Spreading the teachings of Orthodox Islam (Ahl as-Sunna wa al-Jama’ah)
How to make salat and salam part of your life It is important to regularly send salat and salam on the Prophet in order that we can attain the benefits. Consistency is vital. Everyone should aim to: Have a daily wird/wazifa (litany) of salat and salam. We should dedicate a portion of our day to this and never miss it.We … Continue reading The virtues and benefits of ‘salat’ and ‘salam’ – Part 6
How to perform Salat and Salam There is no single way of performing salat and salam. In fact, since the time of the Prophet ﷺ thousands of formulas of salat and salam have been composed. The various formulas of salat and salam include: Formulas taught by the Prophet ﷺ himselfFormulas composed by the SahabaFormulas composed by the Ulema and Awliya after the time of the Sahaba Formulas taught by the Prophet ﷺ himself There … Continue reading The virtues and benefits of ‘salat’ and ‘salam’ – Part 5
The legal ruling (hukm) of salat and salam Every action we do has a legal ruling in the sharia. Some actions are obligatory (fard) like the five daily prayers. Other actions are emphasised Sunnahs (Sunnah muakadah) like using the miswak during wudu or recommended (mustahab) like fasting on Mondays. Similarly, certain actions are disliked (makruh) … Continue reading The virtues and benefits of salat and salam – Part 2
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