Hadith: Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: The Imam is responsible and the Muadhdhin is entrusted. O Allah! Guide the Imams and forgive the Muadhdhins. (Abu Dawud: 517)

Note: The Imam is responsible, means that besides his personal Salat, he bears the responsibility of the Salat of those behind him. Therefore the Imam should perfect his Salat as far as is humanly possible both outwardly and inwardly. In the light of this important responsibility, Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam made a Du'a for the guidance of the Imams. The Muadhdhin is entrusted means that people have placed their trust on the Muadhdhin regarding the timings of the Salat and Saum. Therefore, it is essential for the Muadhdhin to be particular in calling the Adhan at its proper time. However, being human, he may inadvertently err. Hence, Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam has made a Du'a for his forgiveness. (Badhl-ul-Majhud)

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Hadith: 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar Radiyallahu 'anhuma narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: Three persons will be upon mounds of Musk on the Day of Resurrection, envied by all the former and latter people. The man who calls Adhan for the five times Salat during the day and night; and the man who leads the Salat in a manner that people are pleased with him; and a slave who had fulfilled the rights of Allah and the rights of his master. (Tirmidi: 2566)

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Hadith: Amr bin Shouib narrates from his father, who heard from his grandfather Radiyallahu 'anhuma, who narrated that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: Command your children when they are seven years old, to perform Salat; and beat them for not observing it when they are ten years old. And at this age separate their beds (i.e. do not let brothers and sisters sleep together). (Abu Dawud: 495)

Note: Beating should not cause bodily harm and not on the face.

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Hadith: Kharijah Ibn Hudhafah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that one day Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam came to us and said: Allah has granted you an additional Salat, which is better for you than red camels; this Salat is Al-Witr. Allah has appointed its time between 'Isha Salat and the break of dawn. (Abu Dawud: 1418)

Note: The Arabs considered red camels to be a most valuable and desirable commodity.

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Hadith: 'Ali Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: O People of the Qur'an! Offer Witr Salat, for verily Allah is Witr, and He loves the Witr. (Abu Dawud: 1416)

Note: Witr in Arabic refers to His Oneness, that is being without partners. Allah also loves actions done in odd numbers. Many examples of it are found in Shari'ah and Sunnah. Witr Salat is loved by Allah because it has an odd number of Rak'at. (Majma' Bihar-ul-Anwar)

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Hadith: Umme Farwah Radiyallahu 'anha narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam was asked: Which is the best of the good deeds? He said: To offer Salat at the beginning of its prescribed time. (Abu Dawud: 426)

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Hadith: Muslim Ibn Harith At-tamimiyi Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam told him secretly: When you complete the Maghrib Salat, then recite seven times this Du'a: Allahumma Ajirna Minan Naar (O Allah! Protect me from the Fire). After saying this if you happen to die the same night, you will be protected from the Fire. When you have offered your Fajr Salat repeat the same. For undoubtedly, if you happen to die the same day, you will be protected from the Fire. (Abu Dawud: 5079)

Note: Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam by giving this advice secretly wanted to stress its importance.

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Hadith: Abu Musa Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: He who offers the Salat of two cool times, enters Paradise. (Bukhari: 574)

Note: The Salat of two cool times refers to 'Asr, the beginning of the cooler hours of the day, and Fajr which is at the end of the cool hours of the night. Fajr Salat is difficult to offer because of the tendency to go to sleep at this time, and 'Asr is difficult because this is the time of intense worldly pre-occupation. He who is constant in performing these two Salats will more easily maintain the other three. (Mirqat-ul-Mafatih)

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Hadith: Mu'adh Ibn Jabal Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam took his hand and said: O Mu'adh! I swear by Allah, indeed I love you. Then he said: O Mu'adh! I advise you never to forget saying these words after every Salat: allahumma inni ala zikrika wa shukrika wa husni ibadatik (O Allah! Help me in remembering You, and in thanking You, and in attaining excellence in worshiping You.) (Abu Dawud: 1522)

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Hadith: Fadl Ibne-Hasan Damn Rahimahullah says that one of the two daughters of Zubair Ibn 'Abdul Muttalib, Umrae Hakam or Duba'ah, Radiyallahu 'anhuma narrates that some prisoners were brought to Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam. I, my sister and, Fatima, daughter of Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam, went to him and explained our difficulties, and asked for some prisoners for (domestic) help. Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: As for the servants, the orphans of Badr are more deserving than you, but I will tell you something better than a servant; after every Salat, recite: Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah. Who is above all faults), Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah) and Allahuakbar (Allah is Greatest) 33 times each, and recite once (the following): La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulku, wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa 'ala kulli shai'in Qadir (None is worthy of worship but Allah; He is One, He has no partner, His is the Kingdom, and for Him is all the Praise, and He has power over all things.) (Abu Dawud: 2987)

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Hadith: Zaid Ibn Thabit Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that we were commanded by Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam to say after every obligatory Salat, Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah who is above all faults) 33 times, Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah) 33 times, and Allahuakbar (Allah is the Greatest) 34 times. One Ansari dreamt that someone asked him: Has Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam commanded you to say Subhanallah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, and Allahuakbar 34 times after every obligatory Salat? He (the Ansari) said: Yes. The voice in the dream said: Make it 25 times each, and add with it, La ilaha illallah (None is worthy of worship but Allah) 25 times. In the morning, when he went and narrated his dream to Nabi Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam, the Prophet said: Do so. (Tirmidhi: 3413)

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Hadith: Abu Umamah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam was asked: O Rasulallah! At what time is Du'a the most readily listened to and accepted? He replied: The one made during the course of latter part of the night, and after the obligatory Salat. (Tirmidhi: 3499)

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Hadith: Abu Qatadah Ibn Rib'i Radiyallahu 'anhu reported that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam narrates in a Hadith Qudsi that Allah 'Azza wa Jall has said: Verily, I have enjoined upon your Ummah five times Salat, and I have taken upon myself an oath that anyone who observes them at their appointed time, I shall admit him into Paradise; if anyone does not offer them regularly, there is no such guarantee from Me for him (I may punish him or forgive him) (Abu Dawud: 430)

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Hadith: 'Ubadah Ibn Samit Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates: I heard Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam saying: Five times Salat has been made mandatory by Allah 'Azza wa Jall. He who performs his Wudu well, and offers Salat at their appointed time, performing complete Ruku', and with fear and devotion, for such there is a covenant from Allah, that He will forgive him; and the one who does not do so, no covenant for him is with Allah. If He wills, He may forgive him and if He wills, He may punish him. (Abu Dawud: 425)

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Hadith: Ali Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that the last words of Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam were: As-Salat, as-Salat fear Allah about those whom your right hand possesses (your slaves and subordinates). (Abu Dawud: 5156)

Note: Vigilantly observe, guard and establish Salat.

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Hadith: 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar Radiyallahu 'anhuma narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: Islam has been built upon five pillars: 1) To testify that none is worthy of worship but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, 2) to establish Salat, 3) to give Zakat, 4) to perform Hajj, and 5) to fast (Saum) in Ramadan. (Bukhari: 8)

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SALAT PRAYERS In order to benefit directly from the Power of Allah Ta'ala by fulfilling the Commandments of Allah Ta'ala in the way of Rasulullah ﷺ, Salat is the most important and basic action. Share this on WhatsApp

OBLIGATORY PRAYERS VERSES OF QUR'AN Allah Says in The Qur'an (Translation): Verily Salat restrains (oneself) from immorality and all that is forbidden. (Al-'Ankabut 29: 45) Share this on WhatsApp

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says (Translation): Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds, and establish Salat and give Zakat, their reward is with their Rabb (Sustainer & Cherisher), and neither fear shall come upon them, nor will they grieve. (Qur'an Al-Baqarah 2: 277) Share this on WhatsApp

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala said to His Prophet ﷺ (Translation): Tell My slaves who have believed, to establish Salat and spend from what We have provided them, secretly and publicly, before a Day comes in which there shall be no trading (i.e. ransom exchange), nor any friendship. (Qur'an Ibrahim 14: 31) Share this on WhatsApp

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala quoted in Quran supplication of Ibrahim ('alaihis salam) as (Translation): O My Rabb! Make me an establisher of Salat, and from my descendants also. Our Rabb! And accept my Du'a (supplication). (Ibrahim 14: 40) Share this on WhatsApp

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam (Qur'an Translation): Perform Salat from midday till the darkness of the night (i.e. Zuhr, 'Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayers) and recite the Qur'an in the early dawn (i.e. the morning prayer). Verily, the recitation of the Qur'an in the early dawn is witnessed (by angels). (Bani Israil 17: 78) Share this on WhatsApp

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says in The Qur'an (Translation): (Mentioning a virtue of successful believers) And they who carefully maintain (and are mindful of) their Salat. (Al-Mu'minun 23: 9) Share this on WhatsApp

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says in The Qur'an (Translation): O you who believe! When the Adhan is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu'ah (Friday), then hasten to the remembrance of Allah and leave all trading (and other engagements) aside. That is better for you, if you but knew. (Al-Jumu'ah 62: 9) Share this on WhatsApp

Hadith: 'Abdullah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates: I saw Rasullullah ﷺ offering Salat and from his chest, there was a sound like the grinding of a mill due to his weeping. (Abu Dawud: 904)

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Hadith: 'Abdullah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates: I saw Rasullullah ﷺ offering Salat and from his chest, there was a sound like the grinding of a mill due to his weeping. (Abu Dawud: 904)

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Hadith: Sahl Ibn Sa'd Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: Two things are never rejected or seldom rejected; Du'a at the time of Adhan and at the time when people are locked in a furious battle. (Abu Dawud: 2540)

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Hadith: Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: When it is a Friday, the angels stand at the door of the masjid recording the names of those who come first, and then those who follow. And he who comes early is treated like one sacrificing a camel, next is like one who sacrifices a cow, next a sheep, next a hen and next an egg. When the Imam comes out (for giving the sermon), the angels fold up the register and become busy in listening to the sermon. (Bukhari: 929)

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126. Hadith: Aws Ibn Aws Thaqafi Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates: I heard Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam saying: He who takes bath properly and perfectly on Friday, hastens to the masjid very early and goes on foot, not riding, sits close to the Imam and listens (to the sermon) attentively, does not speak at all, then for each step he will get the reward of one year's fasting and one year of offering Salat at night. (Abu Dawud: 345)

128. Hadith: Abu Lubaba Ibne 'Abdul Mundhir Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Nabi ﷺ said: Friday is the chief of the days, and most dignified among the days in the sight of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. This day is greater than 'Eid-ul-Adha and 'Eid-ul-Fitr in Allah's sight. It has five attributes: On this day Allah created Adam 'Alaihissalam; on this day Allah sent down Adam ' Alaihissalam to the earth; on this day Allah seized Adam ' Alaihissalam in death; it contains a certain hour at which no slave asks Allah for anything without Allah granting it, as long as he does not ask for anything unlawful; and on this day the Last Hour will come. All His preferred angels, the sky, the earth, the winds, the mountains and the oceans fear the day of Friday (as on this day Resurrection will take place). (Ibne Majah: 1084)