This article is derived from the book “Salah Mustafa ﷺ” authored by the esteemed Abu Hamza Abdul Khaliq Siddiqi.
✿ Salah al-Khawf (Prayer of Fear)
The prayer performed during a state of fear, such as on the battlefield or during warfare, is known as “Salah al-Khawf.”
Depending on the situation with the enemy, this prayer is legislated with various methods, all of which are detailed in the books of Hadith.
✿ Salah of Eclipse (Kusuf or Khusuf)
On the occasion of a solar or lunar eclipse, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed two Rak’ahs of prayer, with:
✔ Two bowings (Rukus) in each Rak’ah,
✔ Recitation after the first Ruku’ in each Rak’ah,
✔ Prostrations following the second Ruku’,
✔ A sermon (Khutbah) delivered to the people after completing the prayer.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 1052 – Sahih Muslim, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 2109)
According to the narration of Sayyiduna Jabir رضي الله عنه:
✔ Three bowings (Rukus) in each Rak’ah are mentioned.
(Sahih Muslim, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 2100)
According to the narration of Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas رضي الله عنهما:
✔ Four bowings (Rukus) in each Rak’ah are mentioned.
(Sahih Muslim, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 2112)
✿ Important Rulings
➊ To gather the people for the Eclipse Prayer, it is announced: ((الصلاة جامعة)).
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 1045 – Sahih Muslim, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 2113)
➋ The Eclipse Prayer is performed in congregation and with audible (loud) recitation.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 1065 – Sahih Muslim, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 2096)
➌ During an eclipse, it is recommended to engage in the remembrance of Allah, His glorification (Takbir), and giving charity.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 1044 – Sahih Muslim, Book of Eclipse Prayer, Hadith no. 2096)
