Hadiths on Obligatory Acts of Prayer

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1 explained prophetic hadiths on "Obligatory Acts of Prayer": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category contains one authentic hadith (number 65101). It describes one of the obligatory acts of prayer: when the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) raised his back from bowing, he would say: « Sami‘a allāhu liman hamidah », that is, Allah hears whoever praises Him. This formula states, upon rising from bowing, the praise that precedes prostration, showing that every posture of prayer comes with a prescribed formula.

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حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل Allah is sufficient for us, the best guardian

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ