The Obligations of the Prayer

The Obligations [Waajibaat] of the Prayer:

The obligations of the prayer are the actions and statements in the prayer which render the prayer void if omitted intentionally. If omitted due to Sahw – forgetfulness/unintentionally, they are dropped [meaning they do not have to be made up] and one has to practice Sujood as Sahw in their place. They are:

1. The Takbeerat from one state to another.They are every Takbeer in the Salaat other than Takbeeratul Ihraam at the beginning of the prayer

Refer to: al Mulakhas al Fiqhee by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan : P.105.

2. Saying Subhaana Rabee al ‘Adheem during Rukoo’.

The evidence: The Hadeeth of Hudhayfah – may Allah be pleased with him – that he heard the Messenger of Allah - صلى الله عليه وسلم - saying while performing Rukoo’.

“…Subhaana Rabee al ‘Adheem …” [Collected by al Imam Muslim: 6/50 #722]

The Hadeeth of ibn ‘Abbaas:

“As for Rukoo’ – glorify Allah the Mighty and Majestic during it…” [Collected by al Imam Muslim: 4/166 #479]

Refer to: Kayfiyyat Salaat an Nabee by Shaykh ibn Baaz: P.6, Sifat Salaat an Nabee by al-Albani P.132, Fiqh al ‘Ibaadaat by Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen : P.136, al Mulakhas al Fiqhee by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan : P.105.
3. Saying Subhaana Rabee al ‘Alaa during Sujood.

The evidence: The Hadeeth of Hudhayfah – may Allah be pleased with him – that he heard the Messenger of Allah - صلى الله عليه وسلم - saying while performing Rukoo’.

“…Subhaana Rabee al ‘Alaa …” [Collected by al Imam Muslim: 6/50 #772]

Refer to: Kayfiyyat Salaat an Nabee by Shaykh ibn Baaz: P.8, Sifat Salaat an Nabee by al-Albani P.145, Fiqh al ‘Ibaadaat by Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen : P.136, al Mulakhas al Fiqhee by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan : P.105.

4. The Sitting for the First Tashahhud.

Refer to: Kayfiyyat Salaat an Nabee by Shaykh ibn Baaz: P.11, Sifat Salaat an Nabee by al-Albani P.156, Fiqh al ‘Ibaadaat by Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen : P.136, al Mulakhas al Fiqhee by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan : P.106.

5. Saying: “Sami’ Allahu liman Hamidah” When raising from Rukoo’.

The evidence: The Hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah that when raising from Rukoo’, the Messenger used to say:

“Sami’ Allahu liman Hamidah…” [Collected by al Imam Muslim: 4/78 #392, an Nasaa-ee: #1060 and declared authentic by al-Albani in Tamaam al Minnah: P. 190 ]

Refer to: Kayfiyyat Salaat an Nabee by Shaykh ibn Baaz: P.7, Sifat Salaat an Nabee by al-Albani P.135, Fiqh al ‘Ibaadaat by Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen : P.136, al Mulakhas al Fiqhee by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan : P.105.

6. Saying: “Rabana walak al Hamd” after standing calmly from Rukoo’.

The evidence: The Hadeeth of ibn ‘Umar – may Allah be pleased with him – that was collected by al Bukhari #736 and Muslim #390.

The Hadeeth of Anas – may Allah be pleased with him – that was collected by Muslim #1411.

Refer to: Kayfiyyat Salaat an Nabee by Shaykh ibn Baaz: P.7, Sifat Salaat an Nabee by al-Albani P.135, Fiqh al ‘Ibaadaat by Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen : P.136, al Mulakhas al Fiqhee by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan : P.105.

7. Saying: “Rabighfirlee” or “Allahumma ighfirlee” between the two prostrations.

Refer to: Kayfiyyat Salaat an Nabee by Shaykh ibn Baaz: P.8, Sifat Salaat an Nabee by al-Albani P.135, Fiqh al ‘Ibaadaat by Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen : P.136, al Mulakhas al Fiqhee by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan : P.105.

8. The First Tashahhud.

The evidence: The Hadeeth of ibn Mas’ood – may Allah be pleased with him that was collected by Muslim: 4/92 #402, an Nasaa-ee: #1159 and declared authentic by al-Albani in as Silsilah as Saheehah : 2/583 #878. Refer to: Kayfiyyat Salaat an Nabee by Shaykh ibn Baaz: P.11, Sifat Salaat an Nabee by al-Albani P.160, Fiqh al ‘Ibaadaat by Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen : P.136, al Mulakhas al Fiqhee by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan : P.105.

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Prints used for:

Saheeh al Bukhari: Maktabat as Safaa.
Saheeh Muslim: Maktabat as Safaa.
Kayfiyyat Salaat an Nabee: Daar ar Rahmah.
Sifat Salaat an Nabee: Maktabat al Ma’aarif.
Fiqh al ‘Ibaadaat: Daar al Athaar.
Al Mulakhas al Fiqhee: Daar al Athaar.
Salaatut Taraweeh: al Maktab al Islamee.
As Saheeh al Musnad: Daar al Athar.
Al Irwaa: Daar al ‘Aasimah.
Tamaam al Minnah: Daar ar Raayah.