Fardhu 'Ain - Swolah (introductory)

1. FARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY
USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL
LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK
“Beginners’ Manual on Islam”
ARKAANUL-ISLAM :
“ESTABLISH THE
OBLIGATORY SWOLAH”
Presentation by:
Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
(PERGAS)
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2. AL-QUR’AN
"Verily I am Allah: there is no god
but I: so serve thou Me, (only) and
establish regular prayer
(Swolah) for My Remembrance.”
(Qur’an: TaHa: 20:14)
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3. REFLECTION
• Are we not the servant / slave of Allah?
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4. REFLECTION
• Are we not the servant / slave of Allah?
•If so, then how do we serve or worship Him?
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5. REFLECTION
• Are we not the servant / slave of Allah?
•If so, then how do we serve or worship Him?
• Commandment – ِ ِ َ - means “to establish, put
‫أقم‬
upright or erect, build, ” which shares the same
root as the word – ‫ - إس ِ َا َة‬meaning:
‫تق م‬
“straightness; sincerity; rectitude; integrity, true;
authentic, consistent,” etc.
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6. REFLECTION
• Are we not the servant / slave of Allah?
•If so, then how do we serve or worship Him?
• Commandment – ِ ِ َ - means “to establish, put
‫أقم‬
upright or erect, build, ” which shares the same
root as the word – ‫ - إس ِ َا َة‬meaning:
‫تق م‬
“straightness; sincerity; rectitude; integrity, true;
authentic, consistent,” etc.
•Man – ‫ ’إ ْسان‬insaan’ is prone to forgetfulness -
‫ن‬
‫ ’نسيان‬nis-yaan’. Here is the remedy, lest we
become forgetful and heedless !
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7. AL-QUR’AN
“ Enjoin prayer (swolah) on thy people
(family), and be patient and constant
therein. We ask thee not to provide
sustenance: We provide it for thee.
But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for
Righteousness.”
(Qur’an: TaHa: 20:132)
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8. AL-QUR’AN
“But after them there followed a
posterity who missed prayers (swolah)
and followed after lusts: soon, then will
they face Destruction― “
(Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59)
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9. AL-QUR’AN
‫َ ُوْ ُ ِا ِ ِنْ َاِك‬
‫نع ذب ل م ذ ل‬
WE SEEK REFUGE IN ALLAH FROM THIS !
“But after them there followed a
posterity who missed prayers (swolah)
and followed after lusts: soon, then will
they face Destruction― “
(Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59)
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10. REFLECTION
• Such is the importance of Swolah that we are to
enjoin it upon our family too, no matter if it may be
difficult, we have to patiently strive upon this – not to
be complacent nor lax.
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11. REFLECTION
• Such is the importance of Swolah that we are to
enjoin it upon our family too, no matter if it may be
difficult, we have to patiently strive upon this – not to
be complacent nor lax.
• Unlike some other religion where worship entails
offerings, in Islam Allah s.w.t. is reminding us that He
has no need for us, whereas we all stand in need of
Him. In truth, it is Allah s.w.t. Who sustains, nourishes
and provides for us. Are we not grateful?
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12. REFLECTION
• Such is the importance of Swolah that we are to
enjoin it upon our family too, no matter if it may be
difficult, we have to patiently strive upon this – not to
be complacent nor lax.
• Unlike some other religion where worship entails
offerings, in Islam Allah s.w.t. is reminding us that He
has no need for us, whereas we all stand in need of
Him. In truth, it is Allah s.w.t. Who sustains, nourishes
and provides for us. Are we not grateful?
•This ‘Swolah’ in fact is the Allah’s gift of spiritual
nourishment for our own soul and eternal well-being.
We will reap its benefit in this world and shall fully
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13. HADITH
‫ال ّ َ ُ ِ َا ُال ّيْ ِ ، َ َنْ َ َا َ َا‬
‫صلة عم د د ن فم أق مه‬
ْ‫َ َدْ َ َا َ ال ّيْ َ ، َ َنْ ه َ َ َا َ َد‬
‫فق أق م د ن وم دمه فق‬
‫هدم د ن‬
َ ْ‫َ َ َ ال ّي‬
“The swolah is pillar of the religion, whosoever
establishes it, establishes the religion; and
whosoever destroys it, destroys the religion.”
(Hadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.a.)
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14. AL-QUR’AN
“ And be ye not like those who
“
forgot Allah; and He made them
forget their own selves (souls)!
Such are the rebellious
transgressors!”
(Qur’an: Hashr: 59:19)
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15. What is s wolah ?
• Most often “swolah” is translated as
“prayer” – but not accurate, because
in Islam there are two kinds of
prayer:
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16. What is s wolah ?
• Most often “swolah” is translated as
“prayer” – but not accurate, because
in Islam there are two kinds of
prayer:
[a] Non-specific prayer, communicating
with Allah to make requests,
supplication etc. termed “du’a”. Can
be said in any language, at any time
and on any occasion.
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17. What is s wolah ?
• Most often “swolah” is translated as
“prayer” – but not accurate, because
in Islam there are two kinds of
prayer:
[b] Specific form of devotion or prayer
termed “swolah” : a prescribed form
of worship as shown by the Prophet
Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:
(1)Intention ; (2)Recitation; and
(3) Action or postures.
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18. HADITH
‫َّوْا َ َا ََيْ ُ ُو ِى ُ َّى‬
‫صل كم رأ تم ن أصل‬
“(Establish) Swolah (in the way or manner which)
you see me (do the) swolah.”
(Hadith narrated by Bukhary and Muslim)
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19. AL-QUR’AN
“ set up regular prayers: for such
prayers are enjoined on believers
at stated times.”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103)
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20. What is s wolah ?
• There are 5 obligatory Swolah daily:
[1] Subuh or Fajr (at dawn)
[2] Zuhr (mid-afternoon)
[3] ‘Asr (late-afternoon)
[4] Maghrib (after sunset)
[5] Isha’ (night)
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21. What is s wolah ?
• Ta ’ rif (de finition )
From the point of view of Syara’ (legal)
which is descriptive:
“It consists of some recitations and actions
beginning with glorification (Takbir), and is
concluded with Salaam (greeting of Peace)
– with which we worship Allah (formal
devotion) by complying with all its fixed
conditions.”
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22. What is s wolah ?
• Ta ’ rif (de finition )
Its “Haqiqat” (Reality) is defined as:
“Presenting our entire self to Allah,
with reverential fear towards Him, as
well as instilling in our self, sense of
esteem towards His Glory and
Greatness, as well as towards His
Absolute and Perfect Power”
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23. What is s wolah ?
• Ta ’ rif (de finition )
“Ruh al-Swolah” i.e. the Essence or Spirit
of Swolah is defined:
”Communion (Tawajjuh) of our entire
self, with hope and complete reliance
towards Allah, with humility in His
presence and sincerity be it in our
Zikr (utterances of His remembrance),
Du’a (supplications) and praises (of
Him).”
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24. Re fle c t : what is s wolah ?
• It is such a special act of devotion, because:
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25. Re fle c t : what is s wolah ?
• It is such a special act of devotion, because:
[a] Its commandment bestowed through a special
miracle – Isra’ wal- Mi’raj.
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26. Re fle c t : what is s wolah ?
• It is such a special act of devotion, because:
[a] Its commandment bestowed through a special
miracle – Isra’ wal- Mi’raj.
[b] It encapsulates every acts of worship performed
especially by the angels.
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27. Re fle c t : what is s wolah ?
• It is such a special act of devotion, because:
[a] Its commandment bestowed through a special
miracle – Isra’ wal- Mi’raj.
[b] It encapsulates every acts of worship performed
especially by the angels.
[c] It is a direct and personal communion, an
invitation to have audience with the Compassionate
and Merciful, Lord of all creation – without
intermediary.
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28. Re fle c t : what is s wolah ?
• It is such a special act of devotion, because:
[d] Amongst its miracle is that there is consensus
amongst every Muslim regarding how generally it is to
be performed, and the teaching of it has been
continuously upheld and transmitted through an
unbroken chain in every generation, since our
Prophet’s time. And there is not one single moment,
but there will always be Muslims engaged in Swolah
on this earth.
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29. Re fle c t : what is s wolah ?
• It is such a special act of devotion, because:
[d] Amongst its miracle is that there is consensus
amongst every Muslim regarding how generally it is to
be performed, and the teaching of it has been
continuously upheld and transmitted through an
unbroken chain in every generation, since our
Prophet’s time. And there is not one single moment
but there will always be Muslims engaged in Swolah
on this earth.
[e] It is in a Muslim swolah that the manner of
worship to God is truly reflected as similar to that of
previous Prophets before Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.,
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30. Re fle c t : what is s wolah ?
• It is such a special act of devotion, because:
[f] Although preferably swolah is to be performed in
congregation in mosques, yet it can actually be
performed by Muslims anywhere on earth, as long as
it is free of filth.
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31. Re fle c t : what is s wolah ?
• It is such a special act of devotion, because:
[f] Although preferably swolah is to be performed in
congregation in mosques, yet it can actually be
performed by Muslims anywhere on earth, as long as
it is free of filth.
[g] Through it, Allah s.w.t. guarantees His divine help
leading to real success for those who patiently
perservere in Allah’ way and guard it, as revealed in
the Qur’an:
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32. ‘ SWOLAH’: THE MEANS
TO TRUE SUCCESS
WITH GUARANTEE
FROM ALLAH OF HIS
DIVINE HELP
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33. AL-QUR’AN
“And establish Regular Prayer: for Prayer
restrains from shameful and unjust
deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the
greatest (thing in life) without doubt.”
(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 45)
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34. AL-QUR’AN
“O ye who believe! Seek help with
“
patient perseverance and prayer
(swolah): for Allah is with those who
patiently persevere.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 153)
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35. AL-QUR’AN
“The Believers must (eventually) win
“
through . Those who humble
themselves in their prayers; “
(Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 1-2)
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36. AL-QUR’AN
“And who (strictly) guard their prayers.”
(Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 9)
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37. HADITH
“The first deeds of the servant of Allah that will be
checked and accounted for on Judgement Day will
be his ‘Swolah’, it will be thoroughly looked at. If it
is found to be good, then he would be deemed
successful; but if it is found to be wanting
(deficient), then all his (other) deeds would be
deemed useless and (he would become) a loser.”
(Hadith reported by At- Tabrany from Anas r.a.)
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38. HADITH
ُ ْ‫َيْ َ ال ّ ُ ِ َ َيْ َ الْ ُفْ ِ َر‬
‫ب ن رجل وب ن ك ر ت ك‬
‫صلة‬
ِ َ ّ ‫ال‬
“Between a person and disbelief (kufr), is
discarding (performing the) swolah”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu
Dawud and Muslim)
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39. SWOLAH WILL PURIFY
US
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40. HADITH
Hadith re porte d by Bukhary and M us lim
Once the Prophet [pbuh] asked his
companions “Do you believe that dirt can
remain on a person bathing five times a
day in a stream running in front of his
door?” “No!” replied the companions, “No
dirt can remain on his body.”
The Prophet [pbuh] then remarked, “So
exactly similar is the effect of Swalah
offered five times a day. With the Grace of
Allah, it washes away all the sins.”
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41. FIVE ESSENTIAL PRE-
REQUISITES BEFORE
PERFORMANCE OF
SWOLAH
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42. [1] ONE’ S STATE OF PURITY
AL-QUR’AN
”Truly Allah loveth those who turn
unto Him, and loveth those who
have a care for cleanliness (purity). “
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222)
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43. [2] M ODE OF DRESSING
AL-QUR’AN
”O children of Adam! wear your
beautiful apparel at every time
and place of prayer”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31)
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44. [3] PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
HADITH
“(Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of
the) earth pure and as a place for prostration
(masjidan); thus wherever a person finds
himself to be, let him perform his swolah at that
place which he can find (himself to be).”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and Ahmad)
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45. [4] TIM E FOR ITS PERFORM ANCE
AL-QUR’AN
“ set up regular prayers: for such
prayers are enjoined on believers
at stated times.”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103)
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46. [5] DIRECTION TO FACE
AL-QUR’AN
“now shall We turn thee to a Qiblah that
shall please thee. Turn then thy face in
the direction of the Sacred Mosque;
wherever ye are turn your faces in that
direction.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141)
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47. OUR DU’ A
"O my Lord! make me one who establishes
regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among
my offspring O our Lord! and accept Thou
my Prayer.
"O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy
Forgiveness― me, my parents, and
(all) Believers, on the Day that the
Reckoning will be established!"
(Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 40-41)
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48. OUR DU’ A
“And may the Salutations of Allah and peace be
upon our Leader Muhammad and his family and
Companions.
And all praises belongs to Allah, Lord Sustainer of
the worlds.”
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