VERY Rewarding Nafl Salaahs we can Pray Everyday this Ramadan! 1.TAHIYATUL WUDHU (Nafl prayer after doing Wudu) Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu narrates that once Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam askedBilal (Radiyallahu anhu) at Fajr Salat:O Bilal!Tell me that deed of yours which is most hopeful (for reward) after embracing Islam,for I heard your footsteps in front of me in Paradise(in my dream). Bilal (Radiyallahu anhu) replied:I have not done anything extroadinary except thatwhenever I perform Wudu during the day or night,I Salat (Tahiyatul-Wudu) after that,as much as was written or granted for me. (Bukhari)Abu Huraira Radhiallahu ‘anhu narrated that Allah’s Messenger Salallahu ‘alaihi wa Salamsaid to Bilal Radhiallahu ‘anhu “Tell me about the most hopeful act (i.e one which you deem themost rewarding with Allah) you have done since your acceptance of Islam because I heard the sound ofthe steps of your shoes in front of me in paradise.” Bilal said : “I do not consider any act more hopefulthan that whenever I make ablution (wudoo) at any time of night or day, I offer salah (prayer) for aslong as was destined for me to offer.” Narrated by Al-bukhari and Muslim.After completion of the wudhu of two Rakaats is full of blessings (sawaab). It is related in the Hadiththat performance of the two Rakaats of Tahiyatul wudhu Namaaz makes paradise obligatory (wajib) forthe performer (ref:Muslim Sharif) There are also many other benefits.It should not be performed during the Improper (makruh) times. (When the sun rises, when it is atZenith and when it sets.) 2. Prayer of Ishraq (Sunrise prayer) The beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has said: Those who perform the Fajr prayer in congregation (Jamaa’at), read the Zikr (remembrance of Allah) till the sun has completely arisen (length of a spear from the horizon, after 20 minutes of sunrise) and read 2 Raka-at Nafil prayer, willhave the benedictions (sawaab) equal to those of Haj-Umrah. It is recommended to read the SurahFateha and Ayyat-ul-Kursi till Khaalidoon, in the first Raka-at, and in the second Raka-at to read, after Surah Fateha, Aamanar Rasul till the end of Suratul Baqarah. In the case that this verse cannot be readfrom memory, one can recite any other verse and then ask Duas. Woman should read all prayers ofFarz and Nafil at home and will derive the same benefits (sawaab) that accrue from prayer performedat the Mosque (Tirmizi Shareef).The Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) is reported to have said that Whoever, afterfinishing Fajr salat, kept sitting at the place of prayer, and prayed the Ishraq salat before getting upfrom there, provided he did not engage in any worldly act or conversation during that time, and instead,remained in Allahs Zikr (remembrance), then all his sins are forgiven, even if they are as much as thefoarn of the ocean. [Abu Daud] The scholars have written that during this time, the person should take care to sit facing the Qiblah. Sheikh Shahabuddin Soharwardi (R.A.) used to say that the action whosereward is obtained right away in this world, is that a person, after Fajr salat, facing Qiblah, does Zikr ofAllah until Ishraq. After a few days the person will gain inner spiritual light (Nuraniyat). Rasulullah is reported to have said that Allah Taala says, O son of Aadam, perform 4 Rakaats of Salat (Ishraaq) in the early part of the day. I shall help you in accomplishing all your responsibilities during the rest of the day. (Mishkaat pg.116) In another narration of Tirmidhi, Rasulullah is reported to have said, He who performs FajrSalat with Jamaat and remains seated in the same place while engaging in Dhikr until after sunrise and there after performs 2 Rakaats Nafil Salat, (Ishraaq), he will obtain the Thawaab of one Hajj and oneUmrah. (Tirmidhi).From the above Ahaadith, we learn that the number of Rakaats to be performed are 2 or 4 Rakaats,and the Mustahabb method of performing it is to remain seated in your place of Salat after Fajr andengage in Dhikr, etc. until sunrise. Then, approximately, 10-15 minutes after sunrise perform 2-4Rakaats. If a person gets occupied in some worldly activity after the Fajr Salat, and after sunrise heoffers Ishraaq Salat, this will also be permissible although the reward will be less. (Bahishti Zewarpart2 pg.30) 3. Dhuhaa Salaat (Breakfast prayer) When the sun has risen high and there is heat in its rays, the performance of 2,4, 6,8 or 12 rakaats iscalled Namaaz-e-Chaast. This is full of countless rewards.The Traditions says that the performance of 2 rakaats wipes away all ones sins. There are 360 joints inour body and to pay Sadakah for each is Wajib (obligatory) The 2 rakaaats is enough to pay all the Sadakah. Performance of 4 rakaats places the performers name among the Abids and is the Sunnat of Saliheen and promise the performer protection until the evening. The performer of 6 rakaats is relieved of his days worries. Performance of 8 rakaats places his name among the Parhezgaars and the performer of 12 rakaats ensures a Golden Mansion or castle for himself in Paradise. (Ref : Tirmizi,Ibne Majah, Ahmad and Abu Yala)The Mustahabb (preferred) time of performing Salat al-Dhuhaa is after 1/4 of the day has passed. This is deduced from a Hadith of Muslim. (Halabi; Sharah Kabeer pg.390). From many Ahaadith, weunderstand that Salat al-Dhuhaa should be performed after the sun has risen quiet high. Because theFuqahaa and Muhadditheen are of the opinion that the commencement of the time of Salat al-Dhuhaais the same as that of Ishraaq (i.e. immediately after sunrise), the Ulama have stated that if due to lackof time, one performs the Salat of Ishraaq and Dhuhaa together at one time, that too will be correct.(Our Namaas pg.44)Rasulullah is reported to have said, Whoever offers 2 Rakaats of Salat al-Dhuhaa, all his sins willbe forgiven even though they are as much as the foam of the sea. (Ibid)It is reported that Sayyidna Aaisha (Radhiallaahu Anha) used to perform 8 Rakaats of Salatal-Dhuhaa. She said that even if her parents arose from the grave, she would not leave Salat al-Dhuhaa to go and meet them. (Ibid).Salat al-Dhuhaa consists of 2 - 12 Rakaats and it is preferable to perform 8 Rakaats. (RaddulMukhtaar vol.1 pg.505)The Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) is reported to have said that Whoever prayedtwelve rakaats at the time of Chasht, then Allah will, as reward, prepare a palace of gold for him inParadise. [Mishkat, Tirmizi, Ibn Majah] 4. Virtues of the Four Rakaah Sunnah of Zuhr The Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) is reported to have said that Whoever performs thefour rakaats before and after the Zuhr salat with constancy, Allah Taala makes the fire of Hell haram(forbidden) for him. [Mishkat, p. 104; Tirmizi, Abu Daud, Nisai, Ibn Majah]The Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) is reported to have said that after the worshipper prays the four rakaats of Zuhr salat, the doors of heaven are opened, i.e. the salat becomes acceptedby Allah, and the cause of its acceptance comes down on the worshipper as rays of mercy. [Mishkat,p. 104] 5. Virtues of the 4 Rakaah Sunnah of Asr Messenger (sallallaahu alayhe wa sallam) said: "May Allaah have Mercy on the one who offers four (rakahs) before Asr prayer." (Abu Dawud) 6. Salatul Awwabeen(Nafl prayers of Maghrib) After the Farz and Sunnat of Magrib, performance of the minimum of 6 to a maximum of 20 rakaats iscalled Salatul Awwabeen.Rasulallah (sallallaahu alayhe wa sallam) has said that the one who performs six Rakaahs afterMaghrib without uttering an evil word between these rakaahs, then these six rakaahs will beequivalent to 12 years devotion for that person. 7.Prayer of Tahajjud (Night prayer) Our Master, the beloved Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has said: In Paradise there is a castle reserved for those who read Tahajjud and the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihiwasallam) further adds, those who pray at night will enter paradise without having to account fortheir acts in this life.The Nafils of Tahajjud are read after the Esha prayer, but it is important to sleep before performingTahajjud. The prayer consists of a minimum of 2 Raka-ats, and a maximum of 8 or 12 Raka-ats (to be read according ones capacity).After Esha prayers sleep for some time, then wake up any time during the night before the rise ofmorning for Tahajjud prayers. With the performance of 2 Rakats you have duly achieved your Tahajjud.However, the performance of 8 Rakats in Sunnat, and complying with the practice of the Holy Saints ofIslam and performing 12 Rakats is commendable.It is recommended that you recite in your prayers as much of the Sacred Quran as you know. If you happen to know by heart the whole of the Sacred Quran you may, in at least 3 nights or most 4 nights of Tahajjud effectuate the complete reading of the Sacred Quran.Otherwise, you may recite 3 Surah Ikhlas (Qul Hu Allahu Ahad) after your "Alhamdu..." in every Rakat and you will thus derive full benefits of the full recital of the Sacred Quran in every Rakat.During the month of Ramadan one should awake a little earlier for Sehri and make time to pray Tahajjud Salaah for the reward is magnified so much more in Ramadan and duas are even more readilyaccepted than at any other time of the year.The duas at the time of Tahajjud are very readily accepted by Almighty Allah and one should repent and ask of Allah and try to cry in their duas at this time, if one cannot cry due to the hardness of ones heart due to sin then at least one should make the face as if one is crying. Just as a mother tends to her baby quickly and promptly when it cries the same way Allah attends to his servant quicker whenthey are crying. 8.Salaatul Tasbih Our beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had taught this Nafil prayer to his Uncle,Hazrat Abbas (RA) and told him; He who performs this prayer will have his past and future sins forgiven.The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has recommended to read this prayer daily on each Friday oronce a month or once a year, in case of this not being possible, to read it even once in one’s life. This Nafil prayer provides limitless benefits both in the material and spiritual life.How to perform this Nafil:After having pronounced one’s intention (Niyat), say Allaho-Akbar, read "Subhanaka-Alla humma"completely (Sana), read now 15 times "Subhaanallahi wal hamdu Lillaahi wala illaha Illallah Wallah-o-Akbar." Then read Aoozu billah and Bismillah (completely) and Surah Fateha. Then recite 10 times theTasbih mentioned above and go to Ruku. Here also recite 10 times the Tasbih before raising yourself to read another 10 times the same Tasbih, this time in a standing position. Then prostrate (Sajdah) and read 10 times the Tasbih, sit now and read again 10 times this Tasbih (Jalsa) and prostrate again,Tasbish 10 times in the 2nd Raka-at begin by reading 15 times this Tasbih before reading "Bismillah"and Surah Fateha. After that read 10 times the Tasbih and then proceed as in the first Raka-at. To end the second Raka-at, read as usual "Attahiyat", "Durood" and "Duas".Then read 2 other Raka-ats. As in each Raka-at the Tasbih is recited 75 times, it means that in all 4 Raka-at the Tasbih is read 300 times. In the other 2 Raka-at, after "Subhana Rabbiyal- azeem",read the Tasbih 75 times and in the Sajdah(prostrations after Subhaan Rabbiyal-ala) read again 75 times the Tasbih.Note: No fixed time has been prescribed for this prayer, a fact, which means that besides any time prohibited this prayer, can be read at any time. 9. Salatul Hajaat (When wanting help from Allah)In case of difficulty, illness or of authorized necessity this prayer is read. The beloved Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) had taught this to a blind person who, as soon as he performed it, regained hiseyesight. (Tirmizi Shareef Tibrani)To perform this prayer it is recommended to wear one’s best and clean clothes and to perform pleasingly one’s ablution (Wudu). Then 2 Raka-ta Nafil is read in the usual way, after salaam this dua is read :Allahuma Inni As-aloka wa (Atawassalo) Wa Atawajjaaho ilaika be nabbiyekaMuhammadin nabi yir Rahmate ya Rasullulah. Inni tawajjahto be ka ila Rabbi fi hajaatihaa-zehi (here we make our requests (le tuqza li) Allahumma fashaffiho fiya Translation: O Allah I implore You and I come near You through the intermediary of Your Prophet(Nabee) Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who is the Prophet of Grace. Ya Rasullullah, throughyour intercession I implore Allah to accept my request. O Allah grant the intercession of your Prophet(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in my favor. 10.Salaatul Tawbah (Prayer for Repentance for sin) If one has done committed any sinful act which is contrary to the Shariat then one should perform 2rakaats of Nafil and humble themselves before Allah and sincerely repent, feel ashamed for their sinsand ask Allah for forgiveness and make a firm intention never to commit such act again in the future.By the Grace of Allah the sins would then be forgiven (Ref: Shami)Ameerul Mumineen Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) relates that the Holy Prophet ( Sallaallahu Alayi Wasallam)said that whenever one has done a sinful act he should make wudhu , perform 2 rakaats Nafil and there after sincerely repent and seek Almightys forgivness. Allah pardons all sins. After relating this , the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) then read the following from the Quran:"And those who have done something to be ashamed of or wronged their own souls. Earnestly bringAllah to mind and ask for forgiveness of their sins, and who can forgive sins except Allah" (Sura3-135) 11.Virtues of walking to the Masjid Abu Hurayra رضى ال تعالى عنهreported that the Prophet صلى ال عليه وسلمsaid,"Anyone who purifies himself in his house and then goes to one of the houses of Allah to fulfil one of the obligations of Allah, one step removes an error and the other raises him a degree." [Muslim] 12. Virtues of Praying in the Masjid The Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) is reported to have said that The person who, frommorning to evening, goes towards the Masjid to perform salat, every time he goes to the Masjid, AllahTaala prepares the Paradise for his welcome. [Mishkat] 13. Tahiyyatul Masjid (Nafl prayer when entering Masjid)Abu Qatada Radhiallahu ‘anhu narrated that the Prophet Shalallahu ‘alaihi wa Salam said :“If any one of you enters a mosque, he should pray two raka’ats before sitting.” Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim.This is a 2 Rakaah Nafl prayer which one should perform as one enters the Masjid. It is very rewarding. 14. Reward of Salaah multiplied 70 times or more by use of Miswaak ‘Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) has reported that,“The prayer before which the Miswak is used is seventy times more excellent than that before which it is not used.”Ibn Abbas, ‘Ali and Ata (may Allah be pleased with them all) state that,“But it increases to 99 or 400 times.”Reward for every action is based on sincerity, the more sincerity we are the the more reward well get! It may be that we could get 70, 99 or even 400 times or more rewards forevery action depending on how sincere we are in doing the action. Subhanallah!
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