6. The Prophet peace be upon him used to pray taraweeh as: 10. Prayer is prohibited in such times except for

(nine - eleven - twenty) rak`ats. 7. The recital prostrations are (fourteen - fifteen - sixteen). 216 International University in Latin America 8. Prostration of gratefulness is (permissible - mandatory - an act of Sunnah). 9. There are (three - four - five) times at which prayer is prohibited.

(supererogatory prayer - routine Sunnah prayer). 217 International University in Latin America Didactic activity Dear learner, in order to learn more about the topics tackled in this unit, you should: Write a paper on the supererogatory prayers highlighting those that can be performed in congregation. 218 International University in Latin America Unit Five Unit Five: Imamate (leading the Prayer), prayer of the sick and traveler Imamate (leading the Prayer), prayer of the sick and traveler 219 International University in Latin America Contents of the Unit • Imamate (Leading the prayer) • Prayer of the Sick • Prayer of the Traveler 220 International University in Latin America Importance of the Unit: This unit is intended to illustrate the qualifications required for the imam (leader) of prayer. This being learned will help establish congregational prayers in the proper way that ensures soundness of prayer and comfort of the worshippers following the imam in prayer. The unit further unveils the ease of Islamic shari`ah and the concessions given to the sick and the traveler in offering the mandatory prayers. Learning Objectives: Dear learner, after studying this lecture you should be able to: - Identify the one qualified to lead people in prayer - Illustrate the concessions given to the sick and the traveler when offering the prayers 221 International University in Latin America íÚ^Úý]<h^e B2-C9 Chapter On Imamate (Leading The Prayer) • Narrated Abu Mas'ood al-Badrey that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) said: "The one who should lead the people is the best reciter of the book (1) of Allah out of them , and if they were equal in recitation, then the one most knowledgeable in the sunnah, and if they were equal in [their knowledge of] asSunnah, then the one whose migration was earlier, and if (1) The majority (H+M+S) said the one with more knowledge takes precedence over the best reciter, for you need a limited amount of the Quran during the prayer, but you need a lot of knowledge to perfect it and to know what to do in cases of error and confusion. They argued that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) assigned Aba Bakr to lead the congregation despite the presence of people who had better recitation. (A+s) argued that the hadith mentioned in the text is clear in giving precedence to the one who has better recitation. It seems that once the persons have mastered the knowledge pertaining to the prayers and leading it, then the best reciter out of them should be selected to lead. 222 International University in Latin America they were equal in hijrah (migration), then the eldest. And the man should not lead another man in his home, or a place under his authority. And should not sit on his (1) favorite seat except with his permission." • And he (peace be upon him) said to Malik ibn alHuwairith: "When the time of salah comes in, let one of you call the adhan and let the older of you lead the (2) prayer." And they were close in their [mastery of] recitation. • [The Prayer Is Invalid Behind:]