What is the Tajweed Quran? Meaning and Rules Understanding what Tajweed Quran is imperative for anyone who wants to begin learning to read the Quran with ease. However, what is Tajweed Quran, and why is it crucial in reciting the Quran? Simply put, Tajweed is a delicate balance between both art and science of correct Qur’anic recitation. It ensures that every letter of the Qur’an is pronounced as it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ; clear, accurate, and beautiful. In this article, we’ll explore the tajweed meaning, its importance, basic and advanced tajweed rules, common mistakes when reciting the Quran with tajwid, and how to improve your recitation. What Does the Tajweed Quran Mean? Tajweed is derived from the Arabic root ج-و-د, which means “to make bett...
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Miracles of The Prophets Allah Almighty aided His messengers with miracles to help their people believe in the message of the Oneness of God. Prophethood in Islam involves experiencing miracles gifted by Allah the Almighty. Some of the miracles mentioned in the Qur’an are those of Musa, ‘Isa, Ibrahim, Saleh, Sulaiman, and Muhammad, Peace and Blessings be upon them all. Musa, peace be upon him, was sent to Bani Israel, a nation notorious for its magical practices. Allah Almighty gifted Musa peace be upon him with miracles that made Bani Israel believe the magic they did was falsehood. Allah Almighty mentions in the Qur’an: وَمَا تِلْكَ بِيَمِينِكَ يَا مُوسَى* قَالَ هِيَ عَصَايَ أَتَوَكَّأُ عَلَيْهَا وَأَهُشُّ بِهَا عَلَى غَنَمِي وَلِيَ فِيهَا مَآرِبُ أُخْرَى* قَالَ أَلْقِهَا يَا مُوسَى* فَأَلْقَاهَا فَإِذَا هِيَ حَيَّةٌ تَسْعَى* قَالَ خُذ...
Common Characteristics of Prophets in Islam Human beings have populated and colonized Earth since the advent of Adam, peace be upon him, from the heavens to the Earth. Throughout time, Divine revelations have been a source of guidance for men to lead their lives in accordance with the will of the Creator. The role of the prophets in conveying the correct message without addition or subtraction has been of great relevance to the cause. Let’s learn how we can live our lives guided by the characteristics of the prophets in Islam. Allah Almighty mentions in the Qur’an: ثُمَّ أَرْسَلْنَا رُسُلَنَا تَتْرَا كُلَّ مَا جَاءَ أُمَّةً رَسُولُهَا كَذَّبُوهُ فَأَتْبَعْنَا بَعْضَهُمْ بَعْضاً وَجَعَلْنَاهُمْ أَحَادِيثَ فَبُعْداً لِقَوْمٍ لا يُؤْمِنُونَ "And We sent Our messengers in succession: whenever a messenger came to a community, they invariably called him a liar, so We destroyed them o...
How To Pray Each Salah? You have already learned how to perform the Salah step by step in the previous chapter. Here, you will learn how to perform each of the 5 daily Salahs separately. This will help you understand the additional things to be careful about when performing each Salah. How to pray the Fajr This is the first Salah with which you will begin your day. Apart from what you have learned earlier, this is a two rak’ah prayer. You will recite the Surah Al-Fatiha and the other Surahs loudly. How to pray the Zuhr This is the prayer just after midday. It consists of four rak’ah, and this must be performed silently from the very beginning to the end. How to pray the Asr This is the prayer a few hours before sunset. Alike Zuhr, this also contains four rak’ah and the whole Salah must be performed silently. How to pray the Maghrib Salah Maghrib begins at sunset. This is the only Salah that has three rak’ah. You shall recite aloud in the first two rak’ah and silently in...
Prostration of Forgetfulness or Sujud As-sahw Here it means if you commit an error while performing the Salah, whether it is intentional or forgotten, this prostration is regarded to make up that defect. The evidence for its legitimacy is what Al-Bukhari narrated from the Hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (may God be pleased with him). He said: The Prophet (may God bless him and grant him peace) led us in the Zuhr or Asr Salah, and he finished the Salah saying the Salaam. Then Dhulyedayn said to him: The prayer, O Messenger of God, has it decreased? The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, asked: “Is what he says true?” They said: ‘Yes’. Then he performed two more rak'ahs and made two prostrations. Whoever neglects one of the obligatory duties of Salah prayer, he is obligated to prostrate twice in order to resolve what is missing. Thus, the prostration of forgetfulness is required in the following cases: 1 - If you neglect the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha in the first two...
ACTS THAT INVALIDATE SALAH There are certain things that may invalidate your Salah. One must be very vigilant to avoid such things and lose one's Salah. Things that invalidate the prayer: 1. To miss one among the aforementioned conditions of Salah 2- To miss one among the aforementioned pillars of Salah 3- Speaking while you are performing the Salah, whether it be intentional or unintentional. 4- Nullifying of ablution (wudhu) 5- Exposing nudity (awrah) 6- If the person faints 7- If the sun rises while performing the Fajr Salah 8- Eating or drinking something. 9- Laughing loudly. 10- If he read from the Mus’haf 11- Turning over the chest from the side of Qibla 12. Having impurity (najas) touch the clothes or body. 13. Excessive activity, such as scratching three times in a row or walking three steps. 14. Inte...
The Sunnah acts of salah? There are certain Sunnah acts which are regarded as very important to make the Salah complete. By doing all the Sunnah acts of the Salah, you can increase your reward from the Almighty Allah. It should be acted upon also in accordance with the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of almighty be upon him): “Perform your Salah as you have seen me performing the Salah.” Common Sunnah acts of Salah: 1. Stand straight at the time of Thakbeerah Ihraam without shaking your head. 2. Raise your hands during the Thakbeerah Ihraam parallel to your ears. 3. After Thakbeerah Ihraam, tie both hands in a way that you hold your left hand with your right hand below the navel. 4. To recite the Thana’; سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ. تَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ. وَلاَ إِلهَ غَيْرُكَ "Glory be to You, O Allah, Praise be to You and blessed is Your name, and ...