SALAT OF WITR
Q. Is Salat of Witr Wajib or Masnun?
Salat of Witr is Wajib (ordained). It is
as much emphasized as a commanded (Fard) Salat. It is compulsory to redeem it
at another time if one fails to say it on time. It is a grave sin to cut it
without any valid reason.
Q. How many Rak'ahs are there in the Salat
of Witr?
It is a Salat with three Rak'ahs, the
first two are followed by a Qa’dah (sitting). In the Qa’dah the Tashah-hud
is recited after which is done the Qiyam (standing). The third Rak'ah is again
followed by Qa’dah and Tashah-hud. After which the holy Darud for the
Prophet (peace be on him) and invocation to Al-lah are said and the Salat is
concluded by turning the face in Salaam first to the right, then to the left.
Q. How is Salat of Witr different from other
Salats?
The main difference is that in the third
Rak'ah of Witr Salat the invocation “Qanut” is recited. The procedure for it is
like this:
In the third Rak'ah after the Al-Fatihah
and the Surah that shall follow it, raise your hands to your ears saying Al-lahu Akbar. Then fold the hands as is
usual is standing for Salat and say the Qanut – invocation. This done, do the
bowing and the rest of the ritual as usual.
Q. Shall we say the Qanut – invocation
audibly or inaudibly?
Everyone, whether the head of prayer or
the individual, shall say the Qanut – invocation inaudibly.
Q. What must one do if he has not memorized
the Qanut invocation?
Any other invocation e.g.
RAB-BANA ATINA FID-DUNYA HASANATA(N)W-WA
FIL-KHIRATI HASANTA(N)W-WA-QINA ‘AZABAN-NAR
may
be recited.
Q. What must the follower do if the head of
the prayer passes on to bowing before the former has completed the Qanut –
invocation?
He shall cut short the Qanut and follow
the Imam in bowing.
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