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Alhamdulillah and thank you so much to Sister Iman Adriana for the wonderful usrah sessions. I love how the class is being conducted efficiently and fun. You have a very cheerful personality and also a balanced of firmness with it. This is a very good quality that everyone should have and inspires me to be like you too. May Allah SWT repays all your kindness with Jannah InsyaAllah. Wishing you all the best!! Thank you!
Continuing the Journey: Lessons from Usrah 1 and in Usrah 2
In Usrah 1, I mostly learned about Tauhid (Akidah) while in Usrah 2, I learned about Feqah (Ibadah). Akidah is the core set of beliefs that a Muslim holds, forming the foundation of their faith. It covers essential aspects of Islamic theology, including the existence and attributes of God, the role of prophets, the importance of the Quran, and the reality of the afterlife. Akidah is crucial because it provides direction and clarity to a Muslim's life, ensuring that all actions are aligned with Islamic principles. For instance, Pillars of Iman.
On the other hand, Ibadah encompasses all forms of worship, submission, and devotion to God. It includes acts of prayer (Salah), fasting (Sawm), giving charity (Zakat), and pilgrimage (Hajj), as well as broader acts of obedience in daily life. Ibadah is a vital aspect of Islamic life, demonstrating a Muslim's commitment to God and their understanding of the purpose of creation. For example, Pillars of Islam.
Title : Muslim Woman Sues Company After Facing Religious Discrimination
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUkEgb15e5E
The video highlights the story of Shahin Indorewala, a Muslim woman in Virginia, USA, who sued her former employer, Fast Trak Management, for religious discrimination.
She alleged that:
She requested to take two short 5-minute breaks during her shift to perform her daily prayers (salat).
Her request was denied by the company.
During her second interview, she brought up her need to pray. After that, she was mocked for her religious practice.
She also claimed the company’s manager made disparaging comments about her hijab and Islamic beliefs.
As a result, she filed a lawsuit, stating that her religious rights under the Civil Rights Act had been violated.
Performing Solat is a fundamental obligation in Islam regardless of the circumstances. Salah is the second pillar of Islam, after the Testimony of Faith (Syahadah) by which one becomes Muslim. It is also the head of the physical acts of worship that was brought by all of Allah’s Messengers. Salah is not just a mere act, rather it is an act with multiple benefits that signify its obligation.
Prayer was commanded by Allah ﷻ to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on his ascension to Heaven (Al-Miraj),unlike any other act of worship. This shows its greatness and confirms its obligation on all Muslims. It is mentioned in a Hadith:
“Between a man and shirk and kufr there stands his neglect of the prayer.”
[Narrated by Muslim]
According to the unanimous agreement of the Muslim scholars, a Muslim who denies Salah is considered an apostate and he/she should be asked to renounce, and if he/she does not, he/she is supposed to be killed.
Salah is one of the most virtuous deeds as mentioned in the following hadith:
“A man said to Ibn Mas’ud: ‘Which deed is most virtuous?’ He said: ‘I asked Allah’s Messenger (that). He said: “Salah at the beginning of its time.” I asked him: “What is after that O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Being dutiful to one’s parents.” I said: “What is after that [O Messenger of Allah]?” He said: “Jihad in the Way of Allah.“
[At- Tirmidhi, 173]
Prophet ﷺ said:
“The first matter that the slave will be brought to account for on the Day of Judgment is the prayer. If it is sound, then the rest of his deeds will be sound. And if it is bad, then the rest of his deeds will be bad.”
[Recorded by al-Tabarani]
Therefore, we should do our best to perfect our Salah, so as to perfect our deeds.
Pillars of Salah
Meaning of the Pillars of Prayer
Rukun in terms of language means the foundation or pillar. Therefore, in simple terms, the pillars of prayer mean the actions that are organized, without it will make the prayer not be complete and valid.
In Mazhab Syafie, there are 13 pillars of Salah :
Intention
Standing upright
Takbiratul Ihram
Reciting al-Fatihah
Ruku`with tomakninah
Iktidal with tomakninah
Prostration (sujud) with tomakninah
Sitting between two prostrations with tomakninah
Sitting for the final tahiyat with tomakninah
Reciting the final tahiyat
Reciting blessings upon the Messenger of Allah
Giving greetings (salam)
Orderly (tertib)
The pillars of prayer must be known and implemented in prayer. Prayer is invalid if any of the pillars is omitted.
Division of Prayer Pillars
In the 13 pillars of prayer, these pillars are divided into three parts, namely fi'li, qauli and qalbi.
The meaning of Qalbi is the pillar involving the heart
The meaning of Qauli is the pillar involving words or recitation.
While the Fi’li pillar is the pillar involving movement or action
Assalamualaikum hi there, and welcome to my blog!
I am Nurnadia Adreana binti Zulkarnain (2416854). I am currently a first year second semester student of Kulliyyah of Engineering , from Department of Civil Engineering.
Things I love : finding meaning in small things, cats, random facts
These notes are pieces of my quiet thoughts, about what i gained throughout this course
(Usrah 2). May we both find peace in listening, understanding, and growing—one small reflection at a time. Until next time, take care and keep your heart open. 🌙✨
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