Muqaddamat-e-Namaz
نماز کے مقدمات اور شرائط1. Taharat (Purification)
The body and clothes must be clean from Najasat (blood, urine, etc.). One must be in a state of Wudhu or Ghusl.
2. Waqt (Time)
Prayer is only valid if performed within its prescribed time. Performing it before the time starts makes it void.
3. Qibla (Direction)
One must face the direction of the Ka’aba. If the direction is unknown, one must use a compass or signs to find it.
4. Makan-e-Musalli (Place)
The place of prayer must be Mubah (lawfully used). It is forbidden to pray on usurped (Ghasbi) land.
Jurisprudence of Prerequisites
نماز کے تفصیلی احکام اور مقدمات1. Taharat (Ritual Purity)
Ritual Purity: One must have Wudhu (or Ghusl/Tayammum if applicable).
2. Libas al-Musalli (The Worshipper’s Clothes)
- Must be Mubah (Not stolen or usurped).
- Must not be made of Pure Silk (for men).
- Must not be made of Gold-woven material (for men).
- Must not contain parts of Najas-ul-Ayn animals (e.g., pig, dog) or non-slaughtered animals.
3. Makan (The Place of Prayer)
The place must be stable (not moving violently) and Mubah. The place where the forehead is kept (Sajdah spot) must be pure (Tahir) even if other parts of the place are not.
