WITR , can any1 plz tell how to read 3 witr in ishas prayer , starting from 1st rakah to the 3rd step by step?

Answer 1

hablas ingles?

Answer 2

there is only one way of the salah which is coming from the prophet , there shouldn't be sects in isla , it is only one way , and the prphet is the best model for .

that link for praying is good:

http://www.islam-guide.com/cgi-bin/goto.cgi?http://english.islamway.com/prayer/BegSound.htm

the witr prayers , u can either pray it one rakah , or three in continous with no tashahood in between, or u can pray 2 rakah , the start the last rakah .

note that the witer prayer , should be odd numer and never do 2 witer in one night.

asslamo alikum(peace be upon u).

Answer 3

Sister, I am still learning myself but this might help.

http://www.geocities.com/babataweezdua/salaat.htm

Answer 4

What?

Answer 5

sorry, I gave that up for Lent...

Answer 6

The minimum number of rak’ahs for Witr is one rak’ah, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Witr is one rak'ah at the end of the night.” Narrated by Muslim, 752. And he (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The night prayers are two (rak’ahs) by two, but if one of you fears that dawn is about to break, let him pray one rak’ah to make what he has prayed odd-numbered.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 911; Muslim, 749. If a person limits himself to praying one rak’ah, then he has performed the Sunnah. But Witr may also be three or five or seven or nine.

If a person prays three rak’ahs of Witr this may be done in two ways, both of which are prescribed in sharee’ah:

1 – To pray them one after another, with one tashahhud, because of the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) who said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used not to say the tasleem in the (first) two rakahs of Witr. According to another version: “He used to pray Witr with three rak'ahs and he did not sit except in the last of them.” Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 3/234; al-Bayhaqi, 3/31. al-Nawawi said in al-Majmoo’ (4/7): it was narrated by al-Nasaa’i with a hasan isnaad, and by al-Bayhaqi with a saheeh isnaad.

2 – Saying the tasleem after two rak'ahs, then praying one rak’ah on its own, because of the report narrated from Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him), that he used to separate the two rak'ahs from the single rak'ah with a tasleem, and he said that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to do that. Narrated by Ibn Hibbaan (2435); Ibn Hajar said in al-Fath (2/482): its isnaad is qawiy (strong).

But if he prays Witr with five or seven rak’ahs, then they should be continuous, and he should only recite one tashahhud in the last of them and say the tasleem, because of the report narrated by ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) who said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to pray thirteen rak’ahs at night, praying five rak’ahs of Witr, in which he would not sit except in the last rak’ah. Narrated by Muslim, 737.

And it was narrated that Umm Salamah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to pray Witr with five or seven (rak’ahs) and he did not separate between them with any salaam or words. Narrated by Ahmad, 6/290; al-Nasaa’i, 1714. al-Nawawi said: Its isnaad is jayyid. Al-Fath al-Rabbaani, 2/297. and it was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i.

If he prays Witr with nine rak’ahs, then they should be continuous and he should sit to recite the tashahhud in the eighth rak'ah, then stand up and not say the tasleem, then he should recite the tashahhud in the ninth rak’ah and then say the tasleem. It was narrated in Muslim (746) from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to pray nine rak’ahs in which he did not sit except in the eighth, when he would remember Allaah, praise Him and call upon Him, then he would get up and not say the tasleem, and he would stand up and pray the ninth (rak’ah), then he would sit and remember Allaah and praise Him and call upon Him, then he would say a tasleem that we could hear.

If he prayed Witr with eleven rak’ahs, he would say the tasleem after each two rak’ahs, then pray one rak’ah at the end.

The less perfect way of praying Witr and what is to be recited therein:

The less perfect way in Witr is to pray two rak'ahs and say the tasleem, then to pray one rak’ah and say the tasleem. It is permissible to say one tasleem, but one should say one tashahhud not two, as stated above.

In the first rak’ah one should recite Sabbih isma rabbika al-‘a’la (“Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High” – Soorat al-A’la 87). In the second one should recite Soorat al-Kaafiroon (109), and in the third Soorat al-Ikhlaas (112).

Al-Nasaa’i (1729) narrated that Ubayy ibn Ka’b said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to recite in Witr Sabbih isma rabbika al-‘a’la (“Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High” – Soorat al-A’la 87), Qul yaa ayyuha’l-kaafiroon (“Say: O disbeliever…” – Soorat al-Kaafiroon 109) and Qul Huwa Allaahu ahad (“Say: He is Allaah, the One” – Soorat al-Ikhlaas 112). Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i.

All these ways of offering Witr prayer have been mentioned in the Sunnah, but the best way is not to stick to one particular way; rather one should do it one way one time and another way another time, so that one will have done all the Sunnahs
Source : Islam QA

Correct Time for Tahajjud

The time of Tahajjud extends from the time of Isha until Subh Sadiq [true dawn]. Ahadith related from Hadhrat Aa'isha :anha: state that Nabi :saw: sometimes performed Tahajjud in the early portion of the night and on occasions when half the night had passed. However, towards the latter part of his life he frequently performed it in the last portion of the night. As the night progresses, Allah Ta'ala's Mercy and Blessings increase. Hence, the last sixth of the night is most preferred. [Maktoobat Shaikh ul Islaam 77 p 202 - Fatawa Rahimiya vol 2 p 376]

Dua to Assist in Waking Up for Tahajjud

A person remarked to Abdullah bin Abbas :anhu:, "I always intend awakening in the last portion of the night to perform Salaat but sleep overpowers me." Ibne Abbas :anhu: replied, "Before sleeping recite from "QUL LAW KAANAL BAHRU MIDADAL..." to the end of Surah Kahf. Allah Ta'ala will waken you at whatever time you intend rising." [Tha'labi-Ma'ariful Quraan vol 5]

Number of Rakaats in Tahajjud

The number of rakaats performed by Nabi :saw: varied according to the prevailing circumstances. Although on certain occasions sufficient time was available, Nabi :saw: would perform less rakaats reciting lengthy Qiraat. [Khasa'ile Nabawee p 156]

Deducing from the various narrations four to twelve rakaats in units of two or four have been recommended. [Imdaadul Fatawa vol 1 -Baab finnawaafil / Maraqiyul Falah]

However if two rakaats are performed in the prescribed time it will be regarded as Tahajjud. [Raddul Mukhtaar 1/715]

Ref: Tahajjud Explained (http://www.alinaam.org.za/library/tahajjud3.htm)


Witr

Niyya will be for 3 Witr Wajib

1st Rakat

1. Start with Takbir -e- Tahrima
2. Thana ( SubhanakAllah Humma Wabi...)
3. Ta'awuz (A'oodhu..)
4. Tasmia (Bismillah..)
5. Al-Fatiha
6. Tasmia (if reciting from beginning of Sura)
7. Sura
8. Ruku+Sujud

2nd Rakat

9. Repeat 4 - 8 above
10. Sit for Tashahhud - Attihiyyat upto 'Abduhoo WaRaSooluh ( i.e. stop before reciting Durood -e- Ibrahim )
12. Say "Allahu Akbar" and Stand Up for Third Rakaat

3rd Rakat

13. Repeat 4 - 7
14. Say "Allahu Akbar" and Raise the Hands ( as done when initiating Salaah)
15. Recite Dua -e- Qunoot* (see below)
16. Perform Ruku+Sujood
17. Sit again, Recite Attihiyyat, Durood Shareef, Dua
18. End with Salaams

*Dua -e- Qunoot

Arabic Here (http://www.markazulmaarif.org/ebooks/teachingofislam/part7.htm) (Note: It's at end of page. The format is bit confusing with the boxes. You will recite across as if on one line from right (box) to left, and not per box. Ignore boxes! )

Transliteration/Audio Here (http://www.islamcan.com/salat/duas/index.shtml) ( Its the Second Qunut, Not First)


I've listed the manner of performing Witr in an ordered form for clarification. The details can be found in any Hanafi Salah Kitaab e.g.

1. This three-Rak'ah Salah is offered during the Isha Salah 2. First the two Rak'ahs are performed and after completing the Tashahhud stand up in the original position with the arms folded. 3. After reciting " BISMILLAH" and "ALHAMDO" and a Surah, say "ALLAHU AKBAR" raising the hands upto the ears and folding them below the navel. 4. Thereafter recite the DU'A QUNOOT (softly) ( Ref: Taleemul Haq (http://www.markazulmaarif.org/ebooks/teachingofislam/part7.htm) )

If a person is regular at waking up for Tahajjud then it would be best to perform the Witr Salaah after the Tahajjud. Otherwise one should perform their Witr at time of Isha Salaah due to it being an obligatory Salaah ( Wajib ) and fear of missing it. As with Fard Salaah, if the Witr Salah is also missed, one will have to make up for it ( Mufti Ebrahim Desai (http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=1980) )

Hope that helps to explain :insh: the Witr Salaah according to the Ahnaf