A Christian wants to become Muslim and is asking about the prayer Q: I have not read about the prayers anywhere yet, at least how they are performed.
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A: Praise be to Allaah.
Prayer is the greatest of the pillars of Islam after the Shahaadatayn (twin declaration of faith). What is obligatory is five prayers during the day and night. This establishes a relationship between a person and his Lord, in which a person finds peace, happiness and contentment, as he stands before his Lord and speaks to Him, and calls upon Him and converses with Him, and prostrates before Him, complains to Him of his worries and sorrows, and turns to Him at times of calamity.
Whatever has been said to you about the prayer, nothing can really describe how great and important it is, and no one can appreciate it except the one who tastes its joy and spends his nights in prayer and fills his days with it. It is the delight of those who believe in the Oneness of God and the joy of the believers.
Allaah has prescribed purification before the prayer, so that the body is cleansed of impurities and sins are washed away. For the Muslim does not wash any of his limbs but sins are washed away with the water, or with the last drop of water, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us.
With regard to how the prayer is done, it involves standing, saying “Allaahu akbar (Allaah is Most Great)”, reciting Qur’aan, bowing and prostrating. All you have to do is go to an Islamic Centre in your country to see how the Muslims pray and learn about it.
The fact that a person does not know Arabic does not affect his Islam, and it is not deprive him of the honour of belonging to the faith. How many people’s hearts are opened to Islam every day, who do not know even one letter of Arabic.
There are thousands of Muslims in India, Pakistan, the Philippines and elsewhere who have memorized the Qur’aan by heart, but not one of them can hold a lengthy conversation in Arabic. That is because Allaah has made the Qur’aan easy, and has made it easy for people to memorize it, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And We have indeed made the Qur’aan easy to understand and remember; then is there any one who will remember (or receive admonition)?” [al-Qamar 54:17].
{وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ}
Transliteration: Wa Laqad Yassarnā Al-Qur'āna Lildhdhikri Fahal Min Muddakirin
In the prayer the Muslim must recite Soorat al-Faatihah in Arabic, so he has to learn it. If he is unable to do so but he knows one verse of it, he should repeat it seven times, which is the number of verses in Soorat al-Faatihah. If he is unable to do that then he should say: “Subhaan Allaah, wa’l-hamdu Lillaah, wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah, wa Allaahu akbar, wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah, wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa Billaah (Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except Allaah, Allaah is Most Great, there is no god but Allaah, and there is no power and no strength except with Allaah).” See question no. 5410.
The matter is easy, praise be to Allaah. How many people have learned to speak a language other than their own very well, even two or three languages, so how can they be unable to learn thirty or forty words that they need in their prayers?
If the language was really an obstacle, you would not find millions of Muslims who are not Arabs, who perform the acts of worship with ease, praise be to Allaah.
So hasten to enter Islam, for no one knows when his appointed time (i.e. death) will come. May Allaah save you and keep you safe from His wrath and punishment.
All you have to do to enter this great religion is to say, “Ash-hadu an laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasooluhu (I bear witness that there is no god except Allaah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger),” and you will find people among your Muslim brothers who will help you to learn the prayer and other matters of Islam.
Please also see the following questions: 219, 12376, 6389, 6706, 378, 2585, 20239, 10590, 4319
And Allaah knows best.
Islam Q&A
Geology & The Origin of the Earth
Labels: ArticlesProfessor Kroner said: "Thinking about many of these questions and thinking where Muhammad came from, he was after all a bedouin. I think it is almost impossible that he could have known about things like the common origin of the universe, because scientists have only found out within the last few years with very complicated and advanced technological methods that this is the case."
Professor Kroner chose an example from the Qur'aan which proved to him why the Qur'aan could not have come from Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) himself. The example which Professor Kroner chose is a description in the Qur'aan of the fact that this universe had its beginnings in one single entity. Allah, may He be Exalted and Glorified said: {Do not the unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together [ratqan], before we clove them asunder? We made from water every living thing… } [Qur'aan 21:30]
Download videos of Ahmed Deedat
Labels: Ahmed Deedat| Titles | Information | Download |
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| 1. Deedat's Encounter with Christians Missionaries | Dialogue with Christian Missionaries | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[2GB] |
| 2. Islam & other Religions | Lecture by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[690MB] |
| 3. Christ in Islam | Presentation by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat about Christ in Islam |
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| 4. Sequel to Christ in Islam | Meeting with Sheikh Ahmad Deedat | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[637MB] |
| 5. Freely Speaking | Sheikh Ahmed Deedat in Geneva | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[453MB] |
| 6. Quran or the Computer | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[758MB] |
| 7. What the Bible Says About Muhammad | A lecture by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat in South Africa, talks about the prophecies of the prophet Muhammad | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.1GB] |
| 9. Muhammad | A lecture presented by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat about the Prophet Muhammad | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.2GB] |
| 11. Al-Qur'an a Miracle of Miracles | A lecture in the UAE | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [959MB] (High Quality/WMV) [171MB] (Medium Quality/WMV) [66MB] (Low Quality/WMV) [36MB] |
| 12. Is Jesus God | A lecture by Sheikh Ahmad Deedat | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.7GB] (High Quality/WMV) [294MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[112MB] (Low Quality/WMV) [62MB] |
| 13. Crucifixion or Cruci fiction | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [2GB] (High Quality/WMV) [309MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[118MB] (Low Quality/WMV) [65MB] |
| 14. Islam and Christianity | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.8B] (High Quality/WMV)[323MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[123MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[68MB] |
| 15. Islam Christianity SABC Debate | between Sheikh Ahmad Deedat and a Muslim imam from the Muslim side, and a Catholic father and a learned Christian from the Christian side. | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [511MB] (High Quality/WMV) [92MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[35MB] (Low Quality/WMV) [19MB] |
| 17. Shk. Deedat on U.A.E. Spotlight | In Arabic |
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| 18. Man - God - Relationship in Islam | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [996MB] (High Quality/WMV) [180MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[69MB] (Low Quality/WMV) [38MB] |
| 19. Was Christ Crucified? | It's a great debate between Sheikh Ahmed Deedat who is well-known as a muslim scholar in comparative religion and Dr.Floyd E. Clark who is a professor emeritus at Johnson Bible College USA. In this debate was the first appearance for Dr. Anis Shorrosh whom Sheikh Ahmed Deedat had many debates with. | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[2GB] |
| 20. Deedat on BBC | Sheikh Ahmed Deedat on BBC | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [625MB] (High Quality/WMV)[109MB] |
| 21. First series Short Talks | Talks by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat | |
| 22. Pre-Khutbah talk at University of Natal | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [436MB] (High Quality/WMV)[79MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[30MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[17MB] |
23. Combat Kit Course Against Bible Thumpers | A 2-hour course by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[211MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[81MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[44MB] |
| 24. Christianity and Islam | A lecture by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat in Geneva | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [943MB] (High Quality/WMV)[169MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[64MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[36MB] |
| 25. Deedat's Message to Muslim Students | - | |
| 26. Fosis 23rd Annual Gathering | In Christmas | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [937MB] (High Quality/WMV)[168MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[64MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[35MB] |
| 27. Is Jesus God? | Ahmed Deedat VS Anis Shorrosh | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.6GB] (High Quality/WMV)[290MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[111MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[61MB] |
| 29. The Quran or The Bible Which is God's Word? | A day before the great debate with Dr. Jimmy Swaggart, this lecture took place in New York City, titled “Qur’an or the Bible which is God's Word?” presented by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat. | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.1GB] |
| 30. Quran or the Bible Preview of U.K. Debate in South Africa | Preview of the debate between Shk. Deedat and Dr. Shorrosh | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.6GB] (High Quality/WMV)[288MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[110MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[61MB] |
| 31. Jesus Christ in Christianity and Islam | A lecture by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.4GB] (High Quality/WMV)[244MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[93MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[52MB] |
| 32. Is the Bible God's Word? Preview of U.S.A. Debate in U.A.E. | Preview of the debate between Shk. Deedat and Dr. Swaggart | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[221MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[84MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[46MB] |
| 33. Is the Bible God's Word? | A great debate between Sheikh Ahmed Deedat and Jimmy Swaggart and the topic was “Is the Bible God's Word?” It took place in U.S.A at the University of Louisiana, It's Worth seeing Don't miss it. | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [952MB] |
| 34.Is the Bible God's Word Q&A | The questions session of hte previous debate. | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.1GB] |
| 35. Muhammad | A day after the great debate with Jimmy Swaggart at Louisiana University in the USA, Sheikh Ahmed Deedat in this lecture answer a question addressed to Jimmey Swaggart that “Is the bible says anything about Muhammad | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.3GB] |
| 36. Jesus Beloved Prophet of Islam | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.6 GB] (High Quality/WMV)[284MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[109MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[60MB] |
| 37. Dawah or Destruction | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[684 MB] (High Quality/WMV)[120MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[46MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[25MB] |
| 38. Crucifixion Fact or Fiction | A great debate between Sheikh Ahmed Deedat and Dr. Robert Douglas who has PhD in Religion; the debate took place at the University of Kansas on 16th November 1986. Recommended | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.7GB] |
| 39. Missionary Inroads | A lecture by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat in Maldives | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [639MB] (High Quality/WMV)[115MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[44MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[24MB] |
| 40. Muhammad | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.7GB] (High Quality/WMV)[304MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[117MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[65MB] |
| 41. Muhammad | - | |
| 42. Islam & Christianity | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.8GB] (High Quality/WMV)[323MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[124MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[69MB] |
| 43. Challenge of the Missionaries | The lecture in Sharjah U.A.E. | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.1GB] (High Quality/WMV)[207MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[79MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[43MB] |
| 44. Was Christ Crucified? | A debate between Deedat VS Wakefeild | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.7GB] (High Quality/WMV)[305MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[116MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[64MB] |
| 46. Popes Pious Pronouncement | A lecture presented by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat titled “Popes Pious Pronouncement” | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [909MB] |
| 47. How Not To Do Dawah | A lecture by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat in Taif, Saudi Arabia | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [910MB] (High Quality/WMV)[162MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[62MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[35MB] |
| 48. Quran or the Bible which is God’s Word? (main part) | One of the Greatest debates in the last century; Sheikh Ahmed Deedat accepted the challenge and debated Dr. Anis Shorrosh in this debate u can see how Anis dealt with the audience, how weak is his Arabic language though he is an Arab! And many other things, worth seeing ... | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.6GB] |
| 48. Quran or the Bible which is God’s Word? (Q&A Session) | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [999MB] Compressed by Winrar (High Quality/WMV)[189MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[72MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[40MB] |
| 49. Sequel to Quran or the Bible which is God's word | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[208MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[79MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[44MB] |
| 50. Christian Missionaries at IPCI | - | |
| 52. Jesus Man, Myth, or God? | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.1GB] (High Quality/WMV)[204MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[78MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[43MB] |
| 53. Jesus and Muhammad Comparative Study | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.5GB] (High Quality/WMV)[265MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[101MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[56MB] |
| 54. Challenge of Islam | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [937MB] (High Quality/WMV)[167MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[64MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[35MB] |
| 55. Dawah in the U.S.A | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [749MB] (High Quality/WMV)[135MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[52MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[28MB] |
| 56. Kuwait Series - 1 | English & Arabic | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[223MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[85MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[47MB] |
| 57. Kuwait Series - 2 | English & Arabic | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [747MB] (High Quality/WMV)[135MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[52MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[28MB] |
| 58. Kuwait Series - 3 | Sorry not available | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [] |
| 59. Kuwait Series - 4 | English & Arabic | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [898MB] (High Quality/WMV)[162MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[62MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[34MB] |
| 60. Kuwait Series - 5 | English | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.5GB] (High Quality/WMV)[273MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[104MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[57MB] |
| 64. Freely Speaking | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [921MB] (High Quality/WMV)[164MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[63MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[35MB] |
| 65. If the Lable Shows Your Intent Wear It | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [883MB] (High Quality/WMV)[159MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[61MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[33MB] |
| 66. A Dire Warning | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [823MB] (High Quality/WMV)[148MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[57MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[31MB] |
| 67. New Deceit in Christian Evangelism | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[839MB] (High Quality/WMV)[151MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[58MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[32MB] |
| 68. Is the Bible True Word Of God? | One of the Greatest Debates, It's between Sheikh Ahmed Deedat and Pastor Sjoberg, it's worth seeing don't miss it. | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.8GB] |
| 69. Is Jesus God? | One of the greatest debates, where Sheikh Ahmed Deedat and Pastor Stanley Sjoberg was discussing one of the most important issues in Christianity... it's really a great debate and worth seeing .. don't miss it! | (RealPlayer High Quality) [624MB] |
| 70. Islam the Message of Truth | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [693MB] (High Quality/WMV)[125MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[48MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[26MB] |
| 71. Is Jesus God? | A debate between Sheikh Ahmed Deedat and Pastor Erik Bock | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.6GB] (High Quality/WMV)[292MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[112MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[61MB] |
| 72. Is the Bible God's Word? | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.1GB] (High Quality/WMV)[201MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[77MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[42MB] |
| 75. Dawah in the U.K. | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[208MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[80MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[44MB] |
| 76. Deedat's Kenyan Lecture Tour Masjid un-Nur | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [768MB] (High Quality/WMV)[138MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[53MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[29MB] |
| 77. Deedat's Kenyan Lecture Tour - Jamia Mosque | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [851MB] (High Quality/WMV)[150MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[58MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[32MB] |
| 78. Christ in Islam | Deedat's Kenyan Lecture Tour - Sir Ali Muslim Club | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[209MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[80MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[44MB] |
| 79. Deedat's Combat Kit Course | In Kenya | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [949MB] (High Quality/WMV)[172MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[65MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[36MB] |
| 80. Deedat's Combat Kit Course | In Kenya | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[207MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[79MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[44MB] |
| 81. Deedat's Kenyan Lecture Tour - Memon Villa Hall | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [928MB] (High Quality/WMV)[166MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[63MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[35MB] |
| 82. Student Missionaries visit the Centre | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.5GB] (High Quality/WMV)[261MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[100MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[55MB] |
| 83. Christianity, Hinduism or Islam | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[207MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[79MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[44MB] |
| 84. Concept of God in Hinduism | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [928MB] (High Quality/WMV)[167MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[64MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[35MB] |
| 85. Easter - A Muslim View Point | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1) [1.1GB] (High Quality/WMV)[202MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[77MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[43MB] |
| 87. Debate With American Soldiers | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.1GB] (High Quality/WMV)[202MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[77MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[42MB] |
| 88. Justice & Equality | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[879MB] (High Quality/WMV)[159MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[61MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[33MB] |
| 89. Christian Missionaries in the World | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[806MB] (High Quality/WMV)[145MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[56MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[31MB] |
| 90. Message of the Quran | - | |
| 127. Biography of Sheikh Deedat | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.3GB] (High Quality/WMV)[223MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[85MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[47MB] |
| 162. Islam Answers to The New World Order | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[209MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[80MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[44MB] |
| 182. Christ in Islam | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[957MB] (High Quality/WMV)[171MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[66MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[36MB] |
| 184. Al-Quran Miracle of Miracles | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[220MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[84MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[46MB] |
| 185. Free Bible Course | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.4GB] (High Quality/WMV)[244MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[93MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[52MB] |
| 186. Muhammad | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.2GB] (High Quality/WMV)[215MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[82MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[45MB] |
| 187. Is the Bible True the Word of God | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.7GB] (High Quality/WMV)[312MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[119MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[65MB] |
| 188. Muhammed the Greatest | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[961MB] (High Quality/WMV)[170MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[65MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[36MB] |
| 211. Health of Sheikh Deedat - Interview & Current Works of IPCI | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.6GB] (High Quality/WMV)[277MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[106MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[58MB] |
| 214. Daughters of Pakistan | - | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[1.5GB] (High Quality/WMV)[264MB] (Medium Quality/WMV)[101MB] (Low Quality/WMV)[56MB] |
| 216. Tribute and Times of Sheikh Ahmed Deedat | How did Sheikh Ahmed live? How did he start the Dawah? Who were coming to his work place to practice? What were they practicing? How did he find the book? It sounds Arabic! This Film talks about Sheikh Deedat's Story, the Great Muslim Scholar in Comparative religion in the 21th Century. | (VCD Quality/MPEG1)[569MB] |
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