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Khushoo’ in Salah

(Part 4)

The means of developing Khushoo’

4. Thinking about the aayaat and adhkaar being recited during the prayer and interacting with them.

The Qur’aan was revealed to be pondered over. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “(This is) a Book (the Quraan) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember.” [Saad 38:29]. No one can ponder over its verses unless he has some knowledge of the meaning of what he is reciting, so that he can think about it and be moved to tears by it.

•Another way of helping oneself to ponder over the meanings is to repeat aayaat, because this will help one to think deeply and look again at the meanings.

•Another way of helping oneself to ponder over the meanings is to memorize Quraan and various adhkaar to be recited during different parts of the prayer, so that one may recite them and think about their meanings.

5. Pausing at the end of each ayah:

This is more helpful in understanding and thinking about the meaning, and it is the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ , as Umm Salamah (رضي اللّٰه عنه ) described how the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would recite, “Bismillah il-Rahmaan il-Raheem”, and according to one report, he would pause, then say, “Al-hamdu Lillaahi Rabbi‟l- „Aalameen, al-Rahmaan, al-Raheem.” Then according to one report, he would pause, then say, “Maaliki yawm il-deen,” and he would break up his recitation ayah by ayah. (Reported by Abu Dawood, no. 4001; classed as Saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Irwaa‟, where its isnaads are described. 2/60).

•Pausing at the end of each ayah is Sunnah even if the meaning continues into the next ayah.

•Reciting in slow, rhythmic tones (tarteel) and making one’s voice beautiful when reciting. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) “would recite a surah in such slow rhythmic tones that it would be longer than would seem possible.” (Reported by Muslim, no. 733).

•Another way of helping oneself to have khushoo’ is by making one’s voice beautiful when reciting. This is something that was advised by the Prophet ﷺ , as when he said, “Beautify the Qur‟an with your voices, for a fine voice increases the Quraan in beauty.” (Reported by al-Haakim, 1/575; Saheeh al- Jaami‟, no. 3581).

6. Knowing that Allah responds to prayers:

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah ﷻ has said: I have divided the prayer between Myself and My slave, into two halves, and My slave shall have what he has asked for.” When the slave says “Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds”, Allah says, “My slave has praised Me.” When the slave says, “The Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy,” Allah says, “My slave has extolled me.” When the slave says, “Master of the Day of Judgement,” Allah says, “My slave has glorified me.” When the slave says, “It is You alone we worship and it is You alone we ask for help,” Allah says, “This is between Me and My slave, and My slave shall have what he asked for.” When the slave says, “Guide us to the Straight Path, the path of those whom You have favoured, not the path of those who receive Your anger, nor of those who go astray,” Allah says, “All these are for My slave, and My slave shall have what he asked for.” (Saheeh Muslim).

•This is a great and important hadith. If everyone kept it in mind when he prays, he would attain immense khushoo’ and al-Faatihah would have a great impact on him. How could it be otherwise, when he feels that his Lord is addressing him and giving him what he is asking for?

•This “conversation” with Allah must be respected and accorded its proper value. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “When any one of you stands to pray, he is conversing with his Lord, so let him pay attention to how he speaks to Him.” (al-Haakim, al-Mustadrak, 1/236; Saheeh al-Jaami‟, 1538).

Source: 33 Ways of developing Khushoo’ in Salaah by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

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Khushoo’ in Salah

(part 3)

The means of developing Khushoo'

1. Striving to gain that which gives and strengthens khushoo’. This can be achieved in several ways, such as the following:

Preparing oneself for prayer properly

For example:

a. By repeating the words of the adhaan after the muezzin;

b. By pronouncing the dua to be recited after the adhaan

c. Reciting dua between the adhaan and the iqaamah;

d. Doing wudoo properly, saying Bismillaah before it and making dhikr and saying the dua after it,

e. Using siwaak to cleanse and perfume the mouth that is going to recite Quran in a short while

f. Wearing one’s best and cleanest clothes,

g. We should also prepare ourselves by covering our awrah properly, purifying the spot where we are going to pray, getting ready early and waiting for the prayer, and making the rows straight and solid, without any gaps, because the shayaateen come in through the gaps in the rows.

2. Moving at a measured pace during prayer:

The Prophet ﷺ used to move at a measured pace during salaah, allowing every bone to return to its place.

Abu Qutaadah (رضي اللّٰه عنه ) said: “The Prophet ﷺ said: “The worst type of thief is the one who steals from his prayer.” He said, “O Messenger of Allah, how can a person steal from his prayer?‟ He said, “By not doing rukoo and sujood properly.” (Reported by Ahmad and al-Haakim, 1/229; Saheeh al-Jaami‟, 997).

The one who does not move at a measured pace in his prayer cannot have khushoo because haste is a barrier to khushoo and pecking like a crow is a barrier to reward.

3. Remembering death whilst praying:

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Remember death in your prayer, for the man who remembers death during his prayer is bound to pray properly, and pray the prayer of a man who does not think that he will pray any other prayer.” (al-Silsilat al-Sahihah by al-Albaani, 1421.)

The Prophet ﷺ also advised Abu Ayub (رضي اللّٰه عنه): “When you stand up to pray, pray a farewell prayer.” (Reported by Ahmad, 5/412; Saheeh al-Jaami‟, no. 742) – meaning the prayer of one who thinks that he will not pray another prayer. The person who is praying will no doubt die, and there is some prayer that will be his last prayer, so let him have khushoo’ in the prayer that he is doing, for he does not know whether this will be his last prayer.

Source: 33 Ways of developing Khushoo' in Salaah by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

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أَوَلَمْ يَرَوْاۡ إِلَى ٱلطَّيْرِ فَوْقَهُمْ صَٰٓفَّٰتٍ وَيَقْبِضْنَۚ مَا يُمْسِكُهُنَّ إِلَّا ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُۚ إِنَّهُ‌و بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ بَصِيرٌ

Do they not see the birds above them with wings outspread and [sometimes] folded in? None holds them [aloft] except the Most Merciful. Indeed He is, of all things, Seeing.

Al-Mulk 67:19

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Khushoo’ in Salah

(Part 2)

Rulings on Khushoo’

According to the most correct view, khushoo’ is obligatory. Shaykh al-Islam [Ibn Taymiyah], may Allah have mercy on him, said: “Allah ﷻ, says (interpretation of the meaning): And seek help in patience and al-salaah (the prayer), and truly it is extremely heavy and hard except for al-khaashi’oon ...‟ [al-Baqarah 2:45].

•This implies condemnation of those who are not khaashi’oon. Condemnation only applies when something obligatory is not done, or when something forbidden is done. If those who do not have khushoo’ are to be condemned, this indicates that khushoo’ is obligatory (waajib).

•The fact that khushoo’ is obligatory is also indicated by the aayaat (interpretation of the meaning): Successful indeed are the believers, those who offer their salaah (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness. These are indeed the inheritors, who shall inherit the Firdaws (Paradise). They shall dwell therein forever.‟ [al-Mu‟minoon 23:1-2, 10-11]

•Allah ﷻ, tells us that these are the ones who will inherit Firdaws (Paradise), which implies that no-one else will do so. Khushoo’ is obligatory in prayer, and this includes calmness and khushoo’ [the original says , khushoo’ perhaps what is meant is khushoo’ meaning submission, humility].

•Whoever pecks like a crow in his sujood (prostration) does not have khushoo’, and whoever does not raise his head fully from rukoo’ (bowing) and pause for a while before going down into sujood is not calm, because calmness implies doing things at a measured pace, so the person who does not do things at a measured pace is not calm.

Whoever is not calm does not have khushoo’ in his rukoo’ or sujood, and whoever does not have khushoo’ is a sinner.

•Another indication that khushoo’ in prayer is obligatory is the fact that the Prophet ﷺ warned those who do not have khushoo’ , such as the one who lifts up his gaze to the sky (in prayer), because this movement and raising of the gaze goes against the idea of khushoo’ ...” (Majma‟ al-Fataawa, 22/553-558).

Virtues of Khushoo’

•Concerning the virtues of khushoo’ and as a warning to the one who neglects it, the Prophet ﷺ said: “Five prayers which Allah has made obligatory. Whoever does wudoo‟ properly for them, prays them on time, does rukoo’ properly and has perfect khushoo’, it is a promise from Allah that he will be forgiven, but whoever does not do this, has no such promise – if Allah wishes, He will forgive him, and if He wishes, He will punish him.” (Reported by Abu Dawood, no. 425; Saheeh al-Jaami, 3242).

•Another hadith reports, the Prophet ﷺ also said: “Whoever does wudoo‟ and does it well, then prays two rak‟ahs focusing on them completely [according to another report: and does not think of anything else], will be forgiven all his previous sins [according to another report: will be guaranteed Paradise].” (Al-Bukhari, al-Bagha edn., no. 158; al-Nisaa'i, 1/95; Saheeh al- Jaami‟, 6166).

Source: 33 Ways of developing Khushoo’ in Salaah By Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid