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Some mistakes made concerning the manner of raising the hands with the Takbeer

Some Mistakes Made concerning the manner of raising the hands With the Takbeer

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Bismillaah Al-Hamdulillaah wa salatu wa salaamu 'ala rasulullaah Amma-ba'd

Some Mistakes Made concerning the manner of raising the hands With the Takbeer

From the contradictions of the Sunnah regarding the manner of raising the hands with the Takbeer, is what some of the worshipers do. From that:

1. Raising the hands under the shoulders to the pectorals. 2. Bending the fingers of the hand. 3. That he turns the bottoms of the hands towards the face or he makes them face each other. 4. That he separate his hands much from the sides of his shoulders with the Takbeer. 5. That he raise one hand without raising the other. 6. That he flap his hands about with the Takbeer. 7. That he raise his hands over his head.

All of these descriptions oppose the Sunnah!

Taken from: Explanation of the Prophet's Prayer Described, by Shaykh Muhammad Baazmool (hafidhahullaah) Translated by: Raha ibn Donald Batts

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The Correct Manner of Raising the Hands In The Prayer, by Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah)

Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-'Uthaymeen was asked: What is the manner and place of raising the hands? There are some who raise the hands to the chest, and some who raise them to their lower part of their chests. Please clarify for us the correct manner in this. And may Allaah reward you.

Shaykh al-'Uthaymeen answered: Raising of the hands in the prayer is in four places/times:

First: During the Takbeeratul Ihraam (The Opening/Beginning of the Salaat) Second: While going to Rukoo' (bowing position) Third: After rising from the Rukoo' And the fourth place is at the rising from the first Tashahhud [1]

[And as for the way of raising the hands]:

The hands are not to be raised past the height of the (upper) tips of the ears,or (you can raise the hands) to the ear lobes, or to the shoulders. [2] This is the Sunnaah. Meaning either you raise your hands to the top of the ears, or to the height of the ear lobes, or to the shoulders.

As for raising the hands to (the height of) the chest, then this is wrong. In reality this action is useless, and there isno reward for the person who does this. This is because this action (raising the hands to the chest) has not come in the Sunnah, and nor does this action bring tranquility. So it is just a movement of an action that is not legislated; thus, this will be from the actions that are not part of the salaat and are in vain.

Therefore, we tell our brothers and sisters who are diligent on acting upon the Sunnah, (especially) in raising the hands: The least is that they should raise their hands to the shoulders, or (they could do more) and raise them to the ear lobes, or to the upper part of the ears."

And it is best, that you do this one at a time, and the next some other time. So as to revive the Sunnah in all its aspects and actions.

Footnotes:

[1] This in reference to the hadeeth in Saheeh Bukhaaree from Ibn 'Umar (radiallaahu 'anhuma): "When the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) stood for prayer, he raised his hands until they were at the level of his shoulders then said, 'Allaahu akbar,' and he would do that when he said, 'Allaahu akbar' for the bowing. And when he raised his head from bowing, he raised them like that as well and then said 'Sami' Allaahu liman hamidah, Rabbana walakal hamd.'"

In another narration, also in Saheeh Bukhaaree, Ibn 'Umar reported, "When Allaah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) stood from the second rak'ah, he said 'Allaahu akbar' and raised his hands." This has also been narrated in the hadeeth of Abee Humayd as-Saa'idee (radiallaahu 'anhu). See Saheeh Sunan Abu Daawood by Imaam al-Albaanee, no. 670.

* It should be noted that raising the hands is also authenticated while rising from every (applicable) rak'ah. Shaykh al-'Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) did not mention this. Please refer back to Sifaatu-Salaat an-Nabee (The Prophet's Prayer Described) of al-Imaam al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah).

[For example, Shaykh Al-Albaanee mentioned in the footnotes under the chapter "Standing up for the Third, and then the Fourth Rak'ah" that there isa hadeeth with an authentic chain in Abu 'Awaanah and Nasaa`ee that proves the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to sometimes raise his hands when rising for the fourth rak'ah.]

[2] The above hadeeth in Saheeh Bukhaaree from Ibn 'Umar states the proof for raising the hands to the levelof the shoulders. As for raising themto the ears, it is in the report of Maalik bin al-Huwayrith (radiallaahu 'anhu) who said: "I saw the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) raise his hands when he said 'Allaahu akbar,' when he bowed, and when he raised his head from bowing, until they extended to the level of his ears." See Saheeh Sunan Abu Daawood by Imaam al-Albaanee, no. 670.

[Shaykh Al-Albaanee wrote in The Prophet's Prayer Described, under the Chapter "Raising The Hands":

He (salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would raise his hands sometimes with the takbeer [4], sometimes after the takbeer [5], and sometimes before it. [6]

"He would raise them with fingers apart [not spaced out, nor together]," [7] and "he would put them level with his shoulders" [8], although occasionally, "he would raise them until they were level with [the tops of] his ears." [9]

4- Bukhaaree, Nasaa`ee

5- ibid

6- Bukhaaree, Abu Daawood

7- Abu Daawood, Ibn Khuzaimah (1/62/2, 64/1), Tammaam & Haakim who declared it saheeh, and Dhahabee agreed

8- Bukhaaree, Nasaa`ee

9- Bukhaaree, Abu Daawood ]

Translation by: Abu Waheeda as-salafee Source: The Correct Manner of Raising the Hands In The Prayer by Shaikh al-'Uthaimeen

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Imam Ahmad: Whoever prohibits people from raising their hands during the prayer (at the start of the prayer, before ruku', after ruku') is an Innovator!

Narrated by Nafi': Whenever Ibn 'Umar started the prayer with Takbeer, he used to raise his hands. Whenever he bowed, he used to raise his hands (before bowing) and also used to raise his hands on saying, "Sami' Allaahu Liman Hamida", and he used to do the same on rising from the second Rak'a (for the 3rd Rak'a). Ibn 'Umar said: "The Prophet used to do the same." [Bukhaaree, The Book of The Characteristics of the Prayer]

In his Saheeh, Imam Muslim (rahimahullaah) included a chapter: The Desirability of Raising The Hands Opposite The Shoulders at the Time Of Beginning The Prayer and at the Time of Bowing and at the Time of Returning to the Erect Position after Bowing. In this chapter are six ahadeeth, narrated by various companions.

Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee (hafidhahullaah) relayed that Imam Ahmad (rahimahullaah) said: "Whoever prohibits people from raising their hands during the prayer (at the start of the prayer, before ruku', and after ruku') is an Innovator!

'Abdullaah Ibn 'Umar (radiallaahu 'ahumma) would gather pebbles to throw at whoever he saw not raising his hands during the prayer - to show his rejection of them - because they opposed the Sunnah of Muhammad (salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam)." [Sharh Ibaana Sughraa]

Source: http://twitter.com/aburemlah/status/285634267621519360/photo/1

[May Allaah be pleased with all the companions and have mercy on all the true scholars who have passed, and preserve the living Salafee scholars, and their Salafee students.]

A brother (may Allaah reward him generously) brought to attention the fact that in Imam Al-Albaanee's highly beneficial book The Prophet's Prayer Described, there is a tremendous related benefit. In the footnotes under the chapter of Rukoo' (Bowing), In-sha`Allaah you will find the following gem:

'Abdullaah ibn Ahmad reported from his father [Imam Ahmad, rahimahullaah] in his Masaa`il (p. 60): "It is related from 'Uqbah bin 'Aamir (radiallaahu 'anhu) that he said about a man raising his hands during prayer, 'he earns ten good deeds for each such movement.'" This is supported by the hadeeth Qudsee: "...he who intends a good deed and then does it, Allaah writes it down with Himselfas from ten to seven hundred good deeds." [Transmitted by Bukhaaree & Muslim, rahimahumullaah] See Saheeh at-Targheeb, no. 16. [END OF FOOTNOTE]

Maa-sha`Allaah.

That's at least 430 deeds a day over the course of the five obligatory prayers- not counting the optional prayers and not counting raising the hands when rising for the second rak'ah and fourth rak'ah.

Allaah said:

ميِحَر ٌ روُفَغ ُهَّللاَو ْمُكَبوُنُذ ْمُكَل ْرِفْغَيَو ُهَّللا ُمُكْبِبْحُي يِنوُعِبَّتاَف َهَّللا َنوُّبِحُت ْمُتْنُك ْنِإ ْلُق

Say (Oh Muhammad to mankind): "If you (really) love Allaah, then follow me (i.e. accept Tawheed, follow the Qur`aan and the Sunnah), Allaah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allaah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Aali Imran, ayah 31)

Refusing to raise the hands is one matter. Preventing others is another matter.

For more on the tremendous importance of following the Prophet (salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and his Sahaaba, click here.

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Wisdom For Raising The Hands in Salat

In her commentary on Buloogh al-Maram, Umm 'Abdillaah al-Waadi'iyyah (hafidhahallaah) said:

"And there are books by Imam Al Bukharee (rahimahullaah) that have a section regarding the raising of the hands in the salaah. The People of Knowledge have differed onto the wisdom of raising the hands.

1. Some of them said it is surrendering, since a captive - when he is defeated - would raise his hands, which is a sign of surrendering. 2. It was also said that it has the exaltation of Allaah, and following of the Messenger ( 3 .)ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص. It was also said it is an indication of exaltation of that which he has entered (i.e. the salaah) and it was said other than that."

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Noble initiative — TV ads prod people to pray ref: http://www.arabnews .com/?page= 1&section=0&article=116437&d=18&m=11&y=2008&pix=kingdom. jpg&category=Kingdom   JEDDAH: Wanting to use their skills for a good cause, a group of four professionals came up with the idea of using television advertisements to encourage people to observe the Islamic prayer — an idea that gave birth to the Aqim Salatak (Establish Prayer) television advertisements. "   Back in 1999 we thought to ourselves that we have the ability to promote products. So why shouldn't we try to help people," said one of the founders, who requested anonymity saying the group is seeking reward from God and does not want publicity.   The Aqim Salatak advertisements have been made in the same way advertisements for ordinary products are developed. Using market research techniques, the group says it gained an insight into what triggers people's attitude to religiously reforming themselves.   The initial advertising campaign, which appeared on channels run by the Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC) back in 2000, was carried out in three stages, starting with a powerful wakeup call to attract attention and then moving on to more encouraging messages about the rewards of praying.   The team said the first advertisement had a profound impact on viewers. The advertisement told the story of a careless youth who, having spent most of his time chatting online and not praying, dies seated with his laptop. It then ends with a scene of his father burying him.   The advertisement also carried the slogan "Aqim Salatak Qabl Mamatak" (Pray Before You Die). Some viewers, however, criticized it for the powerful grave scene. "We never faced a single problem with the advertisement, everything went according to plan ... the MBC group was extremely supportive of this campaign," said one of the founders. "The first three stages were very well received and through market research we managed to see positive effects on our target group," said another member of the team.   After a four-year break, the group has now decided to run a few more advertisements under the motto "Aqim Salatak, Hayatak Ikhtiyaratak" (Pray, Your Life Is Your Choice). "When you do something that powerful you want to come back stronger," said a member of the team. He added that advertisements target young Saudis between the age of 16 and 24. "Young boys and girls who are busy with life and do not feel praying is an integral part of their lives … our primary target group includes young Arabs between 16 and 24; our secondary target group includes everyone around the world," he said.   The advertisements, which are the fourth phase of the project, are still in the introductory teaser phase. The campaign this time round is not only confined to television.   "During the half time of a major football match, players from both teams prayed in the soccer field and we distributed T-shirts, hats and other stuff," said the team, adding that they are planning to repeat the same in the near future. The group said research has shown that following the first advertisement in 2000, 25 percent of people who did not pray began to do so.   The current advertisement, which is being aired on MBC, is to be followed by a second part that will be aired later this month.

Easy Peasy But Only A Few Do It

`Abdullah bin `Amr reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

There are two acts that no Muslim worshiper does consistently but that he will enter Jannah. And though they are easy , only few people perform them:

After each of the five prayers, say tasbih (SubhanAllah) ten times, tahmid (alhamdulillah) ten times and takbir(allahu akbar) ten times. This makes one hundred and fifty (daily extollments) by tongue, and one thousand five hundred (good deeds) in the scale.
Upon going to bed, say takbir thirty four times, tahmid thirty three times, and tasbih thirty three times. This makes one hundred extollments by tongue and and one thousand good deeds in the scale.
So who among you would commit two thousand five hundred sins in one day( to counter that)?

The Prophet then added:

Satan comes to a person while he is ready to sleep, and makes him fall asleep before he finishes saying them; and he comes to him after the prayer and reminds him of something he needs to do instead of saying them.

Recorded by Abu Dawud, at Tirmithi and others. Verified to be authentic by al-Albani (Sahih ut Targhib wat-Tarhib)
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Regarding the Person Who Fasts but has Abandoned the Prayer

Regarding the Person Who Fasts but has Abandoned the Prayer

Author: Ash-Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez bin Baaz (rahimahullah)

Source: Tuhfat-ul-Akhwaani bi-Ajwibah Muhimmah Tata’alluqu bi-Arkaan-il-Islaami, Page 177-178

Translator: Aboo ‘Imraan al-Mekseekee

Question: What is the ruling of the one, who fasts but has abandoned the

prayer, is his fast accepted?

Answer: What is correct is that the one who has abandoned the prayer

deliberately, has disbelieved and committed Kufr Akbar (the type of disbelief

that expels one from Islam), so due to this his fasting is not correct nor are any

of the remaining acts of worship that he does until he repents to Allah The

Glorified, based on the statement of Allah The Mighty & Majestic:

وَلَوْ أَشْرَكُو ا لَحَبِطَ عَنْھُم مَّا كَانُواْ يَعْمَلُونَ

“And if they had associated others with Allah in worship, all that they

used to do would have been of no benefit to them.”

[Soorat-ul-An'aam: 88]

And what has been conveyed from its meaning in the Quranic verses and

Prophetic Narrations.

Regarding the Person Who Fasts but has Abandoned the Prayer





And a group from the People of Knowledge held the opinion that the one who

does this has not disbelieved and that his fasting is not rendered invalid nor are

any of his acts of worship that he preformed if he affirmed the obligation but

rather he abandoned the prayer out of negligence and laziness.

However the first statement is what is correct and that he disbelieves when

abandoning it deliberately even if he affirmed the obligation based on the many

evidences, from them is the statement of the Prophet (may the peace & blessings of

Allah be upon him):

“Between a man and between Kufr (disbelief) and Shirk (associating

partners with Allah) is the abandonment of the prayer.”

Related by Muslim in his Saheeh from the narration of Jaabir bin ‘Abdillah (may

Allah be pleased with them both).

In addition to his statement (may the peace & blessings of Allah be upon him):

“The covenant between us and between them is the prayer, so whoever

leaves it off has disbelieved.”

Related by Imam Ahmad and the People of the Four Sunan with a chain of

transmission that is authentic, from the narration of Buraydah bin al-Husayn al-

Aslamee (may Allah be pleased with him).

And al-‘Alaamah Ibn-ul-Qayyim (rahimahullah) has expanded the statements

regarding this in an independent treatise concerning the rulings of prayer and

abandoning it, it is a beneficial treatise suitable for review and to be benefited

from.