The Meaning of Adhan (Call for Prayer)

Virtues of the Adhan

Narrated Abu-Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) that Allah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “If the people knew (the reward of) pronouncing the Adhan and for standing in the first row [in congregational Salat (prayers)] and found no other way to get that by drawing lots. They would draw lots, and if they knew (the reward of) the Dhuhr prayer (in early moments of its stated time) they would race for it (go early) and if they knew the reward of ‘Isha and Fajr (morning) prayers in congregation, they would come to offer them even if they had to crawl.” [Al-Bukhari]

Anas Bin Malik (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated, “The Messenger of Allah (Salla-Allaahu alaihi wa sallam) said to attack the enemy at dawn. He would listen to the Adhan, so if he heard it, he would stop, otherwise he would charge. Once on hearing a man say: “Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest,” the Messenger of Allah (Salla-Allaahu alaihi wa sallam) remarked: “He is following al-Fitrah (Islam)”. He then heard them say: “I testify that there is no true god but Allah, there is no true god but Allah,”  The Messenger of Allah (Salla-Allaahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “You have come out of fire (of Hell).” They looked and found that he was a shepherd.” [Sahih Muslim]

Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “When the Adhan is pronounced, satan takes to his heels and passes wind to avoid hearing the Adhan. When the Adhan is over, he comes back, and again takes to his heels when the Iqamah is pronounced and after its completion, he returns to whisper into the heart of a person (to distract his attention from his prayer) and makes him remember things which he does not recall before until man forgets how many Rak’ahs he prayed.” [Sahih Muslim]

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Wudu: Step by Step

Wudu. Step By Step 

1. Starting Supplication 
2. Washing Hands 
3. Washing Mouth & Nose
4. Washing Face 
5. Washing Head & Ears
6. Washing Feet 
7. End Supplication 

5 Pillars of Islam

Faith
To believe in no God but Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet and he messenger of Allah

Prayer
To pray five times a day: Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha

Fasting
To give up food and drink during daylight hours in the month of ramadhan

Zakat 
To give a share of personal weak.) help people in need and supped!. Muslim community

Hajj
To perform a pilgrimage to Makkah at least onece in a lifetime


Infographic made by Saad Hamid(@SaadGH).

Tasbih with Finger Joints & Tips

It is encouraged that one should perform zikr to Allah after completing the 5 obligatory solat by counting the finger joints of the right hand. Subhan'Allah (Glory be to Allah), Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah), Allahu Akbar (Allah is The Greatest). 

33 TIMES EACH According to Sheikh Assim AI-Hakeem: "There is no explicit statement with regard to the exact manner in which the Prophet (P.B.U.H) performed zikr with his right hand; i.e., the manner of counting on the finger joints, other than the number of times for saying each. All what is known is that one should make zikr on the right hand with their fingers, as this is the Sunnah." 

My personal method is to begin counting at the bosom knuckle joint of the pinky, 4 times upwards and 4 times downwards. This way you'll get to 32 by the bottom of the index finger, and end at 33 with a thumb's up. 

The Prophet (saw) says: "Whoever glorifies Allah at the end of every Solat 33 times, and praises Allah 33 times, and utters the word of Greatness 33 times, that is ninety nine, then completes it with one hundred, saying:  "There is no god except Allah alone, with no partner, His is the power and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things" - his shortcomings will be forgiven, even if it is as large as the froth of the sea." (Muslim)