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Islam signifies the subjection of all activities in all walks of life to the Law of God Almighty, and leaving nothing to the whims and fancies of anyone else.

Prayers: A Special Connection with God

Islam signifies the subjection of all activities in all walks of life to the Law of God Almighty, and leaving nothing to the whims and fancies of anyone else.

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During Ramadan, many of us attend taraweeh (night prayers) at the masjid. Some of us stay until the Imam leads us in witr (a final supplementary prayer). For many of us, this can amount to over two hours of prayer time and for many of us, we understand almost nothing.

How Can I Enjoy Listening to the Qur’an in Taraweeh When I Don’t Understand What Is Being Recited?

During Ramadan, many of us attend taraweeh (night prayers) at the masjid. Some of us stay until the Imam leads us in witr (a final supplementary prayer). For many of us, this can amount to over two hours of prayer time and for many of us, we understand almost nothing.

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1) Is Tarawih Sunnah or obligatory? 2) Some people pray Tarawih very quickly, how is it to do so? 3) Is it compulsory to recite the complete Qur'an in Tarawih and is it necessary that the followers should listen to the whole Qur'an?

Q & A Session on Tarawih and Ramadan

1) Is Tarawih Sunnah or obligatory? 2) Some people pray Tarawih very quickly, how is it to do so? 3) Is it compulsory to recite the complete Qur'an in Tarawih and is it necessary that the followers should listen to the whole Qur'an?

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Dr. Zakir Naik tells about the situation when a person wants to pray more Rak`ahs (units) other than Tarawih at the time of Tahajjud. Should he void the congregational Witr behind the imam and pray the Witr in Tahajjud or not? Watch this video to know the answer.

How to Offer Tahajjud Prayer After Tarawih

Dr. Zakir Naik tells about the situation when a person wants to pray more Rak`ahs (units) other than Tarawih at the time of Tahajjud. Should he void the congregational Witr behind the imam and pray the Witr in Tahajjud or not? Watch this video to know the answer.

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I converted to Islam recently and my work schedule does now allow me to pray Tarawhi prayer. What should I do? I also read the Qur'an in Arabic, but I do not understand it. Can I continue reading the Qur'an? Watch this episode to know the answer to these questions.

Work Schedule and Tarawih Prayer

I converted to Islam recently and my work schedule does now allow me to pray Tarawhi prayer. What should I do? I also read the Qur'an in Arabic, but I do not understand it. Can I continue reading the Qur'an? Watch this episode to know the answer to these questions.

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Merits of Prostration in Prayer

"Whenever a Muslim performs a prostration for God's sake, God raises him one degree and absolves him of one offence." Click to read more about the merits of prostration in Prayer.

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If a certain hardship or test is meant to reflect Allah's wisdom and purpose, passing such a test is indicative of His mercy and compassion. Thus the Muslims could feel content, confident and free of worry about the past and the future.

Changing the Qiblah: A Test for the Believers

If a certain hardship or test is meant to reflect Allah's wisdom and purpose, passing such a test is indicative of His mercy and compassion. Thus the Muslims could feel content, confident and free of worry about the past and the future.

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Two momentous events in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) bear special significance as regards the institution of Prayer (Salah) in Islam: The Mi`raj (the Prophet's Ascension) and the change of the qiblah from Jerusalem to Makkah.

Significance of the Change of Qiblah

Two momentous events in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) bear special significance as regards the institution of Prayer (Salah) in Islam: The Mi`raj (the Prophet's Ascension) and the change of the qiblah from Jerusalem to Makkah.

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A question on women Prayer in Islam. Should women cover their feet during Prayer at Home? Watch this Show by Dr. Muhammad Salah to know the answer.

Women Prayer in Islam: Covering the Feet

A question on women Prayer in Islam. Should women cover their feet during Prayer at Home? Watch this Show by Dr. Muhammad Salah to know the answer.

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Remember that between almost every change of position we say,

Ruku`: Internal Actions

Remember that between almost every change of position we say, "Allahu Akbar." This is to remind ourselves and to alert us that Allah is greater than anything—whatever our mind is distracted with and whatever worries plague us.

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