we recently got some good news and hubby said lets read namaz lekin he used the words nafl and some other words…he also said lets read it after we got married and other blessed things that have happened to us, good news or anything, he says we need to read some namaz. im wondering is this different namaz to what we read, as in different surats. im confused. i know this may sound sooooooo dum dum of me. but im confused and dnt wana ask him either, out of embarrassment.
Although, I don't understand why it's such a huge deal for you to ask your husband what you recite in this namaz.
If someone proposes an idea to you that you usually don't practice (even if it's nafal namaz).......it's understandable that you would have questions.
I don't recite any special or particular surahs during Nafl prayers. I will often times say the same surahs I say in Farz prayers (example: surah Ikhlas, Surah Falak, etc)
If I have a question about namaz or even how to pronounce a word in the Quran, I'll ask my mom....or a Muslim colleague at work......a friend.........a cousin......etc etc.
This is your HUSBAND......so what's the sharam/hesitation here? I mean you only live with him day in and day out right? If you can't even ask him a simple question about namaz, then what else will you hesitate to ask him in the future? I don't think he's going to bite your head off or ridicule you for asking. If you're doing a religious activity......whether it's praying namaz, or reading Quran, or fasting, or giving Zakat.........it is ALWAYS good to understand the purpose of the activity and the correct procedure because this makes it more meaningful for you.
Simply ask him in a casual manner, "So, what surahs do you usually recite in your nafl prayers?" Make it seem like you're just curious.
As mentioned earlier, if you still feel uneasy asking him......then ask in the Religion forum.
Nafil salah is voluntary prayers, it's not mandatory.
You would read it the same way you read fardh or sunnah prayers. Also you can read as many rakats of nafil as you want. Usually two rakats are more commonly done, but there are no limitations.
Also you should pray your compulsory if you are not. They will be accounted for, that is if you are not praying them already.
This is so typical of people from Pakistan - special nafls and prayers for every little thing. Partly they do it out of superstition.
Just do an ordinary prayer and ask your dua. Why is that difficult?
I haven't heard of any "special" nafls. But I perform regular 2 nafl prayer of gratitude for the fulfillment of a dua. Istikhara......haajat namaz have certain duas that should be recited and a slight difference in procedure.
It's even recommended that if you need/desire something from Allah, that you offer two nafl prayers. I pray them the same way as Farz prayers. The bigger issue here (in my opinion) is that she can't seem to ask her husband what he recites in these prayers. If you're going to fear being labeled a "dum dum" by your spouse over simple matters......either you're blowing things way out of proportion or your spouse is intimidating in some way or the other.
Praying nafil namaz is always good, I could not understand why you are so worry about it.
There so many nafils, even some very pious people pray Tahajjud every night also (it is after min night before Fajar, as it time when Allah accept dua)
and there are so many but not to worry, these are not compulsory but it is good if one can pray.
we recently got some good news and hubby said lets read namaz lekin he used the words nafl and some other words.....he also said lets read it after we got married and other blessed things that have happened to us, good news or anything, he says we need to read some namaz. im wondering is this different namaz to what we read, as in different surats. im confused. i know this may sound sooooooo dum dum of me. but im confused and dnt wana ask him either, out of embarrassment.
so please guys what to do....
It is exectly same way as normal prayers, but only two rakat at a time, except Salat Tasibh which is for RAKAT. (you must ask someone to teach u about salat Tasbih as it is diffrent a bit).
only in your niyyat would be for that type of nafil u want to pray.
i know a lot of pakistani's like to complicate religious practises but praying extra nafl is not a 'special prayer'. we all should be praying 5 times daily in normal circumstances. we don't always have time for extra nafl rakat everyday so lots of people make a point to pray beyond what is fard on us and do this for all sorts of reasons - as thanks, when you want something to go well etc etc. this is the same the world over in my experience. i don't know any practicing muslims that don't do this.
we recently got some good news and hubby said lets read namaz lekin he used the words nafl and some other words.....he also said lets read it after we got married and other blessed things that have happened to us, good news or anything, he says we need to read some namaz. im wondering is this different namaz to what we read, as in different surats. im confused. i know this may sound sooooooo dum dum of me. but im confused and dnt wana ask him either, out of embarrassment.
so please guys what to do....
I always offer two rakaats of Nafl when I hear some very good news to thank Allah. This is completely voluntary and mostly people do to show their love to their Lord. It just makes them more happy and perhaps one of the best time to get closer to Allah.
Nafl prayers can be offered at any time and I guess not when Sun is rising and setting. Nafl prayers and similar to what you pray normaly perhaps differnt sects may offer them differently.
ok im confuzzled. sorry thanks for everything people. But i dont actually know what A NAFL IS.....??
And i have no problem asking hubby, hes mashallah a very good hubby. however his mum is here for 3 weeks from pak and shes nice and all, but i find her patronising.if theres anything i dnt know she gives me that apki ammi nai apko kuch nahi sikai look.
so just in case she overhears me or sees him teaching me or anything. i prefer to find out myself.
Nafilah salah (Arabic: صلاة نفل) is a type of optional salah in Islam. Like Sunnah salat, they are not considered obligatory but are thought to confer extra benefit on the person performing them. Duha prayer is considered an extra plus for the Muslim life.
You've got nothing to worry about... Nafl prayers are simply optional which a person choses to recite to gain closeness to their lord and in ur hubby's case to thank allah. Nafl prayers are usually (to my knowledge) recited in 2 rakats and prayed exactly the same way as a fardh wud be.
**nafl namaaz is not something u decide in advance, set a time for it and then say it like a celebration. As PCG said in one of her posts in this thread, just say namaaz, ask what u want [within the confines of islam] and if its fulfilled say thanks to Allah by saying nafl namaaz, fasting for the day or even give sadaqa. when something good happens, just say 2 raka nafl after any of ur fard prayers. u don't need to say it together.
important note:
u have to say ur fard namaaz regularly b4 u expect Allah to accept ur nawaafil. i've seen people who do NOT pray on a regular basis but are quick to offer nawaafil. its just like obeying by-laws and forgetting the provincial and federal laws
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^ I think people should do what they feel comfortable doing.. Who are we to dictate and say wait for good to happen then offer ur nafl or vice versa.. At the end of the day if some people have a problem with others wanting to offer Nafl prayers to be honest its none of their business... everyone has their own relationship with their lord... do what you feel u want