What is Tasbeeh? In the Arabic language, it means “ablution”. It is a ceremony in which Muslims give praise and worship to Allah, and partake of water and food. This is an important religious duty, as water is used for prayer and many foods have to be consumed after prayer. Hence, tasbeeh is very important.
There are two schools of thought when it comes to tasbih. The first is what is called “ma’am”, or ritual prayer. The second is what is known as “steamer” or prostration. Both have very specific procedures that must be followed, and they do differ in the way in which they are implemented.
Traditionally, tasbeeh begins with a salutation and then praises Allah. After this, there is a short supplication. Then, the imam, or prayer leader, performs the Tashah, a prayer that starts and finishes the prayer. At this point, there is a discussion of the verses of the Quran. Some Muslims feel that these verses should all be repeated, but this is not strictly necessary.
Another difference between the two is that those doing Tashah have the right to ask questions, interject and clarify. With Urdu poetry, there is no room to do this. But Muslims believe that by reciting the Quran word for word, it will help in the process of memorizing the meaning.
The second part of the prayer tasbeeh is fasting. During the day, Muslims who fast must not eat or drink anything until after prayer. Then, at sunset, they are allowed to have light snacks. Fasting for 24 hours, in turn, makes a person more thirsty and allows them to urinate more frequently. Some purists believe that you must not drink water after fasting.
One important detail that differs with Urdu poetry is that tasbeeh is not considered a part of the Hajj. Tashah is performed before the prayer and it is believed to be of greater importance than the pilgrimage itself. During the Hajj, one is expected to fast and follow certain traditions. But, for tasbeeh, you may do it before starting the prayers. There are also differences with regards to how long tasbeeh is to be performed.
When it comes to reciting tasbeeh, you must follow the guidelines laid down by your sharia. The rules may differ from place to place and even from school to school. But, general tasbeeh is to be recited as much as possible within the day, inside the mosques, and in private homes. One must not break this rule, even if they feel like it. This is considered a major sin and can lead to severe punishment.
Some people recited tasbeeh while others recite it silently. You may prefer to recite it silently, but if you are in a crowded environment and cannot avoid being interrupted, it is best to follow the lead of your leader or tribe. In order to be closer to God, you must do your prayers perfectly. Reciting tasbeeh correctly will help you achieve this goal.
Tasks such as prayer rakings and tasbeeh are often difficult for beginners. For one, recitation of the qara is very hard to do. The angels around you might not be pleased with your performance. They will tell you that you are doing it incorrectly. So, you should start from a very basic level.
As you progress with your religious activities, you will be able to proceed to more difficult levels. Once you finish with prayer raking, you can now move on to the tasbeeh. If you failed at the first step, you may resort to praying silently and slowly, until you manage to catch up.
The key to recitation is proper breathing. You must inhale through your nostrils and exhale from your mouth. Then, you should combine both by saying your prayer words in a steady and deep voice. Once you have finished the prayer, say the qara as many times as you can in one breath. You should start from one rakhi before moving to another. Once you manage to recitate all eight rakhi, you will then be ready to start praying aloud.
Reciting tasbeeh beads at home is actually easier than reciting it in a congregation. The nanus of halacha prohibits using microphones, so you will not be able to read your prayers during a crowded prayer. If you do recit your prayers in a congregation though, you should be careful about your breath.
