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 Section 5 Ṣawm (الصِّيَامُ): Fasting in the Month of Ramadan 5.1 Introduction to Ṣawm Ṣawm (صِيَام) refers to abstaining from specific physical acts—eating, drinking, sexual relations—from dawn (fajr) until sunset (maghrib) with the intention (niyyah) of worshipping Allah during the month of Ramaḍān. Fasting is one of the most spiritually and communally significant acts in Islam. It is a means of purification, spiritual elevation, and solidarity with the poor.  يٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwā (piety).” (Qur’ān, Al-Baqarah 2:183) In the Mālikī school, fasting is a farḍ ʿayn (individual obligation) upon every Muslim who is sane, mature (bāligh), and physically able. Deliberate failure to fast without valid reason is a major sin. 5.2 Legal Definition of Ṣawm (Mālik...

 Section 6 Ḥajj (ٱلْحَجُّ): Pilgrimage to Makkah 6.1 Introduction to Ḥajj Ḥajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able. It is a profound act of devotion that symbolizes unity, submission, and sacrifice. The word ḥajj linguistically means “to intend a journey,” and in Islamic law, it refers to traveling to the Kaʿbah in Makkah and performing specific rites during the appointed days of Dhū al-Ḥijjah.  وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا ۚ وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَنِيٌّ عَنِ الْعَالَمِينَ “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.”

Section 7 Conclusion: Integrating the Five Pillars of Islam in Mālikī Thought 7.1 Summary of the Pillars The Five Pillars of Islam represent the foundation of Islamic life. Each pillar is a distinct act of worship that binds the Muslim to Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) and the community of believers (Ummah). Together, they form a holistic spiritual structure encompassing belief, worship, charity, discipline, and unity.

 📝 Section 19: Conclusion Sujūd al-Tilāwah is a beautiful symbol of how Muslims engage with the divine message not just through reading, but through physical submission. It is a living act of worship that: Reflects the humility of the believer, Revives the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, Strengthens one’s relationship with the Qur’an, Brings immense spiritual reward, And reawakens the heart to the majesty of Allah's speech.

 🕌 Section 18: Spiritual Benefits and Reflections of Sujūd al-Tilāwah Sujūd al-Tilāwah is more than a mere physical gesture it is an act of complete submission and a reflection of the heart’s connection to Allah’s words. Each sajdah performed while reciting or hearing the Qur'an holds a unique spiritual light that elevates both the soul and character of a believer.

🕋 Section 15: Sujūd al-Tilāwah During Prayer vs Outside Prayer 15.1 During Prayer If the Imam recites a Sajdah verse during Salah, then: He should perform Sujūd. The followers must follow him in Sajdah. If recited in Nafl prayer, Sujūd is performed. In obligatory prayer, most scholars say it should not be done frequently, especially by Imams, as it may confuse followers. Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA): "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited a Sajdah verse and made Sujūd, so we followed him." Sahih Muslim, Hadith 577 15.2 Outside Prayer Can be done alone or in gathering. Conditions: Wudhu, Qiblah, Clean place. It is Sunnah to say Allāhu Akbar before and after Sajdah (especially in Hanafī fiqh). No Tashahhud or Salam is required according to the majority. 📱1. Contemporary Questions – Sujūd Tilāwah with Digital Qur’an 1.1 Listening from Phones / Recordings If the Sajdah verse is heard from a recording, the Hanafi school says Sujūd is not required, because it is not a live recitati...

 📚 Section 14: Legal Rulings of Sujūd al-Tilāwah in the Four Madhāhib 14.1 Hanafi Madhhab Ruling: Sujūd al-Tilāwah is Wājib (obligatory) upon anyone who recites or hears a verse of sajdah. Condition: Must be in a state of Wudhu, must face the Qiblah, and cover the 'awrah. Source:  "فإذا قرأ آية سجدة أو سمعها وجب عليه السجود" – (Hidayah, Vol. 1) If one hears a recording, no Sujūd is required unless the sound is live.