Salat al-jama‘ah (Congregational Prayer) or prayer in congregation (jama'ah) is considered to have more social and spiritual benefit than praying by oneself. When praying in congregation, the people stand in straight parallel rows behind the chosen imam, facing qibla. The imam, who leads the congregation in salat, is usually chosen to be a scholar or the one who has the best knowledge of the Qur'an, preferably someone who has memorised it in its entirety (a hafiz) . In the first row behind the Imam, if available, would be another hafiz to correct the Imam in case a mistake is made during the performance of the salat. The prayer is performed as normal, with the congregation following the actions and movements of the imam as he performs the salat.[1][2]
The congregational prayer is led by an imam. The imam should be male, just, and well aware of Islamic jurisprudence. The Imaam stands in front by himself while the followers stand behind him in straight lines, all facing the Qiblah (the direction of Ka’bah). The most worthy of leading people in prayer is the one who is the best in memorizing and reciting the Quran. If they are equal, then the one who has the deepest knowledge of Sunnah. If they still are equal in the knowledge of Sunnah, then the oldest of the group. The Messenger of Allah said: “The most versed in recitation of the Book of Allah leads the people in the prayer. If they are equal, then the one most aware of the Sunnah. If they all are equal, the one who emigrated earlier. If they all are equal, then the oldest of them.” [Muslim][3]
Conditions of the imam
Imam of the Congregational Prayer should have special conditions:
There are not any obstacles between Imam jamaat and prayers or prayers and other prayers.[8]
The minimum number of people required for the Congregational Prayer to be valid is two.[9]
In the Congregational Prayer, Imam will read Surah Al-Fatiha and then any surah of the Quran aloud except for zuhr and Asr prayer. People praying behind the Imam should keep silent during the Fatihah. They should, however, individually read all the other things in salah apart from fatihah.[9]
Narrations
Muhammad himself never omitted even a single congregational prayer. Even in his sickness, it was strenuous for him to walk; nonetheless, with the aid of two of his companions he came (while his auspicious feet were dragging on the ground) to the mosque and prayed with the congregation.
Congregation prayer in a mosque, or masjid, is particularly encouraged for men and is optional for women. Muslim men are encouraged to offer as many of the five daily prayers in the mosque as possible, as the reward for doing so is at least 27 times greater than offering the prayer alone at home.[2]
Some benefits of congregational prayer
Congregational prayer has worldly and otherworldly benefits:[10]
^an-Najafi, Shaykh Muhammad Hassan. Jawahir al-Kalam fi Sharh Sharai al-Islam. Vol. 13. p. 323.
^Wahid Khorasani, As-Samahat al-Marje' Sheikh Husain (16 December 2014). Islamic Laws. p. 237. ISBN978-1505606799.
^Ph.D., John Renard (19 January 2015). The Handy Islam Answer Book (Handy Answer Book). Visible Ink Press; Illustrated Edition (January 13, 2015). p. 242. ISBN978-1578595105.
^an-Najafi, Shaykh Muhammad Hassan. Jawahir al-Kalam fi Sharh Sharai al-Islam. Vol. 13. p. 373-375.
^Akhtar Rizvi, Sayyid Saeed (January 1992). Hijab: The Dress of Modesty in Islam. Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania, 1992. p. 18. ISBN9789976956740.
^ abHussaini Sistani, Sayyid Ali. "Summary of the Rulings (Ahkam) of Salat al-Jama'at". Islamic Humanitarian Service (IHS).
^Akhtar Rizvi, Sayyid Saeed. "Salat al-Jama'ah (congregational prayer)". al-islam. Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania.
Further reading
Muhammad Naasir ad-Deen al-Albaani. . University of Southern California Muslim Students' Association. Archived from the original on 10 February 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2007.
"How to Perform the Daily Prayers" (PDF). Al-Islam.org. Retrieved 3 January 2007. How to pray according to Shi'a Ja'fari School of law
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actions and movements of the imam as he performs the salat 1 2 Congregational prayer at a mosque in Indonesia Contents 1 Requirements for the imam 1 1 Conditions of the imam 2 Conditions 3 Narrations 3 1 Some benefits of congregational prayer 4 See also 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External linksRequirements for the imam EditThe congregational prayer is led by an imam The imam should be male just and well aware of Islamic jurisprudence The Imaam stands in front by himself while the followers stand behind him in straight lines all facing the Qiblah the direction of Ka bah The most worthy of leading people in prayer is the one who is the best in memorizing and reciting the Quran If they are equal then the one who has the deepest knowledge of Sunnah If they still are equal in the knowledge of Sunnah then the oldest of the group The Messenger of Allah said The most versed in recitation of the Book of Allah leads the people in the prayer If they are equal then the one most aware of the Sunnah If they all are equal the one who emigrated earlier If they all are equal then the oldest of them Muslim 3 Conditions of the imam Edit Imam of the Congregational Prayer should have special conditions Intellect 4 just 5 mature Baligh Adult 6 being a Muslim 7 Conditions EditThere are not any obstacles between Imam jamaat and prayers or prayers and other prayers 8 The minimum number of people required for the Congregational Prayer to be valid is two 9 In the Congregational Prayer Imam will read Surah Al Fatiha and then any surah of the Quran aloud except for zuhr and Asr prayer People praying behind the Imam should keep silent during the Fatihah They should however individually read all the other things in salah apart from fatihah 9 Narrations EditMuhammad himself never omitted even a single congregational prayer Even in his sickness it was strenuous for him to walk nonetheless with the aid of two of his companions he came while his auspicious feet were dragging on the ground to the mosque and prayed with the congregation Congregation prayer in a mosque or masjid is particularly encouraged for men and is optional for women Muslim men are encouraged to offer as many of the five daily prayers in the mosque as possible as the reward for doing so is at least 27 times greater than offering the prayer alone at home 2 Some benefits of congregational prayer Edit Congregational prayer has worldly and otherworldly benefits 10 Islamic equality Unity love and Collaboration Discipline validity of Islam endless RewardSee also Edit Islam portalDua Du a Kumayl Sabr Tasbih Sujud Sahwi Sujud TilawaReferences Edit تعريف و معنى صلاة الجماعة في معجم المعاني الجامع معجم عربي عربي almaany a b عرض المقالة المحراب موقع الإسلام al islam The congregational prayer islamweb an Najafi Shaykh Muhammad Hassan Jawahir al Kalam fi Sharh Sharai al Islam Vol 13 p 323 Wahid Khorasani As Samahat al Marje Sheikh Husain 16 December 2014 Islamic Laws p 237 ISBN 978 1505606799 Ph D John Renard 19 January 2015 The Handy Islam Answer Book Handy Answer Book Visible Ink Press Illustrated Edition January 13 2015 p 242 ISBN 978 1578595105 an Najafi Shaykh Muhammad Hassan Jawahir al Kalam fi Sharh Sharai al Islam Vol 13 p 373 375 Akhtar Rizvi Sayyid Saeed January 1992 Hijab The Dress of Modesty in Islam Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania 1992 p 18 ISBN 9789976956740 a b Hussaini Sistani Sayyid Ali Summary of the Rulings Ahkam of Salat al Jama at Islamic Humanitarian Service IHS Akhtar Rizvi Sayyid Saeed Salat al Jama ah congregational prayer al islam Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania Further reading EditMuhammad Naasir ad Deen al Albaani The Prophet s Prayer Described University of Southern California Muslim Students Association Archived from the original on 10 February 2009 Retrieved 3 January 2007 How to Perform the Daily Prayers PDF Al Islam org Retrieved 3 January 2007 How to pray according to Shi a Ja fari School of lawExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Salat 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