The beginning of the Takbeerat are there lyrics, but the whole nasheed/lyrics
are in the video. Beautiful voice, and beautiful and turthful words in the video:
Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar الله أكبر الله أكبر الله أكبر
lā ilāha illā Allāh لا إله إلا الله
Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar الله أكبر الله أكبر
wa li-illāhil-hamd ولله الحمد
"
"Allahu Akbaru Kabeerah,
wa l'hamdu li-llahi Katheera
wa subhanu allahii bukrattan wa asseelaah"
Salat al-Eid is a Fard Kifaya (Fard meaning that if performed by some, the obligation falls from the rest) congregational prayer. Eid prayer must be offered in congregation. It consists of two Raka'ah (units) with seven Takbirs in the first Raka'ah and five Takbirs in the second Raka'ah. For Sunni Muslims, Salat al-Eid differs from the five daily canonical prayers in that no adhan (Call to Prayer) or iqama (call) is pronounced for the two Eid prayers.
One may want to watch the video below. While watching the views, count the number of takbeers to get acquainted to it. What stands out in Salat El Eid are indded the seven takbeers in the first rakaa, and five takbeer in the second rakaah.
Addition: If you are looking for an article on how to perform salat in general, a good article can be found at: http://www.islamicacademy.org/html/Learn_Now/English/Salah_In_Audio.htm
Salat Al Istikhara Video Lecture (en Arab et Francais) - Salat
Salat Al Istikhara Video Lecture (en Arab et Francais)( LA PRIERE DE CONSULTATION)
"Istikhara" means to seek goodness from Allah (Exalted is He), meaning when one intends to do an important task they do istikhara before the task. The one who does the istikhara is as if they request Allah Almighty that, O the Knower of Unseen (Exalted is He) guide me if this task is better for me or not?
According to Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 21, Number 263:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah :The Prophet (Sallal Laho Alaihi Wasallam) used to teach us the way of doing Istikhara, in all matters as he taught us the Suras of the Quran. He said, "If anyone of you thinks of doing any job he should offer a two Rakat prayer other than the compulsory ones and say (after the prayer):
The wording of the salat al istikhara is well described in the article quoted below:
(Source: http://www.islamicacademy.org/html/Dua/How_to_do_Istakhara.htm)
WAY TO PERFORM ISTIKHARA:
First pray Two Cycles (raka') of ritual Prayer (nafil) such that in the first raka' after Surah Fatiha (Allhamd…) recite Surah al-Kafirun (Chapter 109) and in the second raka' after Fatiha (Allhamd…) recite Surah al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112). After finishing prayer recite this (supplication/dua'): Dua in Arabic Text above.
TRANSLATION: "O Allah! I seek goodness from Your Knowledge and with Your Power (and Might) I seek strength, and I ask from You Your Great Blessings, because You have the Power and I do not have the power. You Know everything and I do not know, and You have knowledge of the unseen. Oh Allah! If in Your Knowledge this action ------------------------------------------------ (which I intend to do) is better for my religion and faith, for my life and end [death], for here [in this world] and the hereafter then make it destined for me and make it easy for me and then add blessings [baraka'] in it, for me. O Allah! In Your Knowledge if this action is bad for me, bad for my religion and faith, for my life and end [death], for here [in this world] and the hereafter then turn it away from me and turn me away from it and whatever is better for me, ordain [destine] that for me and then make me satisfied with it."
How many times?
It depends. Sometimes it takes only once to get the answer and sometimes it takes longer. It is better to do istakhara seven (7) times. If you have received an answer as explained in the section below, stop doing istikhara. You do not have to continue to do isitkhara for 7 days. It is better that right after reciting the supplication, given above, sleep with ablution (people who cannot keep the ablution for longer times due to health problems do not have to worry about ablution before falling asleep) facing the direction of the Qibla (facing the Qibla is not required but it is a Sunnat of our beloved Prophet Peace Be Upon Him). It is better to recite salutations (durood/ salawat) on the Prophet Allah's Grace and Peace be upon him before and after the above Dua (supplication).
Answer:
If in the dream one sees whiteness (means any thing white in color, for example: milk, white paper, white sky, white clothes, white light etc.) or greenness (means any thing green in color, for example: grass, plants, trees, green clothes, green light etc.) then understand that this task is better and if one sees redness (means any thing red in color, for example: blood, red clothing, red fruit, red light etc.) or blackness (means any thing black in color, for example: black water, black light, black clothings, black sky, black wall etc. ) then understand it is bad and avoid it.
If do not remember any dream or do not see any colors then follow your heart. Whatever intention grows stronger in your heart regarding your targated work follow it after seven days of Istakhara.
Tafsir Al Quran - Tafseer in English - Lecture 1- Introduction
Tafsir Al Quran - Tafseer in English - Lecture 1- Introduction
The first lecture explains some fundamental knowledge about the Quran such as the preserved and hidden copy in the highest heaven, and the "tanzeel" of Quran on the Night of Powers (Night of Al Kadr).
The lecture is is in english. This is a first lecture of series of lectures in a number of languages. We start with English tafseer of the Quran.
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Zaqat Al Fthr - How much to pay, when to pay, and in what form to pay it?
The video below provides the logic, and the details of givings of Zaqat Al Fitr. The lecture explains why muslims have to pay Zaqat al Fitr, who to pay it to, when to pay it (there is a deadline), the amount to pay in Zaqat al Fitr, and in what units one can pay it.
Zaqat al fitr has to be paid as soon as possible, on the eve of al Eid. It must be paid no later than salat al Eid, but one should not wait for the morning of al Eid or for salat at Eid to give it out, as the zaqat at fitr is needed by the needy and the poor to have a happy eid, like others in the muslim society.
Watch the lecture in the video to learn the details.
Ramadan Reminder: Fear Only Allah Not Jinns or "Ghosts"
This is an excellent lecture (short one, only 24 minutes) that is well worth the watch. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi speaks about Solomon and the gifts Allah had bestowed on him, including the ability of Solomon to control the Jinn. The Shaykh also explains about Jinns, their existence, and their nature and abilities. This is an eye-opener lecture!
Unfortunately, some Muslims are prone to superstitious beliefs about Jinns, and are fearful of them as non-Muslims are fearful of "ghosts" or "spirits". This lecture dispels many popular misconceptions about Jinns in Islam.
We encourage all Muslims to rid themselves of superstitions with more knowledge.
This is a great fun video to introduce Ramadan and fasting to your young children.
Read along with Abdullah Puppet as he tells the story of Aliyah, a little Muslim girl fasting her first Ramadan. Complications ensue when her teacher says, "Snack time!"
The video has simple rhyming text and great for school attending children who need to deal with their cultural differences in school.
Get your own copy to read along at: http://abdullahpuppet.com
Written by Shirien Elamawy
Illustrations by Mohamed Qovaizi
Abdullah Puppet played by Belal Khan
This is a great video to show your children during Ramadan.
The video below is produced by One4kids (www.one4kids.net) that is based out of Australia. This is the company that made the Zaky videos. The graphics in this video are really fun for kids and feature kids from all around the world by the looks of it. The artist of the graphics are Amir Al- Zubi and Meliha Cicak-Al-Zubi. These are the same artist who did the “Upsy Daisy” video.
During the last 10 days of Ramadan, Muslims pray fervently to Allah for forgiveness for sins committed knowingly or unknowingly. Many will also seek His blessings for good in this world and in the Hereafter. If someone is facing hardships or particular trials, he will ask for relief from his worries and difficulties.
Shaykh Abu Muntasir from the UK speaks in a two part series on Facing Trials with Iman.
The Shaykh explains that it is the Sunnah of Allah to grant relief after hardship. In fact Allah promises his relief to follow hardship. The pious savants who proceded us had absolute trust in this and Shaykh Abu Muntasir reminds us that if Allah does not keep his promise who will?
The Shaykh reminds us that tests that we face are opportunities of patience and grattitude. Moreover Allah promises a way out for those with Taqwa. Taqwa being the key to the pleasure of Allah.
Shaykh Abu Muntasir also mentions things according to the Quran and the Sunnah that will expedite the help of Allah:
1) Know Allah during good times
2) Invocation to Allah
3) Salaat was-Salaam (Sending Prayers and Peace upon RasoolAllah)
4) Seeking nearness to Allah through good deeds
5) Reliance upon Allah
6) Having a good opinion of Allah
The last 10 days of Ramadan is upon us (time flies much too fast!). As we approach the most sacred nights of the holy month of Ramadan (Laylatul Qadr), we encourage all Muslims to maximize the next 10 days with a lot of duas and as always to please keep us in your duas. Only Allah knows if we will be around to experience Ramadan next year. Do not let anything interrupt you from worshiping Allah as He should be.
The video below reminds us how we should live our lives.
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: The Prophet took hold of my shoulders and said, “Be in the world as if you were a stranger or a wayfarer.” Ibn ‘Umar used to say: “When you survive till the evening, do not expect to be alive till the morning; and when you survive till the morning do not except to be alive till the evening; (Do good deeds) when your are in good health before you fall sick, and (do good deeds) as long as you are alive before death strikes.” (Al-Bukhari)
Ramadhan 18, 1432 ~ Madeenah Taraweeh 1st Ten Rak'aah
Taraweeh - 1st Ten Rak'ah, led by Sheikh 'Ali al Hudhaify
Taraweeh - 2nd Ten Rak'ah, led by Sheikh 'Abdul Muhsin al Qaasim [to be added]
Witr - Surahs 'Alaa, Kafiruun, and Ikhlaas + Dua al Qunut, led by Sheikh 'Abdul Muhsin al Qaasim [to be added]
Maher Zain, Muslim Singer, has just released an official video for the song Ya Nabi Salam Alayka. Please view the new video by Maher Zain below.
Buy it on iTunes: http://bit.ly/q3UqRN
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka (International Version) Official Music Video by Maher Zain. Directed by Hamzah Jamjoom. (C) 2011 Awakening Records
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka ( Arabic ) Lyrics & Translation
By: Maher Zain
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka Verse 1
Anta noorol lahy fajran
Jeita baadal osry yosran
Rabbona aalaka kadran
Ya imam al anbeya’ee
You are the light of Allah at dawn
You came after the hardship as convenience
Our Allah raised up your position
Oh Imam (Leader) of the Prophets
Ya Nabi Salam Alaika 2
Anta fel wejdany hayyon
Anta lel aynayny dayyon
Anta endal hawdy reyyon
Anta haden wa safeyyon
Ya habeeby ya muhammad
You are alive in sentiment
You are the light of eyes
You are the irrigation at the Hawd (basin)
You are the absolutely pure guide
My beloved Muhammad
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka Verse 3
Ya nabi salam alaika
Ya rassool salam alayka
Ya habeeb salam alayka
Salawatol lah alayka
Oh Prophet, peace be upon you
Oh Messenger, peace be
Oh beloved, peace be
The prayers of Allah be
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka Verse 4
Yartawee bel hobby kalby
Hobby khayry rosly rabby
Man behee absarto darby
Ya shafee’ee ya rassool allah
My heart irrigates with love
Whom by him I have seen my path
The love of the best of Messengers of my God
My intercessor, Oh Messenger of Allah
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka Verse 5
Ayyohal mokhtaro feena
Zadanal hobbo haneena
Jeitana bel khayry deena
Ya khetamal morsaleena
Ya habeeby ya muhammad
Oh, the chosen out from us
Love boosted up the nostalgia
You came for us with religious peace
Oh, final Messenger
My beloved Muhammad
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka Verse 3
Ya nabi salam alayka
Ya rassool salam alayka
Ya habeeb salam alayka
Salawatol lah alayka
Oh Prophet, peace be upon you
Oh Messenger, peace be
Oh beloved, peace be
The prayers of Allah be
Makkah Taraweeh 2011 - Night 17 -1st Ten Rakaah led by Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al- Juhany
-2nd Ten Rakaats led by Sheikh Abdur Rahman Al- Sudais
- Witr and Dua led by Abdur Rahman Al- Sudais
Makkah Taraweeh 2011 - Night 16 - 1st 10 Rakaats led by Sheikh Saud Ash-Shuraim
- 2nd 10 Rakaats led by Sheikh Mahir Al-Muaiqily
- Witr and Dua by Sheikh Mahir Al-Muaiqily
Makkah Taraweeh 2011 - Night 15 -1st Ten Rakaah led by Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al- Juhany
-2nd Ten Rakaats led by Sheikh Abdur Rahman Al- Sudais
- Witr and Dua led by Abdur Rahman Al- Sudais
Makkah Taraweeh 2011 - Night 14 - 1st 10 Rakaats led by Sheikh Saud Ash-Shuraim
- 2nd 10 Rakaats led by Sheikh Mahir Al-Muaiqily
- Witr and Dua Al Qunoot by Sheikh Mahir Al-Muaiqily
Madinah Taraweeh 2011 - Night 13
- 1st 10 Rakaats led by Sheikh Imaad Hafidh
- 2nd10 Rakaats led by Sheikh Abd Al-Muhsin Al-Qasim
- Witr and Dua Al Qunoot by Sheikh Abd Al-Muhsin Al-Qasim
Makkah Taraweeh 2011 - Night 13
-1st Ten Rakaah led by Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al- Juhany
-2nd Ten Rakaats led by Sheikh Abdur Rahman Al- Sudais
- Witr and Dua led by Abdur Rahman Al- Sudais
Listen to the latest song called The Source from Muslim singer Sami Yusuf.
Download the song from http://www.samiyusufofficial.com/. It will be available for free download for a limited time only. You can also BUY the song from iTunes once it's made available.
The Source Lyrics
You are the Source of all power
My need in my darkest hour
My Lord
Your Face and Light all I seek
Nothing more I’d ever want or need
My Lord
Protect me from dishonour
Grant me faith to be stronger
My Lord
ذو الجلال و الإكرام، سيد الأكوان، هو المنان
إن لي رب عظيم، ليس مثله إله، هو الرحمن
Thul-Jalali Wal-Ikraami, Sayyidal-Akwaani, howal-Mannan.
Inna li Rabbun Adheem, Laysa mithluhu Illah, howa Arrhamaan.
The most Majestic and most Bountiful, Master of the Universe, the Most Gracious.
My Lord is truly Great, none can compare to Him, He is the Most Merciful.
You are the Source of all Mercy
Infinite Light for all to see
My Lord
Some claim to represent You
But everything they do is so far away from You
My Lord
Help us to know You better
Help us love one another
My Lord
ذو الجلال و الإكرام، سيد الأكوان، هو المنان
إن لي رب عظيم، ليس مثله إله، هو الرحمن
Thul-Jalali Wal-Ikraami, Sayyidal-Akwaani, howal-Mannan.
Inna li Rabbun Adheem, Laysa mithluhu Illah, howa Arrhamaan.
The most Majestic and most Bountiful, Master of the Universe, The Most Gracious.
My Lord is truly Great, none can compare to Him, He is the Most Merciful.
كم يعاني قلبي،
لكن معي ربي
إلهي، رحمن
أنت نور الأمان
Kam yu’ani qalbi
Lakin ma’i Rabbi
Illahi, Rahmaan
Anta Noorul Amaan
How much my heart suffers,
But my Lord is with me,
My Lord, the Source of Mercy
You are the Light of Safety
I know some doors You may close
But this is how life’s story goes
You are my Guide the Source of Light
My Lord
ذو الجلال و الإكرام، سيد الأكوان، هو المنان
إن لي رب عظيم، ليس مثله إله، هو الرحمن
Thul-Jalali Wal-Ikraami, Sayyidal-Akwaani, howal-Mannan.
Inna li rabun Adheem, Laysa mithluhu Illah, howa Arrhamaan.
The most Majestic and most Bountiful, Master of the Universe, the Most Gracious.
My Lord is truly Great, none can compare to Him, He is the Most Merciful.
The Source
Artist: Sami Yusuf
Published: Resonance Music
Label: ETM International
Written, composed and produced by Sami Yusuf.
Copyright of ETM International. All rights reserved.
How To Perform Wudu Video: Below is a video showing how to perform wudu (requirement in salat (muslim prayers) and in reciting the quran.
NOTE: please note that the running water is not an economic way to perform wudu. You must use minimum water. For instance, putting watter in a small container, such as a kettle, and pouring it as needed could be one way.
How to do salat - salah Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha
How to do salat Video:
Salat (or Salah) is the muslim prayer. There are five obligatory prayers. The video shows how to perform the salat (the muslim prayers). It does not include the performance of wudu (abulitions), and some other requirement such as the intention to make the prayers. The video rather focuses on the performance of the salat. Another videos would be added on this site.
NOTE: Please note the differences between men and women explained in the article quoted below, and which we found at the link: http://www.islamicacademy.org/html/Learn_Now/English/Diff_Between_Mens_And_Womens_Salah.htm
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1) Men raise their hands all the way to the ear for Takbeer while women raise their hands only up to their shoulders.
2) In Qayam (the standing posture) Men place their hands below Navel while women place their hands on their chest.
3) Men grasp their wrist while women do not. They only place right hand on the top of left with fingers intact together.
4 ) In Ruku (the bowing posture) Men’s back is horizontal while women suppose to bend their back only far enough to touch their knees. Looking from far it will look like a bow arc. They won’t flatten their back.
5 ) In Sajdah men’s back portion is raised from ground and hands apart from body and fingers of feet twisted while women suppose to be gathered in a way so that all their body parts are close together and abdomen placed over her thighs.Both feet and ankles sticking out to the right. Lower portion of back touching the ground.
6 ) During Jalsa and Qaida (sitting between Sajdah and during Attahyat) men sit on their left ankle and their right foot’s fingers are twisted while women sit on floor and their both ankles and feet sticking out towards right hand side.