Transcript 1-12a iCircle Tahara

TAHARA
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What is Tahara?
Tahara means “cleanliness” or “purity”. It can refer
to physical cleanliness/purity, as well as spiritual
cleanliness/purity. Both types of Tahara are very
important in Islam.
"Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and
He loves those who keep themselves pure and
clean." (2: 22)
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Is cleanliness only required for
acts of Worship?
Abu Malik at-Ash'ari RA reported: The Messenger of
Allah pbuh said: Cleanliness is half of faith and al-Hamdu
Liliah (Praise be to Allah) fills the scale, and Subhan Allah
(Glory be to Allah) and al-Hamdu Liliah (Praise be to Allah)
fill up what is between the heavens and the earth, and
prayer is a light, and charity is proof (of one's faith) and
endurance is a brightness and the Holy Qur'an is a proof on
your behalf or against you. All men go out early in the
morning and sell themselves, thereby setting themselves
free or destroying themselves. (Muslim)
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Is being tidy part of Islam?
Being tidy and presentable is also of great importance in
Islam. The Prophet Muhammad pbuh advised Muslims to
appear neat and tidy in private and in public. Once when
returning home from battle he advised his army:
“Soon you will meet your brothers, so tidy your saddles and
clothes” (Abu Dawud, “Libas,” 25).
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What is Minor Tahara?
Minor Tahara refers to when a person must purify
themselves for ritual acts such as Praying Salah, or
reading Quran. Minor Tahara is carried out by
performing Wudu (ablution).
"Believers! When you prepare for prayer wash your
faces, and your hands (and arms) to the elbows;
rub your heads (with water) and (wash) your feet
up to the ankles. If you are ritually impure bathe
your whole body." (5: 6)
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When is Wudu necessary?
Wudu is Fard (obligatory) when a Muslim prays Salah, or if
he/she would like to read the Holy Quran. Wudu is
considered by some scholars to be Waajib (necessary)
when performing the Tawaaf around the Ka’bah, and
Mustahabb (recommended) when going to sleep and before
having a bath. Remaining is a constant state of wudu is also
good practice
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What is Istinjah?
Istinjah is the act of cleaning ones private parts after going
to the toilet. Istinjah must be performed after visiting the
toilet to keep oneself clean, and is necessary before wudu
is performed.
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What are the Obligatory (Fard) parts of
Wudu?
1) To wash the face
2) To wash the hands once up to and including the elbows
3) Wiping a quarter of the head once with wet hands
(masah)
4) Washing the feet once up to and including the ankles
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What are the Sunnah parts of Wudu?
1) Making the Intention of performing Wudu
2) To say ‘Bismillah’ (In the Name of Allah) at the beginning.
3) Washing both hands to the wrist 3 times.
4) Rinsing the mouth three times using the right hand.
5) Cleaning the nostrils three times with the left hand.
6) Combing the beard with fingers if the beard is thick.
7) Combing of the fingers (and the toes) by passing fingers of one hand
through the other.
8) Continuity of washing all parts so that the next part is washed before
the previous one is dry.
9) Wiping the whole head.
10) Wiping the ears.
11) Maintaining the order of washing parts mentioned in the Holy
Qur'an.
12) To begin from the right side.
13) Not to waste water
14) Not to splash water on the face.
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Which acts break the Wudu?
1) Excretions in the form of urine, faeces or wind.
2) Fluid such as blood or puss flowing from a wound if it
exceeds its exit.
3) Vomiting food or other fluids if the mouth becomes full
and its restraint is beyond control
4) Sleeping in a reclined position or leaning on something
such that if it were to be removed one would fall down. To
sleep sitting or standing or in Rukoo or prostration without
any support does not break Wudu.
5) Unconsciousness due to madness, fainting or
intoxication.
6) Laughing loudly in prayer.
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What happens if no water is
available, or if using water would be
hazardous?
1) Make the intention and say ‘Bismillah’
2) Strike the ground with the palms of your hands
(ensure the ground is free from impurities)
3) Wipe the face, as you would do in Wudu
4) Strike the ground with the palms of your hands
again.
6) Rub your right hand from your fingertips to your
elbow using your left hand
6) Rub your left hand from your fingertips to your
elbow using your right hand
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