# Bahaar-e-Shariat Volume 4 (Book on Salaah)

- Type: Book
- Extent: 358 pages
- Reference: PDF · Bahaar Vol.4.pdf
- Original source: https://noori.org/books/view/105/bahaar-vol-4
- PDF: https://noorenabi.org/api/pdf/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-
- Canonical URL: https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-
- Publisher: Noor E Nabi (https://noorenabi.org)

This volume details the laws of *Salaah* (prayer), encompassing its obligatory, recommended, and specific situational forms, alongside the rites surrounding illness, death, and burial. It establishes the *Witr* prayer as *Waajib* (compulsory), requiring three *Raka’ats* with a *Qa’da-e-Ula* (first sitting) and the recitation of *Dua-e-Qunoot* in the final Raka’at. The work categorizes *Sunan* and *Nawafil* prayers, emphasizing the *Sunnat-e-Mu’akkadah*—such as the two Raka’ats before *Fajr* and the four before and two after *Zuhr*—as essential practices whose omission is sinful. It provides specific methodologies for various prayers, including *Jummah*, *Eidain*, *Istisqa* (for rain), *Khauf* (during fear), and *Janaazah* (funeral).

Beyond the mechanics of prayer, the text outlines the jurisprudence of the *Musafir* (traveller), the conditions for *Sajdah-e-Sahw* (prostration for forgetfulness), and the requirements for *Sajdah-e-Tilaawat* (prostration upon reciting specific verses). It addresses the transition from life to death, detailing the etiquette of visiting the sick, the procedures for *Ghusl* (washing) and *Kafan* (shrouding) of the deceased, and the protocols for burial and *Ziyaarat-e-Quboor* (visiting graves). The work concludes by defining the status of a *Shaheed* (martyr) and the regulations for performing prayer within the *Kaaba*.

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## Key topics & takeaways

### Witr and Sunan
- **Status of Witr** — it is *Waajib*; if missed, whether intentionally or by mistake, its *Qaza* (make-up) is mandatory ([page 6](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=6)).
- **Witr methodology** — it consists of three Raka’ats with a *Qa’da-e-Ula*; one must recite *Surah Faateha* and a *Surah* in every Raka’at ([page 7](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=7)).
- **Dua-e-Qunoot** — it is *Waajib* to recite it in the third Raka’at before the *Ruku*; if forgotten and the person has already bowed, they should not return to the standing position ([page 7](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=7), [page 10](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=10)).
- **Sunnat-e-Mu’akkadah** — these include two Raka’ats before *Fajr*, four before and two after *Zuhr*, two after *Maghrib*, two after *Esha*, and four before and after *Jummah* ([page 19](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=19)).
- **Performing four-Raka’at Sunnats** — these must be performed with a single *Salaam* at the end of the fourth Raka’at; performing them in two-Raka’at cycles does not fulfill the *Sunnat* ([page 19](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=19)).

### Prayer Rulings
- **Sajdah-e-Sahw** — it is *Waajib* for unintentional errors in prayer; the method involves one *Salaam*, two prostrations, and repeating the *Tashahud* ([page 96](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=96)).
- **Qaza Namaaz** — a *Saahib-e-Tarteeb* (one with fewer than six missed prayers) must maintain the order of prayers; if they remember a missed prayer while performing a current one, the current one is invalidated ([page 6](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=6)).
- **Namaaz of the sick** — if unable to stand, one is permitted to pray sitting or lying down ([page 122](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=122)).
- **Namaaz-e-Musafir** — a traveller (one journeying the distance of three days) must shorten four-Raka’at *Fard* prayers to two (*Qasr*) ([page 155](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=155)).
- **Jummah conditions** — validity requires a city or its outskirts, the presence of a Sultan or his representative, the time of *Zuhr*, a *Khutbah*, and a congregation ([page 171](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=171)).

### Death and Burial
- **Ghusl of the deceased** — it is *Fard-e-Kifaayah*; the body must be washed using water mixed with jujube leaves and camphor ([page 267](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=267)).
- **Kafan (shrouding)** — for males, it consists of three pieces; for females, it consists of five pieces ([page 278](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=278)).
- **Janaazah Namaaz** — it is *Fard-e-Kifaayah* and consists of four *Takbeers* ([page 292](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=292)).
- **Ziyaarat-e-Quboor** — visiting graves is *Mustahab*; one should approach from the foot side and recite specific Qur’anic verses ([page 330](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=330)).
- **Noha (lamenting)** — it is *Haraam* and includes wailing, tearing clothes, or slapping the face in grief.

### Miscellaneous
- **Shaheed (martyr)** — the status applies to those slain in *Jihad* as well as those who die from plague, drowning, fire, childbirth, or wall collapse ([page 345](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=345)).
- **Namaaz in the Kaaba** — it is permissible to perform both *Fard* and *Nafil* prayers inside the *Kaaba* ([page 355](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=355)).
- **Namaaz-e-Istisqa** — when seeking rain, it is recommended to wear old clothing, fast for three days, and bring livestock and infants to the prayer site.
- **Salaatut Tasbeeh** — a highly virtuous prayer consisting of four Raka’ats containing 300 *Tasbeehs* ([page 50](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=50)).
- **Namaaz-e-Khauf** — a specific method of prayer permitted when an enemy is nearby, allowing the congregation to be split to maintain a guard ([page 239](https://noorenabi.org/knowledge-base/k-microsoft-word-bahaar-e-shariat-volume-4-new-look-?page=239)).

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## Verses & supplications

:::dua{label="Dua-e-Qunoot"}
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْتَعِينُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ وَنُثْنِي عَلَيْكَ الْخَيْرَ وَنَشْكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ يَفْجُرُكَ اللَّهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَلَكَ نُصَلِّي وَنَسْجُدُ وَإِلَيْكَ نَسْعَى وَنَحْفِدُ وَنَرْجُو رَحْمَتَكَ وَنَخْشَى عَذَابَكَ إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالْكُفَّارِ مُلْحِقٌ

> O Allah, we seek assistance from You, and seek Forgiveness, and we bring faith in You, and have (full) faith (and trust) in You, and we praise You with every goodness; and we are grateful to You and are not ungrateful; and we are distant and leave any such person who sins against You. O Allah, we worship You, and for You Alone do we perform Namaaz, and perform Sajdah; And towards You alone do we run and make effort, and we are hopeful of Your Divine Mercy; and we fear Your punishment. Undoubtedly Your punishment shall befall the unbelievers.
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:::dua{label="Dua-e-Qunoot (taught to Imam Hassan)"}
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ

> O Allah, Bless me Divine Guidance amongst those whom You have Divinely Guided, and grant (me) security through those whom You have blessed with security, and May my Guardian (Wali) be amongst those, Whose Divine Guardian You are; And grant blessings in all that which You have given (me), and whatever You have Decreed, protect me from mischief (against it). Undoubtedly You decree and there is no decree which can be given over You. Your beloved is never disgraced and Your enemy never receives (True) respect. You are the Most Blessed. You are Divinely Pure, O Master of the Holy House (Kaaba).
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