ISLAM AND PRAYER

Prayer Is Better Than Sleep

noreply@blogger.com (zahidah) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:19:00 +0000

If young Muslims meet people for the first time and discover that they are Muslims, often one of the first questions they ask is: "Prayer?" It's like this is their litmus test for whether the person they have met a true Muslim or not. They call him a Muslim is one thing, a Muslim something else. We all know the benefits, not true that praying five times a day in the heart of Islam?
It is one of the things that a Muslim is different from everyone else in the world that all activities in the life of prayer and praise, we offer important to the Almighty God. Why we have such a problem that faithful to prayer?

I `Umrah performed for the first time last April. This was one of the most important experiences of my life, and it still has its influence on me. The proximity of the Ka `bah was a deeply moving experience. ) As to the place where our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him, like all prophets had prayed for him and that was incredible. One thing that struck me most in Mecca, even during the call to prayer for Fajr sounded, the morning prayer. Thousands of people shows in every direction and the direction of the Ka `bah led in prayer. Get up in the middle of the night was not difficult, because the moving experience of prayer, which was Ka` bah so. On the moment, dealing with the large crowd, I could not help thinking that most home. Those who get up and go to the mosque for dawn prayers are certainly a minority, is not it? Away from Mecca, is the too easy to completely ignore adhan and stay in the comfort of her bed.

In a very special occasion, such as Ramadan, or when we go on pilgrimage, he seems so much easier to be faithful to prayer and take Islam more seriously. How many of us, for example, gathered to pray Taraweeh in the mosque during Ramadan, though sometimes miss one or two of the prescribed prayers? It is a paradox of life that we are so good, but we find ourselves falling into old traps and do things we later regret.

How strange that we as humans! We can secure for hours aimlessly watching TV or chatting on the net, anyone in particular, and yet we are not set aside ten minutes to pray. We pray, of course, if we want something. Prayer is not a problem for us at any time. It occurs naturally and has no problem. The minute a plane starts to land due to engine failure to appear, even the most religious person on board the hands in prayer. When a loved one suffering from a serious illness or if you really wanted an interview goes well, we pray.

Allah's Promises

noreply@blogger.com (zahidah) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:10:00 +0000

For your information. May Allah grace you with goodness in this world and
hereafter. Ameen.

This is not a fairy tale ...
It's the real truth ...

Vander Hoven, a psychologist from the Netherlands, announced a new
Research on the impact of reading the Koran to repeat the word
God times For patients on ordinary people. Dutch professor confirms his commitment to with the discovery and studies and research on many of the patients during the period of application during the past three years. Some of his patients were Muslims, and others do not speak were trained to pronounce the Arabic word "Allah" is clearly a result of Been Great, especially depression and anxiety.

Home, a newspaper reported that the psychologist was quoted Muslims who can read Arabic and read the Koran May Students Thames protection against mental illness.
The psychologist explained how each letter of the word "God" refers to
Recovery from mental illness. It is noted that the research
Reflects the first letter of the word "God" is a sign
(A), which was published in the airway and breathing control. The that
Expresses its throat L) (consonants, such as Arabic, the language
slightly touching the upper jaw producing a short pause and
Then again, and stopped at the same time, the liberalization of ambition.
Even pronounce the last letter is the letter (h) provides
to rotate the link between heart healths, this contact controls, Pacemaker.

What is interesting about this study is a psychologist
not entitled to a Muslim, but interested in Islamic sciences were looking for Secrets Holy Quran. Great God Almighty says: We will show them Our
signs in the universe and in their ow n selves, until it becomes
manifest to (remember me in ur Dua) ALLAHU AKBAR Allah is great
During the following 60 seconds to stop what you're doing and we take this opportunity.

(And literally), 1 minute all you have to do is:
Just say "prayer" for the person who sent you this message. Next,
send it to all your friends.

Overall, more people are praying for you, and you
There are many people praying for others. Then consider
assessing the strength of God in your life, you know,
I loved it. If you are not ashamed to do so, follow these
Help.

Almighty God said: "If you are shy, I am ashamed of you." If U
Are not ashamed, send this message ... However, if you believe. "Yes, I love you
God. God is the fountain of my life, and my Savoir. God made me always
Night and day. Without God, I am not only God, I cannot
everything. God is my strength. “

This is a simple test. If you love God, do not hesitate to
Do great things for you, and send all
God knows U will succeed ... Ameen

Recite the Duaa'

noreply@blogger.com (zahidah) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:36:00 +0000

These etiquettes are narrated in the Hadith. For reasons of brevity, only the following summary and reference of each Hadith is mentioned instead of the entire Hadith.

To abstain from haraam food, clothing and earnings. (Muslim : Tirmidhi)

To make Duaa with sincerity. In other words, one should firmly believe that nobody but Allah Ta'aala will fulfill his objectives. (Haakim)

One should perform a good deed prior to making the Duaa & he should mention this during the course of the Duaa. For e.g. He should say, O Allah! I had performed so & so deed solely for Your pleasure. O Allah! accept my Duaa due to the barkat of that deed. (Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud).

To make Duaa whilst one is paak & clean. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, Nasai, Ibn Hibbaan, Mustadrak).

To make wudhu before the Duaa (All six major hadith collections)

To face the Qiblah (All six major hadith collections)

To sit as in the Tashahhud position (Abu Awanah)

To praise Allah Ta'aala at the beginning as well as at the end of Duaa (All six major hadith collections)

To convey Durood upon Rasulullah ( ) at the beginning as well as the end. (Abu Dawud, Musnade-Ahmad)

To spread out both the hands. (Tirmidhi, Mustadrak)

To raise both the hands up to the shoulders (Abu Dawud, Musnade-Ahmad)

To sit with humility and respect. (Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)

To mention ones helplessness and dependence. (Tirmidhi)

To abstain from raising the eyes towards the sky whilst making Duaa (Muslim)

To mention the Asmaal-Husnaa (the names of Allah Ta'aala ) and the sublime qualities Of Allah Ta'aala. (Ibn Hibbaan and Mustadrak)

To abstain from ceremonies rhyming of the Duaa phrases (Bukhari)

To abstain from saying the Duaa in a "sing-song" tone if the Duaa is in a poetic form (Hisn)

One should make Duaa through the medium of the Ambiyaa (alayhimus-salaam) and other Pious servants. (For e.g. He should say. O Allah! Accepts my Duaa through The good offices of these saintly people). (Bukhari, Bazzaar, Haakim)

To make the Duaa in a soft voice (All six major hadith collections on the authority if Abu Musa )

To utter the Duaa phrases transcribed from Rasulullah Sallalahu Alayhi Wasallam because Rasulullah Didn't leave out a single need of the Deen nor of the dunya whilst teaching us how to make Duaa (Abu Dawud/Nasai)

To make a Duaa that encompasses most of the needs of Deen and the dunya. (Abu Dawud)

To make Duaa in favour of oneself first, thereafter ones parents and to include the other Muslims in the Duaa as well (Muslims)

If the Imam is making Duaa, he should not make Duaa for himself only but he should Include all the congregants in the Duaa (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)

Abu Dawud (R.A.) Narrates that Rasulullah Said that the Imam who makes Duaa for himself only, has betrayed the people." In other words, the Imam should not Make a Duaa that is restricted to him alone. For e.g. He should not say, "O Allah! cure my son." or "O Allah! Return my lost item." etc. but he should make a Duaa that includes all the congregation for e.g. He may say "O Allah! Forgive us and have mercy upon us."

To make Duaa with firm conviction (for e.g. he should not say: "O Allah! If you wish fulfil so and so task of mine." (All six major hadith collections)

To make Duaa with enthusiasm & yearning. (Ibn Hibbn & Abu Awana).

As far as possible endeavour to bring about a "presence of heart and mind" and cherish a high hope of the Duaa being accepted. (Haakim)

To make Duaa repeatedly. (Bukhari, Muslim)

This repetition should be at least thrice (Abu Dawud)

Note One may repeat the Duaa thrice in none sitting or he may repeat it on three different occasions. The "repetition of the Duaa" can be interpreted in both ways."

To make Duaa earnestly and insistently. (Nasai, Hakim, Abu awanah)

To abstain from making Duaa of severing family ties or other sins. (Muslim, Tirmidhi)

Avoid making Duaas of pre-determined and fixed things (for e.g. woman should not make a duaa of being transformed into a man or a tall person shouldn't make Duaa thus: "O Allah! Make me short ." etc) (Nasai).

Don't Make Duaa for impossible things. (Bukhari)

Don't make a Duaa in which you ask Allah Ta'aala to confine His mercy to yourself Only (Bukhari, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah)

Ask only Allah Ta'aala alone for all your needs. Do not depend upon His creation. (Tirmidhi/Ibn Hibbaan)

The one making the Duaa as well as the person listening to it, both should say Aameen at the end. (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasai)

Rub both hands over the face at the termination of the Duaa (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Hibbaan, Majah, Hakim)

Don't be impatient over the acceptance of Duaas. In other words, don't say: "I've made Duaa repeatedly but to no avail." (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Majah)

Muslim Yoga.

noreply@blogger.com (zahidah) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:23:00 +0000

Interestingly, for the millions of people enrolled in yoga classes, the Islamic form of prayer has provided Muslims for fourteen centuries with some of yoga’s same (and even superior) benefits. This simple form of “yoga” offers physical, mental, and spiritual benefits five times a day as Muslims assume certain positions while reciting Qur’an and athkar (remembrances).

If you’re interested, read further…

The Muslim prayer has five positions, and they all have a corresponding relationship with our spiritual and mental well being, according to modern scientific research.

The Takbir and Al Qiyyam (mountain pose in Yoga) - found to improve posture, balance, and self-awareness. Normalizes blood pressure, breathing, thus providing many benefits to asthma heart patients.

Placement of hands on the chest during the Qiyyam position - activates the nerve pathway, which directs our awareness of self in the world and controls the health of the muscular system, skin, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and eyes.

When the hands are held open for du’a, they activate the heart ; center of the feelings of love, harmony, and peace, and to control love and compassion. It also governs the health of the heart, lungs, thymus, immune system, and circulatory system.

When Muslims recite the Qur’an, old thoughts, feelings, fears and guilt are released or healed, and blood pressure and stress levels are reduced. Some specific sounds, in fact, correspond to major organs in the body. Vibrations made when pronouncing the long vowels, 'A', 'E' and 'U,' stimulated the heart, lungs, and the thyroid, pineal, pituitary, and adrenal glands.

The position of Ruku (forward bend) stretches the muscles of the lower back, thighs, legs and calves, and allows blood to be pumped down into the upper torso. It tones the muscles of the stomach, abdomen, and kidneys. Forming a right angle allows the stomach muscles to develop, and prevents flabbiness in the mid-section.

It also promotes a greater flow of blood into the upper regions of body – particularly to the head, eyes, ears, nose, brain, and lungs – allowing mental toxins to be released.

The Sujud - activates the person’s spiritual connection with the universe around them and their enthusiasm for spiritual pursuits. This nerve pathway is also correlated to the health of the brain, nervous system, and pineal gland. Controls basic human survival instincts and provides essential grounding. This helps to develop levelheaded and positive thinking along with a highly motivated view of life, and maintains the health of the lymph and skeletal systems, the prostate, bladder, and the adrenal glands.

The position of Al Qaadah) -(Thunderbolt Pose in yoga), which firms the toes, knees, thighs, and legs. good for those prone to excessive sleep, and those who like to keep long hours. Furthermore, this position assists in speedy digestion, aids the detoxification of the liver, and stimulates peristaltic action in the large intestine.

Last, but not least, the by turning the head towards first the right and then the left shoulder in the closing of the prayer - This nerve path is linked to the throat, neck, arms, hands, bronchials, and hearing – effecting individual creativity and communication.