Do you recall when was the last time you prayed?... Readers' answers may vary, but what is common to all is that most people pray, at one time or another. Indeed, people can pray to Allah, our Lord, at any time and in any place they like, for anything they wish.
When we go into sujud (prostration), we know that God answers our du`a' (supplication), so we try hard to concentrate. Yet what do we feel when we go into ruku` (bowing)?
Can a Muslim offer the Prayer while he is in a state of impurity? Is it necessary to ensure that the place and clothes are clean? Can a Muslim offer the Prayer without facing the Qiblah?
What is the significance of ablution in Islam? How could you perform ablution? What are the common nullifiers of ablution? What is the ruling of touching one’s sexual organs? Do you have to perform ablution every time you sleep?
What is the ruling of the prayer? What is the significance of prayer in Islam? How could you prepare for the prayer? What are the exact times of the five-daily prayers?
If someone is in the middle of a prayer, and he has doubt in his ablution, what should he do? Watch this episode of Ask Huda by Dr. Muhammad Salah to know the answer.
What should you do if you make a mistake during the prayer or if you are not certain of how many rak`ahs you have performed? Should you repeat the prayer or should you make up the missed part by performing sujud al-sahw (two prostrations of forgetfulness)? Should sujud al-sahw be done before or after ending the prayer? Watch this final episode of the Prophet's prayer by Dr. Muhammad Salah to know the answer to these questions.
Islam is built on five main pillars. Prayer stands as the second pillar after declaring the testimony of faith. Prayer is about the establishment of a close relationship with our Creator, Allah.