# ASIMPLEGUIDETOSALAAHNIYYATS

- Type: Book
- Extent: 22 pages
- Reference: PDF · ASIMPLEGUIDETOSALAAHNIYYATS.pdf
- Original source: https://noori.org/books/view/230/a-simple-guide-to-salaah-niyyats
- PDF: https://noorenabi.org/api/pdf/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats
- Canonical URL: https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats
- Publisher: Noor E Nabi (https://noorenabi.org)

This volume provides the specific *niyyat* (intention) for the daily *salaah*, *Jum’ah*, *Eid*, *Janaazah*, and *Taraweeh* prayers. It emphasizes that the intention must be made for the sake of Allah Almighty while facing the direction of the *Ka’aba*. The work details the necessary adjustments to the intention when performing prayers in *jama’at* (congregation), specifically noting the requirement to follow the *imam* and the specific phrasing required for those leading the prayer.

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## Key topics & takeaways

### General principles
- **Direction of prayer** — every intention includes the requirement of facing the direction of the *Ka’aba* ([page 6](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=6)).
- **Intention in congregation** — when praying behind an *imam*, one must add the phrase *Iqtadaytu bi haadhal imami* (I have followed this *imam*) to the intention ([page 14](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=14)).
- **Intention for the imam** — an *imam* intending to lead a congregation should state that he is the *imam* for those currently behind him and those who will join later ([page 15](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=15)).
- **Language of intention** — while the Arabic text is provided, the work notes that if one makes the intention in English, one should specify "behind this *imam*" when praying in congregation ([page 15](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=15)).

### Daily prayers
- **Fajr** — provides the *niyyat* for the two *sunnat* and two *fard* rak'ahs ([page 6](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=6)).
- **Zuhr** — provides the *niyyat* for the four *sunnat* before *fard*, the four *fard*, the two *sunnat* after *fard*, and two *nafil* rak'ahs ([page 7](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=7), [page 8](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=8)).
- **Asr** — provides the *niyyat* for the four *sunnat* and four *fard* rak'ahs ([page 9](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=9)).
- **Maghrib** — provides the *niyyat* for the three *fard*, two *sunnat*, and two *nafil* rak'ahs ([page 10](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=10), [page 11](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=11)).
- **Esha** — provides the *niyyat* for the four *sunnat* before *fard*, the four *fard*, the two *sunnat* after *fard*, two *nafil*, and the three *witr* rak'ahs ([page 12](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=12), [page 13](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=13), [page 14](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=14)).
- **Post-Witr** — provides the *niyyat* for the two *nafil* rak'ahs performed after *witr* ([page 15](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=15)).

### Special prayers
- **Jum’ah** — provides the *niyyat* for the four *sunnat* before *fard*, the two *fard* (which relieve the responsibility of the *Zuhr fard*), the four *sunnat* after *fard*, the two additional *sunnat*, and two *nafil* rak'ahs ([page 16](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=16), [page 17](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=17), [page 18](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=18)).
- **Eid ul Fitr** — provides the *niyyat* for the two *waajib* rak'ahs including the six extra *takbeers* ([page 19](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=19)).
- **Eid ul Adha** — provides the *niyyat* for the two *waajib* rak'ahs including the six extra *takbeers* ([page 19](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=19)).
- **Janaazah** — provides the *niyyat* for the four *takbeers*, including the glorification of Allah, *durood* upon the Prophet Muhammad, *ﷺ*, and *dua* for the deceased ([page 20](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=20)).
- **Janaazah gender/age variations** — the intention for *Janaazah* must be adjusted based on whether the deceased is an adult male (*Li haadhal may-yati*), adult female (*Li haadhi-hil may-yati*), prepubescent boy (*Li haadhas sabiy-yi*), or prepubescent girl (*Li haadhi-his sabiy-yati*) ([page 20](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=20), [page 21](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=21)).
- **Taraweeh** — provides the *niyyat* for the two *sunnat* rak'ahs of *Taraweeh* ([page 22](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-asimpleguidetosalaahniyyats?page=22)).

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