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Salaat according to Imam Sadeq (AS)

SHAFAQNA – There are various narrations from Imam Sadeq (AS) regarding the meaning of words and phrases which must be recited during Salaat including the call to prayer (Adhan) and Iqamah. In one narration (Hadith), Imam Sadeq (AS) was asked about the meaning of “Hayya-Ala-Khayrel Amal; hurry towards the best of deeds”; and Imam (AS) replied: The best deed is Welayah, and in another version of reporting this Hadith, Imam (AS) explained: The best of deeds is to be kind to Hazrat Fatimah (AS) and her children [1]. In another narration, about the meaning of “Qad-Qamat-e-Salaah; Salaat has begun”, Imam Sadeq (AS) explained: Meaning, the time for Ziyarah (visit, meeting), and reciting prayers, and the time of acceptance of prayers, and granting the requests, as well as the time for being forgiven by Allah (SWT) has arrived, [2].

[1] Beharul Anwaar, Vol. 84, Page 134.

[2] As Above

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