Prayer is the second pillar of Islam after Shahada, which means that prayer is an obligation that Muslims must perform. In the prayer itself, there are several movements that begin with the opening takbeer. Meanwhile, in the last rak’ah, you are asked to recite the final salutation prayer before the salutation.
For Muslims who wish to perform prayer, they must of course understand the readings of the prayer and its meanings in order to increase their prestige while performing it. To learn more about the final greeting and prayer and its virtues, just follow the following review.
Explanation of the afterlife greeting in prayer
As we mentioned at the beginning, prayer is one of the duties of worship that Muslims must perform. This is as God Almighty mentioned in QS. Women: 103.
So when you have completed the prayer, remember God, standing and sitting, and at your side. And when you are at ease, perform the prayer, for the prayer was upon to the believers a prescribed book
this means:
Then, when you have finished your prayer, remember God when you stand up, when you sit down, and when you lie down. Then when you feel safe, pray (as usual). Prayer is obligatory for believers at that time.
The final greeting that includes the pillars of prayer
The final greeting itself is one of the pillars of prayer that cannot be neglected because it is obligatory. This prayer movement takes place in the last rak’ah. Is the prayer only 2 rak’ahs, 3 rak’ahs, or 4 rak’ahs?
In the noon, sunset, and evening prayers, there are two tashahhuds, the first tashahhud and the last tashahhud. At the same time, the morning prayer and the two-rak’ah Sunni prayer consist only of the final tashahhud in the second rak’ah.
Reading the final greeting prayer can be a sign that the prayer will end soon. The final greeting also differs from the initial greeting in that the reading is shorter. With a complete and correct reading, this will of course affect the value of our worship before God Almighty.
The final tashahhud movement
The final salutation is done by sitting with the left hip touching the floor. While the left foot is under the right foot and the sole of the foot is facing to the right. The right thigh rests above the ankle of the left foot and the toes of the right foot touch the floor.
In this movement, the fingers of the left hand are open and placed on the left thigh. At the same time, the index finger of the right hand is raised and the other fingers are interlaced or may also form a circle. The eyes turn towards the index fingers.
The law of reading the last prayer
We previously mentioned a little about the movement of the final tashahhud, which is part of the pillars of prayer. Likewise, pronouncing the prayers in the final tashahhud is also included in the pillars of prayer.
Reciting the Prophet’s prayer, may God bless him and grant him peace, is something you must do when you are in the final tashahhud. Therefore, this reading should not be abandoned, whether accidentally or intentionally.
The virtue of reading after the final greeting prayer
Certainly, every practice of prayer has its advantages and privileges. As in the reading after reading the last salutation. The prayer is read after the final greeting is read in the final tashahud movement. Priorities include:
1. Get protection from God
The prayer that is said in the final greeting, the Sunnah of the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, is to seek refuge from four things. That is the torment of the Fire, the torment of the grave, the temptation of life and death, and the temptation of the Antichrist.
By reciting the supplication for slandering the Antichrist after the last greeting, God Almighty will provide protection to His servants who ask. Therefore this prayer should always be read during the final salutation so that salvation in the afterlife can be obtained.
2. It is an answered prayer
The prayer that is read at the end of the night or at the end of the obligatory prayers, that is, at the end of the Tashahhud, is an effective prayer. Hence, Muslims should not miss this opportunity because the invitations made are easily answered.
As in the following hadith from Tirmidhi:
It was said, O Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, which supplication should I hear? He said in the middle of the last night and after the prescribed prayers.
Someone was asked: O Messenger of God, when will God hear our prayer? He said: “At the end of the night, and at the end of the obligatory prayer.” (H. Al-Tirmidhi, 3499).
3. It is the Sunnah of the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace
And reading the final greeting prayer in full is what was recommended by the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace. Implementing the Sunnah of the Prophet will certainly bring rewards, so that reading the prayer at the end of one’s life will be worth the reward.
4. Obtaining the forgiveness of God Almighty
Another priority for reciting prayer during the last tashahhud is to obtain forgiveness from God Almighty. There is no person who is infallible from mistakes and sins, except by seeking forgiveness during the final tashahhud, he will be forgiven for praying.
This is as stated in the hadith, which is that the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, met a man while he was praying at the end of the tashahhud, asking God for forgiveness. The Prophet said that God had forgiven the sins of that person.
5. Not to be angry with God Almighty
God Almighty loves His servants who always pray and ask Him for anything. Because servants who do not want to pray or ask God Almighty, this is considered an arrogant act. God is angry with the arrogant servant.
By reciting the supplication at the end of the tashahhud, the prayer becomes evidence of a person’s inability, as he has no choice but to ask God Almighty. By praying earnestly, God will not be angry.
6. The instructions of God Almighty
Humans truly need guidance and direction from God Almighty. Without God’s guidance and direction, man will be lost and turn away from the truth. By seeking protection from God Almighty, Muslims will always be given guidance.
7. Avoid injustice
The supplication after the final greeting is based on the Sunnah of the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, to protect Muslims from tyranny. This prayer is also a prayer for forgiveness so that it becomes a hope for God’s forgiveness for the sins committed.
The final prayer for the Renaissance and Muhammadiyah
Basically, the prayers offered during the final greeting are the pillars of prayer that must be recited when performing prayer, whether obligatory or sunnah. However, between Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah there are differences in their readings.
Muslims need not confuse, let alone question, these differences because the two prayers presented have the same meaning in essence. It is a form of testimony to the oneness of God Almighty, as well as praise and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.
This way you don’t have to worry, because you can choose what you want to read and practice in each prayer. For more details, here is the complete reading of the final greeting prayer in Arabic from the Nahdat al-Muhammadiyya and Muhammadiyah versions you need to know:
Read the final greeting for the NU version
For Muslims who want to practice reciting the final greeting like the NU version, here is the recitation:
Blessed greetings and good prayers to God. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and God’s mercy and blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of God. I bear witness that there is no god but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. Oh God, bless Abraham and bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You blessed Abraham and the family of Abraham in the worlds. You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Al-Attiyah Al-Mubarakatosh Shalawutoth Taybatullah. Peace be upon you, may God’s mercy and blessings be upon the Prophet. Peace be upon you and upon the servants of God. Peace be upon you, O Messenger of God. O God, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, like Shalitah upon Abraham and upon the family of Abraham. And I bless Muhammad and Muhammad, just as I bless Abraham and Abraham. In Amina Inaka Hamidum Majeed.
this means:
“All honor, blessings, happiness and goodness belong to God. Greetings, mercy and blessings, I send to you, O Prophet (Muhammad).” Peace be upon all of us, our righteous servants.
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah. I bear witness that the Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger of God. O Allah! Pray for the Prophet Muhammad. “Just as You had mercy on Abraham and the family of Abraham.” And bless the Prophet Muhammad and his family. I also blessed our master Abraham and his family. “In the entire universe, you are praiseworthy and glorious.”
Recitation of the final greeting from the Muhammadiyah version
Meanwhile, for those who are more confident in reciting the final Muhammadiyah greeting prayer, here is the pronunciation of the prayer:
Greetings, prayers, and good things belong to God. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and God’s mercy and blessings be upon you. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of God. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. O Allah, bless Muhammad and his family Muhammad, as You blessed Abraham and the family of Abraham, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious, O God, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You blessed Abraham And upon the family of Abraham, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Attahiyaatu Lillaahi Washsholawatu Wat Thoyyibaat. Peace be upon you. Ayyuhannabiyyu warohmatullaahi wabarokaatuh. Peace be upon you and the servants of God. Peace be upon you, Abduh and Rusullah. Oh God, bless Muhammad and Ali Muhammad, and likewise Shalita on Ibrahim and Ibrahim, Inaka, Praiseworthy and Glorious. O God, bless Muhammad and Muhammad as much as Ibrahim and Ibrahim. Indeed, we are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
this means:
“All honor, happiness, and goodness belong to God. Peace be upon you, O Prophet Muhammad, and God’s mercy and pleasure. We hope for safety for all of us and for the righteous servants of God.
I bear witness that there is no god but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the servant of God, His Messenger, and His Messenger. O God, bless Muhammad and his family. Like the blessing that bestowed upon Abraham and his family. And bless the Prophet Muhammad and his family. Like the prayer that was prayed upon Abraham and his family. Truly, you are praiseworthy and glorious in the whole world.”
In addition to reciting a supplication in the final greeting, after that he can continue with a supplication for protection from the torment of Hell, the torment of the grave, the temptation of life and death, and the temptation of the Antichrist.
O God, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave and the torment of the Fire, and from the temptation of life and death, and from the temptation of the Antichrist.
Allahumma inni a’udzu bika min ‘adzaabi jahannam, wa min ‘adzabil qobri, wa min fitnatil mahyaa wal mamaati, wa min syarri fitnatil masiihid dajjaal.
Meaning: “O God, I seek refuge in You from the torment of Hell, from the torment of the grave, from the temptation of life and death, and from the evil of the temptation of the Antichrist.”
Close
From the review above, it can be concluded that the final greeting prayer is included in the pillars of prayer, so it must be read in order for the prayer to be complete. After reading this, you can continue to pray for protection according to the reading of the Sunnah of the Prophet.