Congregational Prayer by Dr. Saalih ibn Ghaanim al-Sadlaan|Al-Basheer Publications

SKU: 21969
UPC: 9781891540103
Author: Dr. Saalih ibn Ghaanim al-Sadlaan
Language: English
Binding: Soft Cover
Pages: 276
Size cm:14x22
Publisher :Al-Basheer Publications
Weight: 445g

This essential work by Dr. al-Sadlaan explores the significance of Congregational Prayer in Islam, covering its wisdom, virtues, legal status, and key fiqh aspects. Topics include mosque attendance, repeating prayers, taraweeh in Ramadan, and women’s participation, making it invaluable for Muslim leaders and Imams.

Al-Basheer Publications

• Dr. Saalih ibn Ghaanim al-Sadlaan

Page 01:Congregational Prayer صلاة الجماعة By Dr. Saalih ibn Ghaanim al-Sadlaan Professor, College of Shariah Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University Translated by Abu Rumaysah BLICATIONS ER PUBLI &TRANSLA BERK
Page 02:Congregational Prayer صلاة الجماعة للأستاذ صالح بن غانم السدلان نقله إلى الإنجليزية أبو رميصة The congregational prayer is one of the most important outward manifestations of Islam. Prayer is of extreme importance to the well-being of a person's religion. But prayer in Islam is more than just an individual spiritual experience. It is meant to be performed in a congregation the foundation of Muslim society as a whole. In this work, Dr. al-Sadlaan has done an excellent job of discussing the most important fiqh topics related to the congregational prayer. The following topics are covered in this work: the wisdom behind the congregational prayer, the place for performing the congregational prayer and the virtues of attending the mosque, the legal status of the congregational prayer, repeating a prayer in congregation, performing salaat al-taraweeh of Ramadhaan in congregation, women performing the congregational prayer and many other topics. This book is essential reading for all Muslim leaders and Imaams. Al-Basheer Company for Publications and Translations 10515 E. 40th Ave. Suite #108 Denver, CO 80239-3264 U.S.A. ISBN 1-891540-10-6 $15.00 softcover S&TRANSL ISBN 1-891540-10-6 51500 9 781891 540103
Page 03:Congregational Prayer Table of Contents PUBLISHER'S INTRODUCTION. ABOUT THE AUTHOR. ............1 ............3 ...........5 TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE Recommended Books to be Read Alongside This One....................... Some Translation Conventions Used in This Book:................. English References Used in the Footnotes. .6 7 .........9 AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION.. THE MEANING OF "SALAAH" IN THE LANGUAGE AND IN THE TERMINOLOGY OF THE SHAREEAH. ..........15 The Meaning of "Salaah" in the Language...... The Meaning of Salaah in the Terminology of the Sharee'ah.. ..................15. .15 The Meaning of al-Jamaa'ah in the Language..... 15 The Meaning of al-Jamaa ah in the Terminology of the Sharee'ah..... .16 The Meaning of Salaatul Jamaa ah... .16 THE EVIDENCE FOR THE LEGITIMACY AND LEGAL STANDING OF THE PRAYER.. ....17 THE POSITION OF THE PRAYER IN ISLAM.... ..18 THE POSITION OF THE PRAYER AMONG THE OTHER ACTS OF WORSHIP. .22 THE WISDOM BEHIND THE LEGISLATION OF CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER. .....................25 THE HISTORY OF THE LEGISLATION OF CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER...... ENCOURAGEMENT TO PERFORM THE PRAYER IN ..26 CONGREGATION INTIMIDATION CONCERNING MISSING THE .30 CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER..... ...34
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Congregational Prayer
The Meaning of "Salaal' in the Language and in the Terminology of the Shareeah
The Meaning of "Salaah' in the Language
"Salaah () is the singular for the obligatory Salawaat. It is a noun that is placed in the position of the infinitive. One says: 'I prayed a salaah,' he does not say, 'I prayed tasliyyah.' Salaah from Allah means His Mercy and from the servant it means supplication and seeking forgiveness."1
The Meaning of Salaah in the Terminology of the Sharee`ah
It refers to an action consisting of specific pillars and known adhkaar (specific words) that have to meet specific conditions and is performed at set times. Or, it refers to a set of sayings and actions that are commenced by the opening takbeer and completed with the tasleem along with the presence of the intention.2
The Meaning of al-Jamaa `ah in the Language
"In the language, al-Jamaa'ah (la) is derived from jam. Jam means to gather together what was dispersed or to join something by bringing together its various parts. It is said, 'I gathered it and it gathered (jama 'tuhu fajtama`a).' Al- Jamaa ah refers to a number of people who have gathered together for a single purpose. It is also used to refer to things
Basaa`ir Dhawee at-Tamyeez fee Lataa if al-Kitaab al-`Azeez (3/434). 2 al-Qaamoos al-Fiqhee Lughatan wa Istilaahan (p. 216) of Sa`dee Abu Jaib with slight alteration.