Salaat ad-Duhaa (Forenoon prayer)
Contributor: with notes from As-San`aani‘s commenta
Date: 2007-07-25
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Subject: prayer
Title: Salaat ad-Duhaa (Forenoon prayer)
Created on: Wed Jul 25 21:22:23 -0400 2007
Updated on: Wed Jul 25 21:22:23 -0400 2007
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Abstract: ... 44 users rated this article 4.15 out of 5 Most Popular Narrated `Aisha radiyallahu `anhaa: Allah’s Messenger sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam used to pray four rak`at in Duha prayer and added whatever Allah wished for him. [Reported by Muslim] Let it be known that Ishraaq, Salaat ul-Awwabin and Duha are different names that stand for identically the same forenoon prayer. The time of this prayer starts with the sunrise and goes on until one-fourth of the day. The least number of Rak`at of Duha prayer are two and the maximum is twelve. The preferable among them are four which is supported and approved by the Ahadith of the Prophet sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam. It may also be remembered that this prayer is a Sunnah of former Messengers as they used to offer it during their times. Hence this prayer is a Sunnah and mustahabb (desirable). As to the matter of this prayer being called a Bid`ah (innovation) by `Umar radiyallahu `anhu, it only alludes to the fact that if someone develops a habit of continually offering it, it may be regarded as an innovation, as the Prophet sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam did not always offer it. Narrated Zaid bin Arqam radiyallahu `anhu: Allah’s Messenger sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam, "The prayer of those who are penitent is offered when the young wean... [Full Article...]
