Prayers in Islam " Salat "
The Second Pillar in Islam
The Prayer involves a sequence of changes in body posture with simultaneous Arabic
recitation. Each prayer is divided into subunits (rakats). There are
different types of rakats (fardh, sunnah, nafl and witr) which are performed in
slightly different ways from each other.
The five prayers consist of different
number and type of subunits.
There are many types of prayers but five are performed on a day to day to basis:
Fajr: the morning prayer which is performed after the start of the dawn.
Zuhr:
the noon prayer which is performed after the sun has passed its zenith.
Asr: the
afternoon prayer.
Maghrib:
this prayer is performed after sunset.
Isha:
the evening prayer which is performed after the end of dusk.
Daily Prayers in Osaka
Fortunately, Osaka University afford
OMA members a
small room where they can perform the daily prayers with ease. So, all Muslim
students have the opportunity to keep praying even in groups " Jamaha " as recommended in
Islam. This room is situated in the second floor of the building just behind
the COOP and Appetite Restaurant. OMA members are responsible to keep this room
as much clean as possible.
Osaka
Muslim students usually pray four times daily in the room: Zuhr (12:15 pm), Asr
(3:15 pm), Maghrib (6:00 pm) and Isha (7:00 pm). The schedule is quite different
according to the prayer times as estimated according to the Hijra calendar.
Daily Prayer Times in Osaka:
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The easiest prayer times ever known with an
automatic caller to the Adhan.
Friday " Al Jumuah " Prayer and
Khutba
Friday prayer
is a unique Islamic prayer, performed only in groups " Jama'h ", and so every
Muslim should participate as possible. It is scheduled every week about 12:15 -
1:00 pm at the room. It is started by Adhan, succeeded by a special speech "
Khutba " and finished by the prayer. Khutba is considered as a central ceremony,
which is traditionally presented by someone who is referred to as Khatib. There
are some essential guidelines to be fulfilled for the most recommended Khutba
(Click here for more information).
OMA called all brothers to be enrolled in such an essential activity and prepare
a khutba and present it someday according to a specified list (Illustrated
below). Traditionally, the khutba is divided into two parts, which are
considered as two khutbas. The khatib performs both khutbas standing, but he
sits down for a moment between the two for Dowaa.
OMA requests its members to keep the followings during the
preparation of their khutba:
The khatib should
attend as early as possible (i.e. 12:15 pm).
The khutba is preferable to be short, brief and constructive.
The khutba is preferable to be
presented in both Arabic and English languages.
The khutba should cover one
of the Islamic or social concepts such as Islamic pillars, Faith,
Qur'an, Hadith and Sunnah, Seerah,
Islamic behavior ...etc.
The khatib is requested to
send OMA a copy of his Khutba to organize an archive for help.
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