Sunnah Prayer

[tor_khan]

Salaam all,

Question about prayer.

If a thread already exists I'll merge InshAllah, but I need some references (well written and reliable) on the difference between some of the Sunnah salah. I had something pointed out and wondered who was mistaken. If some Sunnah prayers are to be taken as compulsory what is the difference between fardh and sunnah?

There's a ton of opinions out there but that just adds to the confusion/doubt. What is the Sunni madhab positions on this?

[Shamlawar Khurasani]

Salaam all,

Question about prayer.

If a thread already exists I'll merge InshAllah, but I need some references (well written and reliable) on the difference between some of the Sunnah salah. I had something pointed out and wondered who was mistaken. If some Sunnah prayers are to be taken as compulsory what is the difference between fardh and sunnah?

There's a ton of opinions out there but that just adds to the confusion/doubt. What is the Sunni madhab positions on this?

Wa 3alaykum as salaam,

In Shariah, the word Sunnah has different meanings. This confuses the people.

Therefore, it is necessary for everyone to know and understand what Sunnah means in each and every context it is used.

Generally, there are different types of Sunnah with regards to Prophet Muhammad sal allahu alayhi wasalam.

There are prayers that are prescribed/emphasized aside to obligatory prayers. Those are the regular 12 rakat you pray along with the fardh prayers.

Then there are other prayers less emphasized like Ishraaq/Shurooq for example.

If you need further clarification, elaborate your question, I might be able to find a good suitable article I can share.

[tor_khan]

Wa 3alaykum as salaam,

In Shariah, the word Sunnah has different meanings. This confuses the people.

Therefore, it is necessary for everyone to know and understand what Sunnah means in each and every context it is used.

Generally, there are different types of Sunnah with regards to Prophet Muhammad sal allahu alayhi wasalam.

There are prayers that are prescribed/emphasized aside to obligatory prayers. Those are the regular 12 rakat you pray along with the fardh prayers.

Then there are other prayers less emphasized like Ishraaq/Shurooq for example.

If you need further clarification, elaborate your question, I might be able to find a good suitable article I can share.

Salaam Shamlawar,

The question is more than about expectations, there are technicalities and different obligations around this, right?

I had this conversation in Pashto and the other guy basically said Suunah Mukkada = obligatory which for him was a 'fardh'. If that is the case then what is the difference between Fardh and some Sunnat Mukkada? There is a reason that Fardh and Suunah are not the same surely otherwise why are they disregarded

[Shamlawar Khurasani]

Salaam Shamlawar,

The question is more than about expectations, there are technicalities and different obligations around this, right?

I had this conversation in Pashto and the other guy basically said Suunah Mukkada = obligatory which for him was a 'fardh'. If that is the case then what is the difference between Fardh and some Sunnat Mukkada? There is a reason that Fardh and Suunah are not the same surely otherwise why are they disregarded

For Pashtuns, Mu'akada means the same as fardh. If you don't pray Sunnah, they consider you a sinner. Which is not correct.
Mu'akadda means: prescribed with emphasis. It means, you should really do it. But still, not praying mu'akada is still not a sin. Abandoning the mu'akada prayers entirely is a great sin. But occasionally, not praying it is not sinful.

We have proof from the life of Prophet Muhammad sal allahu alayhi wasalam when he skipped the mu'akada prayers. Likewise, the Sahaba skipped it at times. Therefore, we know that it is not fardh.

However, many Middle Eastern people, especially the ones influenced by Salafiyyah are negligent towards the mu'akada prayers. They barely pray it. This is the other extreme.

The correct path is in between the two extremes: pray it when ever you can and if you really have to run, skip.

We have a very big problem in our society. People pray like they are doing push-ups. They mock the prayer by finishing 4 rakat in 20 seconds.

While they talk and act all righteous saying Sunnah is mu'akada, they themselves fail to preform all necessary parts of the prayer fully and properly while praying.

Therefore, the scholars say, that it is better to pray the Sunnah prayers the way you pray fardh: slowly, with patience. This will help us improve our prayer habits in general.

[Mujib]

The Sunna Prayers Related to the Obligatory Prayers: A Detailed Exposition