عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي...

Ali Bin Ibrahim, from his father, from Ibn Abu Umeyr, from Ibn Azina, from Fuzeyl Bin Yasaar, (It has been narrated) from Abu Abdullah -asws having said: ‘The Obligatory and the optional ( Salāts ) are fifty one Rak’at – from it are two Rak’at after the night (to be prayed) seated, counted as one Rak’at prayed while one is standing. The Obligatory from these are seventeen Rak’at , and the optional are thirty-four Rak’at ’. [1] Please see Ahadith in the attached document ‘ Number of Rakaat ’.

Wuzu (Ablution) and Ghusal (Bathing): Prior to Salat one must perform Wuzu – before Wuzu one must be clean, wear clean clothes. One should also know what makes Wuzu invalid. The maximum quality of water for Wuzu is (approx. 750ml) upon using more water Wuzu becomes invalid, whether to dry face and hands, please see Ahadith in the attached document ‘ Wuzu ’. Some Ahadith on ‘ Ghusal ’.

Salat Niyah (Intention) and Recitation: For offering Salat, one should have legitimate right to the place where one intends to offer Salat. The Salat recitation for men and women is the same but the standing, bowing and sitting postures are different. These are explained under a separate heading ‘instructions for ladies Salat’. Prior to offering Salat, one may like to read, the attached documents, ‘ Prerequisites of Salat ’, and ‘ Salat Niyah and praying regularly ’ .