Description of the Prophets Prayer

In Islam, salah (prayer) is a central act of worship and its significance cannot be overstated. Muslims work hard to perfect their prayers because, on the Day of Judgement, Allah will examine humanity about their prayers first. Because of this, the prayer has received a great deal of attention from the extensive corpus of Islamic literature, which covers everything from its regulations to the smallest details regarding its attributes, etc. The prayer will also continue to be taught and researched throughout the Muslim world. One of the most famous works written by the late Imam and hadith scholar Muhammad Nasirudin Al-Albani (may Allah bestow His Mercy upon him) is Sifat al-Salatun-Nabi.The original Arabic work was a significant milestone that presented the subject in a novel way. We are pleased to offer the reader the updated, condensed English translation of the work. The author made it clear why the book was put together, saying, "I felt obligated to produce a book that collected together as many features of the Prophet's prayer (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as possible, from the takbeer (opening of the prayer) to the tasleem (concluding of the prayer)." He had not come across a book that covered the topic comprehensively.He also affirmed the approach he found most suitable for the book by embracing stringent guidelines on adherence to the genuine Sunnah and the challenges he encountered in doing so. As a result, it has evolved into a study guide and an important introduction, establishing a benchmark for revitalising our prayer practice and serving as a tool for refining our devotion to Allah in line with the prophetic way. With any luck, this new English translation will guarantee that Muslims who want to adhere to the teachings of their Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in their daily prayers will continue to receive our sincere assistance.And that people who genuinely adore the Prophet (may Allah grant him mercy) will be inspired to pray as they have witnessed him praying if this work is used as a catalyst.