Prophet's Prayer Described (Sh. Albani)

Salah is a fundamental act of worship and the focal point of Islam; its importance can never be overstated. A Muslim strives to perfect his prayer, for it is the first thing he will be asked about on the Day of Judgment.

This book describes the Prophet's ﷺ prayer from the opening takbir to the final salam, with each element referenced to the narration that establishes it.

Why This Book Rather Than a Simpler Guide

Because it shows the evidence. A beginner's guide tells you what to do; this tells you where it comes from — which narration, from which collection, with what grading.

That matters for two reasons. It settles disputed points by argument rather than assertion, and it equips a reader to evaluate a practice he encounters that this book does not mention.

About the Author

Shaykh Muhammad Nasiruddin Al-Albani was the foremost hadith scholar of the twentieth century, and his method throughout was to test received practice against authentic narration. Some of his conclusions differ from what a reader may have grown up doing, and he sets out his reasoning fully in each case.

Who It Is For

Students of knowledge, imams, and any Muslim who has prayed for years by imitation and wants to check that practice against the Sunnah. It is a more advanced study than a step-by-step manual, and it rewards being read slowly.

Related Reading

• Prayer According to the Sunnah — the fiqh of prayer in a fuller treatment
• Only Two Rak'ah - The Neglected Prayers — the neglected Sunnah prayers
• Muhammad Nasiruddin Al-Albani — the life of Shaykh Al-Albani