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Introduction
Introduction
The importance of performing prayer during illness:
It serves as a way to seek healing from Allah.
It signifies our patience in facing the trial and continuing to obey.
It signifies awareness of our weakness as creatures and our reliance on Allah's help.
Performing Ablution (Wudhu') Using a Spray Bottle.
Performing Ablution (Wudhu') Using a Spray Bottle.
1. Wash the face with the intention (Niat) of ablution.
2. Wash both arms up to the elbows.
3. Wipe a small amount of water over the head.
4. Wash both feet up to the ankles.
For bandages that are difficult to remove or may harm if removed, wiping with water is sufficient.
Tayammum Guide for Patients.
Tayammum Guide for Patients.
Reasons for performing Tayammum:
No water is available, or there is water but it is only enough for drinking purposes.
Using water would harm or endanger the illness being faced.
There is a bandage or covering such as plaster on the limb for ablution or on the body.
Materials for Tayammum:
Earth dust or any pure material from the earth's surface such as stone, salt, etc.
Intention (niat) for Tayammum:
"I intend to perform Tayammum solely to fulfill the obligation of prayer for the sake of Allah the Almighty."
Perfomming Tayammum Using Dust
Perfomming Tayammum Using Dust
1. Tap both palms onto the dust once, then intend (niat) while transferring it to touch part of the face.
2. Spread and flatten the dust onto the face.
3. Tap both palms onto the dust for Tayammum once again.
4. Spread and flatten the dust onto both hands up to the wrists.
Praying While Sitting on the Bedside
Praying While Sitting on the Bedside
Patients who are unable to pray standing and are able to pray sitting.
1. Intention & Takbiratul Ihram.
2. Bowing with slightly lowered head.
3. I'tidal.
4. Prostration by bowing the head beyond the level of the ruku'.
5. Sit between two prostrations.
6. Giving the Salutation.
Repeat the same actions until the prayer is complete, concluding with the salutation.
Praying While Seated on a Chair.
Praying While Seated on a Chair.
Patients who are unable to pray standing and are able to pray sitting.
1. Intention & Takbiratul Ihram.
2. Bowing with slightly lowered head.
3. I'tidal.
4. Prostration by bowing the head beyond the level of the ruku'.
5. Giving the Salutation.
*Patients may choose to pray seated on the bed rail, on a chair, or on the floor according to their ability.
Repeat the same actions until the prayer is complete, concluding with the salutation.
Praying While Lying Down
Praying While Lying Down
Patients who are unable to pray standing and unable to pray sitting.
1. Intention & Takbiratul Ihram.
2. Reciting Al-Fatihah.
3. Bowing by slightly lowering the head and if unable, close half of the eyelids (as a sign for bowing).
4. I'tidal.
5. Prostrating by lowering the head below the level of bowing, and if unable, close the eyelids (as a sign for prostration).
6. Tahiyyat and giving the Salutation
*If the patient is unable to move their limbs/head/eyes, they may use a gesture of the heart.
Repeat the same actions until the prayer is complete, concluding with the salutation.
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