The Intention of Absolute Prayer and Its Procedure, Also Understand the Implementation Time

Kapanlagi.com - Absolute prayer is one of the recommended prayers that can be performed at any time, meaning it is not bound by a specific time or number of rak'ahs. In addition, absolute prayer can also be performed without any specific reason, just like muqayyad prayer.

There are various obligatory and recommended acts of worship that Muslims can perform with numerous virtues. One of them is absolute prayer, which can be performed at any time during the day and night except during the prohibited times.

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This prayer is included in the recommended prayers outside of the muqayyad recommended prayers. Muqayyad prayer is a prayer that is performed at specific times, such as dhuha prayer. However, in essence, the procedure for performing it is the same as regular prayers, with the first step being the intention for absolute prayer.

Below is the understanding and explanation of the intention for absolute prayer. By knowing the recitation of the intention for absolute prayer as follows, it can be used as a reference for practicing it. Let's directly observe the explanation about the intention for absolute prayer and its procedure, which has been compiled by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. The Implementation Time of Absolute Prayer

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Before discussing the intention of absolute prayer and its procedure, it is advisable to understand the implementation time of absolute prayer that needs to be known before performing it. In this case, as mentioned in the above review, absolute prayer can be performed at any time without being bound by time or the reason for performing this optional prayer.

However, it should be noted that there are several forbidden times for performing absolute prayer. The forbidden times for performing absolute prayer are as follows, as quoted from dream.co.id:

- The forbidden time for absolute prayer is after dawn until sunrise.

- The forbidden time for absolute prayer is when the sun is directly above the head, until it tilts slightly to the west.

- The forbidden time for absolute prayer is when the sun starts to turn yellow after Asr until sunset.

- The forbidden time for absolute prayer is after Asr until sunset.

- The forbidden time for absolute prayer is when the sun sets until it completely disappears.

As for the recommended time for performing absolute prayer, it is more preferable to perform it at night. This is what makes this optional prayer also included in the night prayer. This is in accordance with the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad, which states:

From Abu Hurairah ra, the Prophet Muhammad SAW said, "The most preferable prayer after the obligatory prayer is the optional prayer performed at night." (HR. Muslim).

2. Reading of Absolute Prayer Intention

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As for the reading of the absolute prayer intention, you can refer to the following review. The reading of the absolute prayer intention below can be practiced when you are going to perform it.

"Usholli sunnatan rokataini lillahi ta'ala."

Meaning: "I intend to perform two units of voluntary prayer for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."

3. Procedures for Absolute Prayer

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After understanding the reading of the absolute prayer intention, you can perform this voluntary prayer based on the procedures and sequence. As for the procedures and sequence of the absolute prayer, you can refer to the following review cited from laduni.id.

- Reciting the absolute prayer intention.

- Takbiratul ihram.

- Reciting the opening supplication.

- Reciting Surah Al-Fatihah.

- Reciting a short surah from the Quran.

- Performing the bowing position (ruku') with tranquility.

- Standing up straight after bowing (i'tidal) with tranquility.

- Performing prostration (sujud) with tranquility.

- Sitting between the two prostrations.

- Performing the second prostration with tranquility.

- Standing up for the second unit and performing the second unit.

- Reciting Surah Al-Fatihah.

- Reciting a short surah.

- Performing the bowing position (ruku') with tranquility.

- Standing up straight after bowing (i'tidal) with tranquility.

- Performing prostration (sujud) with tranquility.

- Sitting between the two prostrations.

- Performing the second prostration with tranquility.

- Reciting the final Tashahhud.

- Offering the Salam.

4. Prophet Muhammad's Hadith About Performing Absolute Prayer

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After understanding the procedure for absolute prayer above based on its sequence, it is also important to know some things to consider before performing it. The following are the things to consider for the implementation of absolute prayer based on the hadith of Prophet Muhammad.

From Ibn Umar ra. that there was someone who came to Prophet Muhammad and asked, 'How to pray at night?' He answered:

"Two units of prayer-two units of prayer, and if you are worried about approaching dawn, perform one unit of witr as an odd number for all the prayers that have been performed." (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim).

From the above hadith, it can be observed that absolute prayer can be performed with two units of prayer - two units of prayer with an unlimited number of units. As for the implementation of absolute prayer during the day, it can be performed with four units of prayer once with one unit of salutation without sitting for the initial tashahhud.

So, that is the intention and procedure for absolute prayer. In addition, as mentioned earlier, absolute prayer can be performed at any time but it is more preferable at night. Thus, with the above article, you can use it as a reference to practice it.

Source: Dream.co.id, laduni.id

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