Salat

Salat is the second pillar of Islam and the most significant act of worship performed daily by Muslims. It serves as a direct connection between the believer and Allah. Salat was made obligatory for all Muslims during the event of Miraj (the Night Journey).

• Farz (Obligatory): The five daily prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) and Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer.
• Wajib (Necessary): Prayers like Witr (with Isha) and the two Eid prayers (Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha).
• Sunnat: Prayers performed by the Prophet (PBUH) regularly, either emphasized (Mu'akkadah) or not (Ghair Mu'akkadah).
• Nafl (Voluntary): Extra prayers performed for additional reward (e.g., Tahajjud, Ishraq).

• Wudu (Ablution) is the mandatory physical purification performed before Salat.
• Azaan (The Call to Prayer) was introduced in the first year of Hijrat; Hazrat Bilal (R.A) was the first person to call it.
• Qasr Salat refers to the shortened prayer performed by a traveler (Musafir).
• Salat-ul-Kusoof is performed during a Solar Eclipse, and Salat-ul-Khusoof during a Lunar Eclipse.
• Salat-ul-Istisqa is a special prayer offered to ask Allah for rain during a drought.

• Q: How many times a day is Salat obligatory for a Muslim?
• A: Five times.
• Q: In which event were the five daily prayers made obligatory?
• A: Miraj (The Night Journey).
• Q: What is the shortened prayer for a traveler called?
• A: Qasr.
• Q: Who was the first Mu'azzin of Islam?
• A: Hazrat Bilal (R.A).

"Which of the following special prayers is offered specifically during a solar eclipse?"

A) Salat-ul-Istisqa

B) Salat-ul-Khusoof

C) Salat-ul-Kusoof

D) Salat-ul-Janaza

(Correct: C - Salat-ul-Kusoof)