Noor
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Celestial Masjid

الصَّلَاةُ مِعْرَاجُ الْمُؤْمِنِ

The ascension of the believer

The Guide
to Prayers

"The first matter that the slave will be brought to account for on the Day of Judgment is the prayer."

Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj

The Divine Gift

Unlike all other commandments which were sent down to Earth via the Angel Jibreel (AS), the command for Salah was so paramount that Allah invited the Prophet Muhammad to the heavens to receive it directly.

During the Night Journey (Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj), the Prophet ascended through the seven heavens, meeting previous prophets, until he reached the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary (Sidrat al-Muntaha), a place no angel could pass.

Initially, 50 prayers a day were prescribed. As the Prophet descended, Prophet Musa (AS) advised him to ask for a reduction, knowing the burden it would be on the Ummah. The Prophet returned to his Lord multiple times, until the prayers were reduced to five.

وَجَاءَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَجَاءَ الْمُؤْمِنَاتُ وَاسْتَجَابُوا لِلَّهِ وَلِلرَّسُولِ وَصَدَّقُوا بِنُورِهِ وَآتَاهُمْ أُجُورَهُمْ مَرَّتَيْنِ

"The believers, men and women, who respond to Allah and the Messenger, and who believe in the Light which has been sent down from Allah, will be admitted to Gardens beneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein forever, and Allah will be pleased with them, and they will be pleased with Him. This is the greatest triumph."

This is the majesty of Salah. We perform five, but we are rewarded for fifty. It is our daily ascension, our direct meeting with the Divine, and the anchor of our souls in a turbulent world.

أَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ

The Pillars of Time

Five anchors throughout the day to re-align the heart with its Creator.

Dawn
The Dawn Prayer

Fajr

الصَّلَاةُ الْفَجْرِ

Before the world awakens and the sun breaks the horizon, the believer stands before Allah. It is a time of pure tranquility, where the angels of the night and the angels of the day witness the recitation of the Quran.

2 Rakats Sunnah (Highly Recommended)
2 Rakats Fard (Obligatory)

Wisdom

"The two Rakats (Sunnah) of Fajr are better than this world and everything in it." (Muslim)

Midday
The Midday Prayer

Dhuhr

الصَّلَاةُ الظُّهْرِ

In the peak of the day's hustle, when the sun passes its zenith, Dhuhr pulls us out of our worldly distractions. It is a moment to hit pause, reset our intentions, and remember our ultimate purpose.

4 Rakats Sunnah
4 Rakats Fard (Obligatory)
2 Rakats Sunnah
Afternoon
The Afternoon Prayer

Asr

الصَّلَاةُ الْعَصْرِ

The middle prayer, often the hardest to catch due to the fatigue of the day or the rush of returning home. Yet, it carries immense weight. The shadows lengthen, reminding us that time is slipping away.

4 Rakats Sunnah (Ghair Muakkadah)
4 Rakats Fard (Obligatory)

Warning

"Whoever leaves the Asr prayer, all his good deeds will be annulled." (Bukhari)

Sunset
The Sunset Prayer

Maghrib

الصَّلَاةُ الْمَغْرِبِ

As the sun sets and the day officially ends in the Islamic calendar, we transition from light to dark. It is a moment of gratitude for the day that has passed and seeking protection for the coming night.

3 Rakats Fard (Obligatory)
2 Rakats Sunnah
Night
The Night Prayer

Isha

الصَّلَاةُ الْعِشَاءِ

The final seal of the day. As darkness envelopes the earth, the believer stands in peaceful submission, closing their daily account with the remembrance of Allah, ending the day as it began.

4 Rakats Sunnah (Ghair Muakkadah)
4 Rakats Fard (Obligatory)
2 Rakats Sunnah
3 Rakats Witr (Essential)

الدُّعَاءُ مُخُّ الْعِبَادَةِ

The Words of Ascension

The sacred words spoken during the physical movements of prayer.

Initial Opening

Wajahtu

وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي فَطَرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَبِذَلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ

"I have turned my face towards Him Who has created the heavens and the earth, as a true believer, and I am not of the polytheists. Indeed, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of the worlds..."

Opening

Takbiratul Ihram

اللَّهُمَّ أَكْبَرَ

"Allah is the Greatest"

Pronounced while raising hands to begin the prayer, symbolizing throwing the world behind you.

Standing

Sana (Istiftah)

سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ وَلَا إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ

"Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praises are due to You, and blessed is Your name, and exalted is Your Majesty, and there is none worthy of worship besides You."

Bowing (Ruku)

Tasbeeh in Ruku

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ

"Glory be to my Lord, the Almighty"

Recited 3, 5, or 7 times while bowing in absolute reverence.

Prostration (Sujud)

Tasbeeh in Sujud

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَى

"Glory be to my Lord, the Most High"

The closest a servant is to their Lord is in Sujud. Recited 3 times.

Sitting

Tashahhud

التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَى عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ

"All compliments, prayers and pure words are due to Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah..."

Final Sitting

Durood Ibrahim

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

"O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious..."