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Turbah

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A turbah (Arabic تربة) is a small piece of earth or clay, often a clay tablet, optionally used by some Shiite schools.   in the daily prayers (Salat). That symbolizes the earth. [2] While the use of a turbah is not mandatory, it is highly recommended and many Hadith speak of the advantages of prostration (Sajda) on the soil of the earth or an alternative material Cheap Umrah Deals UK . The most favored soil is that of Karbala, the site of the martyrdom of Imam Husein, however, the soil of any place can be used. In the absence of soil, plants or plant-based products can be replaced. This provision has been expanded to include the use of paper. Following the instructions of the Qur'an, Shi'ah Ja'fari [who?] Declared that "prostration must be performed on pure earth or what grows in it, provided it is not eaten or worn out." For example, prostration on paper is permissible, because it is made of natural elements grown on the ground.   Although a person who is ...

Mohammed and the use of the turbah

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According to Abu Sa`d al-Khudri: "I saw Allah's Apostle prostrate himself in mud and water and saw the mud marl on his forehead" [5] Although Muhammad prayed on the ground, the hadith Sahih al- Bukhari says that "Allah's Apostle used to pray in Khumra." The idea of ​​"favorable consideration" affirms that some types of soil, so some types of places are better than others for prayer. For example, the places, buildings and structures related to Allah and Muhammad are held in the highest regard when it comes to places for the celebration of prayer, but to pray in places like garbage dumps, massacre houses, roads, and baths is prohibited . Importance of Karbala Karbala is especially important for Shia Muslims, because the MARTYRDOM of Husayn ibn Ali is considered one of the main lines of division among the Muslims of the time. Husayn is important because of his relationship with the Prophet, and therefore, the dust of Karbala is considered one...

Definition of fasting

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Muslims are forbidden some things that are natural and legal to seek the face of God. Muslims are prohibited from eating, drinking, smoking and having sex from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Magrib). Fasting is essentially an attempt to seek closeness to God and increase one's piety Cheapest Umrah Packages UK . One of the distant goals of fasting is to sympathize with those less fortunate who do not always have food and drink available. You also have to try to avoid the curse and bad thoughts. Fasting is also seen as a means of controlling one's desires (of hunger, thirst, sexuality, anger) and to focus more on consecrating oneself to God. Sawm also has an important spiritual meaning. The principle of love is taught: because when one observes fasting, it is done out of deep love for God and learning self-control. Fasting near the north pole for example, in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway As the Koran does not say that wherever fasting has to do with sunset and sunrise, the inha...

Fasting in the Koran

In the Qur'an, this practice is mentioned: يا أيها ٱلذين آمنوا كتب عليكم ٱلصيام كما كتب على ٱلذين من قبلكم لعلكم تتقون Or those who believe, fasting has commanded you how to prevail over those of old so that you fear God. [Koran 2: 183] أياما معدودٲت فمن كان منكم مريضا أو على سفر فعدة من أيام أخر وعلى ٱلذين يطيقونه فدية طعام مسكين فمن تطوع خيرا فهو خير له وأن تصوموا خير لڪم إن كنتم تعلمونكتب عليكم ٱلصيام كما كتب على ٱلذين من قبلكم لعلكم تتقون (Fasting) for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is sick or traveling, the number indicated (must be composed) of days later. For those who can do it (with difficulties), it is a rescue, feeding that is destitute. But the one who will give him more, of his own will, - that is better for him. And it's better for you, how fast, even if you only know. [Koran 2: 184] شہر رمضان ٱلذى أنزل فيه ٱلقرءان هدى للناس وبينت من ٱلهدى وٱلفرقان فمن شہد منكم ٱلشہر فليصمه ومن ڪان مريضا أو على سفر فعدة من أيام أخر يريد ٱلله بڪم ٱليسر ولا يري...

The intention (Niyyah)

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For a quick to be intentional / valid in the first instance, an intention (niyyah) must be made in advance, which is considered to form an oath. It is not necessary that they are done verbally, but without fasting it is not valid Umrah Tour packages Uk . Beginning and end of the fast According to the traditions handed down from Muhammad, the Muslims eat a meal before dawn, called the suhur. All meals and drinks must be finished before Azán-ul-Fajr, the pre-dawn call to prayer. Unlike the Salat-ul-Duhr and Salat-ul-Maghrib prayers, which have clear astronomical definitions (noon and sunset), there are several definitions used in practice for the "dawn truth" (Al-Fajr as -Sadiq), as mentioned in the hadith. These range from the center of the Sun being 12 to 21 degrees below the horizon [1], which is equivalent to around 40 to 60 minutes before the civil dawn. There are no restrictions on the morning meal other than restrictions on the Muslims' diet. After completing ...

General conditions

Throughout the duration of the same speed, Muslims abstain from certain provisions that the Qur'an has allowed otherwise, that is, to eat, drink and have sexual intercourse. This adds to the obligation of norms already observed by Muslims to avoid what is not allowed by the Koranic law or sharia (for example, ignorant and indecent speech, arguing and fighting, and lustful thoughts). Without observing this standard obligation, Sawm becomes useless, and is seen simply as an act of starvation. Fasting should be a reason to be more benevolent towards others. Charity with the poor and needy this month is one of more rewardable worship. If one is sick, nursing or traveling, one considers oneself exempt from fasting. No fasting broken or lost due to sickness, nursing or travel should be done every time the person is able before the next month of Ramadan. According to the Koran, in other cases, not fasting is allowed only when the act is potentially dangerous to health - for example, ...

Breaking the oaths and consequences

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During Ramadan, the one who fasts and breaks the oath due to forgetfulness, however, must continue, since the fast will be valid. However, if one involuntarily breaks the fast, when eating, drinking or smoking, then they should continue for the rest of the day, add one day to their fast and pay a "fine" (fidyah) Cheap Umrah Package UK . Fidyah differ in the different schools of thought. In Malaysia, however, a fidyah consists of the amount of rice used for a meal. However, if one intentionally breaks the fast, for example, eating, a set of "sanctions" (kaffarra) will apply. These exist in two forms, of which the person must choose one: Fasting an extra 60 consecutive days Feeding and dressing 60 people in need The sanctions for voluntary fasts at other times of the year are, however, more lenient, and if the oath is given, and circumstances dictate that if it breaks (or if the oath is deliberately broken), it must be fast for three days consecutively if ...

Benefits of fasting

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Fasting instills a sense of brotherhood and solidarity, as Muslims can feel and experience what human beings feel needy and hungry. However, even the poor, needy and hungry participate in the fast. On the other hand, Ramadan is a month of giving to charity and sharing meals to break the fast together, the reward offered by the latter rather than eating alone. Most importantly, fasting is also seen as a great sign of obedience on the part of the believer to God. Faithful observance of the Sawm is believed to atone for personal fouls and misdeeds and to help win a place in paradise. As mentioned briefly before, fasting can also be observed voluntarily (as part of the Greater Jihad): Sawm is intended to teach believers the patience and self-control of their personal conduct, to help control the passions and temperament, to give time to meditation and to strengthen one's faith. Fasting is also meant to cleanse the inside of the soul and free it from harm. Some scholars, after firs...

First ten days of Dhu al-Hiyya in the Islamic calendar

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The days when fasting is forbidden Although fasting is considered a pious act in Islam, there are times when fasting is forbidden: Eid ul-Adha and 3 days after Mohammed, because he said: "You do not fast in these days, these are days to eat and drink, and remembering Allah, "reported by Abu Hurairah Umrah Package December 2017 . Eid ul-Fitr For Shia Muslims, the day of Ashura, the 10th of Muharram in the Hijri calendar. It also bans Friday to a single and fast only on Fridays, as Amr al-Ashari said he had heard that Muhammad "Truly, Friday is an Eid (feast) so, so do not fast on it unless to fast the day before or after her. "  All the fasting days of the years are also forbidden, Muhammad said: "There is no reward for fasting for the one who fasts perpetually." Fasting in other religions Lent in Christianity, the Yom Kippur, Tisha B'Av, fasting of Esther, Tzom Gedalia the seventeenth of Tammuz, and the Ten of Tevet, all in Judaism, are also ti...