How do Muslims pray Janazzah?
In Islam, Janazzah prayer is the funeral prayer performed in congregation for a deceased Muslim. Here are the steps involved in performing the Janazzah prayer:
1. Intention: Make the intention in your heart to perform the Janazzah prayer for the deceased person.
2. Position: Stand up and face the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, just as you would for the regular prayer.
3. Takbeer: Raise your hands to your ears while saying "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is the greatest). This is the opening Takbeer.
4. Sanaa: Recite the usual opening supplication, "Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabaarakasmuka, wa ta'aalaa jadduka, wa laa ilaaha ghayruk" (O Allah, Glory to You, and Praise belongs to you, and Blessed is Your name, and Exalted is Your Majesty, and there is no god but You).
5. Recitation: After the Sanaa, recite Surah Al-Fatiha silently.
6. Supplication: Recite Salawat (a prayer for the Prophet Muhammad) silently, such as "Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala aali Muhammad" (O Allah, bless Muhammad and his family).
7. Silent prayer: You may supplicate for the deceased, asking Allah to forgive them, have mercy upon them, and grant them paradise. You can also pray for their loved ones and the wider Muslim community.
8. Tasleem: To end the prayer, turn your head first to the right and say "Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah" (Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you) towards the right shoulder. Then, turn your head to the left and repeat the greeting to the left shoulder.
It's important to note that the Janazzah prayer is performed silently, without any physical movements like bowing or prostrating. It is also preferred to perform the prayer in an open area as opposed to inside the mosque.
May Allah have mercy on the deceased and grant them peace and blessings in the hereafter.