Tasbih is anexample of a traditional prayer, which can be recited without having the presenceof an imam. It is usually repeated a number of times in a session of Dhabihah and has been used for centuries as a prayer for the End of Ramadan. The basic prayer is Tasmiyya, which means praise and thanks. After this it is followed by other prayers such as Fasting, Namaz, Zakat, Hajj and Zakat.
Tasbih isrecited in Muslim communities all over the world, however, in the United Kingdom it is recited by Muslims in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is one of the two Muslim prayers that must be said on Eid ul-Fitr. In Euorpe this prayer is also recited at the same time as the Maghrib prayer and is usually said by the imam, or a senior mosque leader. The numbers of times Allahu Akbar are recited are therefore not the same as those recited in the Holy Quran. The holy Quran contains the numbers of halakhir which must be recited by anyone who prays at all, not just Muslims. The numbers of beads tasbih are therefore different from those in the holy Quran.
What makes tasbih so special is that reciting it is not restricted to Muslims. Hindus and Buddhists recite it, too. Therefore, if you were to find a Hindu or Buddhist monk reciting tasbih, you would see them do it with special beads. However, it is recited by Muslims with their own beads, especially when they are reciting it before going to bed. These beads can also have decorations on them, in order to make them look more beautiful to Muslims.
Muslim Faith in Allah
People who follow Islamic religious principles believe that Allah's name must be Allah and that the universe is obeying his commands. Therefore, it is considered to be a religious obligation for a Muslim to recite tasbih whenever they want to praise or worship Allah. Anyone who does not do this would be acting against the will of Allah, which is considered to be a kaam (an act of rebelliousness). Therefore, tasbih must be done by all Muslim people, even non-Muslims who are following the Sunnah of the holy prophet (p.e.c. ).
There are many ways to recite tasbih, and they all have varying interpretations. The simplest way to recite tasbih, as found in the traditions of Islam, is to pray with a single stone between your knees. By using the word "mudar" (plural of mud), the stone is called "tabriz" and signifies theworship of Allah. The stone is to be held between your two hands, and is then converted into a "uswah," or book, to carry on the traditions of Islam. Reciting tasbih misbaha beads in this way has certain advantages, such as being closer to the source of prayer, without having to move from your sitting place.
Another common way to recite tasbih, also used by Muslims, is to stand with palmsfacing each other, with the hands pressed together in front of you, and with your eyes closed, so that you are focused on Allah, who is believed to be the only One who knows the truth. When you open your eyes, you should look directly at Allah, so that you are performing tasbih with sincerity. This, too, isconsidered to be a Sunnah, or good practice, according to many religious scholars.
Ways of Reciting Prayer Beads in Islam
One more way to recite tasbih, which is believed to be more appropriate for Muslims, is touse special beads. These beads, which are red in color, symbolize the sun and its blessings. It was believed by early Muslims that the presence of the rays of the sun, especially during the time of prayer, sanctified all Muslim individuals, and increased their powers of intuition and perception. Therefore, Muslim worshipers are reminded to always pray with these special crystal prayer beads, either by holding them in their hands, or placing them around their necks while saying their tasbih, or prayer.
These are just some of the many ways that modern Muslims pray, with the help of tasbih,or peace of mind. Interestingly enough, there were very few books written about tasbih, or Muslim prayer, so it's up to us to learn more about it. If you would like to acquire more information about this subject, I highly recommend that you search the internet and do a little bit of research. There are some veryinformative websites out there that can help you get acquainted with this ancient form of Islam. I highly recommend that all Moslems learn to recite tasbih, for yourself and for your fellow Muslims, who also deserve the blessings of Islam.
