate duration between Sujood.
What is the time it takes to read the Supplication between the Sujud.
O Allah, forgive me, have mercy upon me, guide me, enrich me, give me health, grant me sustenance and raise my rank.
Allaahum-maghfir lee, warhamnee, wahdinee, wajburnee, wa 'aafinee, warzuqnee, warfa'nee
Allah says THIS during Fatiha after we say: "Guide us to the straight path. The path of those to whom Thou hast been Gracious--not of those who have incurred Thy displeasure, nor of those who have gone astray"
Ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem. Siraatal-lazeena an'amta 'alaihim ghayril-maghdoobi 'alaihim wa lad-daaalleen
What is: Allah says, "This is for My slave, and My slave will receive what he asks for."
Praying 5 times/day helps us purify this
soul, heart and mind