The lesson opens with a deeply moving story from the final days of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. Too ill to lead the salah himself, he appointed Abu Bakr to lead the Companions in his place. On the last day, the curtain of his room was gently lifted and the Companions saw his shining face smiling at them as they stood in their rows for salah. It was the last time they ever saw him alive. This tender moment reminds learners that salah is never to be abandoned, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Young learners are then introduced to the concept of a concession in Islam and discover how Allah and our beloved Prophet ﷺ always chose the easier of two options when both were permissible. The lesson explains how to perform wudu when injured, including wiping over a bandage or cast, or performing tayammum when water could cause harm and walks through three clear methods of praying when standing is not possible, sitting cross-legged, sitting on a chair, and lying down.

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The lesson opens with a reassuring reminder from the Qur’an: “Allah wants to make things easy for you; humans were created weak” (Surah an-Nisa: verse 28). Even the blessed Companions of our beloved Prophet ﷺ made mistakes in their salah, what made them great was that they always turned back to Allah and sought to put things right. Building on this spirit of humility and accountability, learners discover that our beloved Prophet ﷺ taught us a merciful solution, if we miss an action, add an extra action, or feel uncertain during salah, we can perform two extra sajdahs, known as sajdah as-sahw.

The lesson explains the two situations in which sajdah as-sahw is performed, before the final salam, when a sunnah action has been missed, and after the final salam, when an extra action has been added. Learners also explore what to do when doubt arises during salah, as well as the important distinction between fard, sunnah, and mustahabb actions, and how each type of mistake is addressed.

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The lesson opens with a captivating story from the time of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, when he recited Surah an-Najm near the Kaʿbah and every person present, Muslim and disbeliever all fell into sajdah together. Through this remarkable moment in history, learners discover the extraordinary power of the Words of Allah and are introduced to the concept of sajdah at-tilawah: the special prostration performed upon reciting or hearing one of the eleven ayat of sujud found throughout the Qur’an.

Learners also explore a Hadith of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, which reveals that every time a person performs sajdah at-tilawah, Shaytan goes away crying, a deeply motivating reminder of just how powerful this simple act of worship truly is. The lesson then walks learners through the practical conditions and steps for performing sajdah at-tilawah correctly, including the beautiful dhikr to be recited in the prostration itself.

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The lesson opens with as-salah al-Ibrahimiyyah a deeply moving duʿa in which the believer asks Allah to shower blessings upon our beloved Prophet ﷺ and his family, just as He blessed the Prophet Ibrahim and his family. Learners are invited to pause and reflect on how much the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sacrificed and worried for this Ummah, and to send their greetings to him with love and gratitude in their hearts. They also discover the remarkable fact that when salawat is sent, an angel personally delivers that greeting to the Prophet ﷺ and that by praying for the Prophet ﷺ, one is also making duʿa for oneself.

Learners then explore the duʿa before salam, in which they seek Allah’s protection from the punishment of the Fire, the punishment of the grave, the trials of life and death, and the trial of al-Masih ad-Dajjal. The lesson concludes with guidance on the salam and the importance of the adhkar after salah, pausing, reflecting, and seeking Allah’s forgiveness before returning to daily life.

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This lesson opens with a heartfelt exploration of sujud, the greatest pillar of salah and the moment when a believer draws closest to Allah. Drawing on the Qur’anic command, “Prostrate and come close (to Allah)” (Surah al-ʿAlaq:19), learners come to understand that placing the noblest part of the body, the face, upon the ground is the highest expression of ʿubūdiyyah. Every act performed before and during salah reminds us of the preparation for this extraordinary encounter with Allah.

Learners are then guided through the duʿa between the two sajdahs: “My Lord, forgive me. My Lord, forgive me” with a gentle reminder to sit calmly, recite with presence of heart, and truly mean every word. The lesson concludes with a detailed, word-by-word breakdown of the tashahhud, helping learners understand the rich meaning carried within each phrase of this beloved declaration.

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