Takbiratul Ihram – The Beginner’s Solat Book
Takbiratul Ihram marks the initiation of the salah and holds great significance in the prayer. It is the opening declaration that signifies the commencement of the prayer and the transition from the state of everyday activities to the sacred act of worship.
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On the authority of ‘Aisha – may Allah be pleased with her – who said; The Messenger of Allah – ﷺ – used to pray 13 Rak’as at night, he would pray Witr with five of them, he would sit in any of them except the last one. In some narrations it was mentioned: In […]
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How many articles or things every Muslim should believe? 6 What’s the first article? To believe in Allah What’s the second article? To believe in His Angels What’s the third article? To believe in His books What’s the fourth article? To believe in His messengers What’s the fifth article ? To believe in the […]
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Shaʽban (Arabic: شَعْبَان Šaʿbān) is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. It is called the month of ‘separation’, as the word means ‘to disperse’ or ‘to separate’ because the pre-Islamic Arabs used to disperse in search of water.[1] The fifteenth night of this month is Mid-Sha’ban,[2] which coincides with the celebration of Shab-e-Barat in Muslim communities all over Asia. Sha’ban is the last lunar month before Ramadan, […]
Takbiratul Ihram consists of saying “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest) while raising both hands to the level of the shoulders. This action is performed by both the imam (leader of the prayer) and the ma’mum (congregants) simultaneously.
The Takbiratul Ihram serves as a clear demarcation between the mundane activities of daily life and the focused engagement in the worship of Allah. It is a moment of reverence, declaring the greatness and majesty of Allah as the worshipper prepares to stand in His presence.
This opening Takbir is a reminder of the fundamental principle of Tawhid, the oneness of Allah, and the central role He plays in the life of a believer. It sets the tone for the entire solat, emphasizing humility, submission, and devotion.
As the worshipper pronounces “Allahu Akbar,” it is a symbolic act of lifting worldly concerns and acknowledging the supreme greatness of Allah. This simple yet profound declaration encapsulates the essence of solat, a direct connection with the Almighty.
99 31/01/2026
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On the authority of ‘Aisha – may Allah be pleased with her – who said; The Messenger of Allah – ﷺ – used to pray 13 Rak’as at night, he would pray Witr with five of them, he would sit in any of them except the last one. In some narrations it was mentioned: In […]
83 31/01/2026
General
How many articles or things every Muslim should believe? 6 What’s the first article? To believe in Allah What’s the second article? To believe in His Angels What’s the third article? To believe in His books What’s the fourth article? To believe in His messengers What’s the fifth article ? To believe in the […]
102 31/01/2026
General
Shaʽban (Arabic: شَعْبَان Šaʿbān) is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. It is called the month of ‘separation’, as the word means ‘to disperse’ or ‘to separate’ because the pre-Islamic Arabs used to disperse in search of water.[1] The fifteenth night of this month is Mid-Sha’ban,[2] which coincides with the celebration of Shab-e-Barat in Muslim communities all over Asia. Sha’ban is the last lunar month before Ramadan, […]
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