Things That Spoil Salah – Basic 3 Islamic Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

What We Will Learn Today

• What makes our prayer (Salah) invalid
• Things we must avoid during prayer
• How to keep our prayer correct and acceptable
• What to do if we make mistakes in prayer

What Spoils Salah?

1. Talking During Prayer

• Don’t: Talk to people while praying
• Don’t: Answer phone calls
• Don’t: Say “hello” to someone
• Exception: You can say “Subhān Allah” to correct the Imam

2. Eating or Drinking

• Don’t: Eat food during prayer
• Don’t: Drink water or any liquid
• Don’t: Chew gum
• Remember: Complete your eating before starting prayer

3. Too Much Movement

• Don’t: Walk around during prayer
• Don’t: Wave to people
• Don’t: Do unnecessary actions
• Okay: Small movements like adjusting clothes

4. Laughing Out Loud

• Don’t: Laugh loudly during prayer
• Don’t: Make funny faces
• Note: Smiling quietly doesn’t spoil prayer

5. Breaking Wudu (Ablution)

• Don’t: Pass gas during prayer
• Don’t: Use the bathroom
• If this happens: Stop prayer, make new wudu, start again

6. Turning Away from Qiblah

• Don’t: Face away from Makkah direction
• Don’t: Turn your back to Qiblah
• Remember: Always face Makkah during prayer

7. Adding or Removing Prayer Parts

• Don’t: Add extra sujud (prostration)
• Don’t: Skip required parts
• Don’t: Change the order of prayer

What Doesn’t Spoil Salah

Small Things That Are Okay:

• Coughing or sneezing
• Crying from fear of Allah
• Small movements (like scratching)
• Thinking about prayer words
• Looking down at the ground

What to Do If You Make a Mistake

If You Talk by Mistake:

• Stop the prayer immediately
• Make wudu again if needed
• Start the prayer from the beginning

If You Move Too Much:

• Try to be still
• Continue the prayer if movement was small
• Restart if movement was too much

If You Forget Something:

• Do Sujud as-Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) at the end
• Ask an adult to teach you how

How to Keep Your Prayer Good

Before Prayer:

• Make good wudu
• Find quiet place
• Face Qiblah correctly
• Have clean clothes

During Prayer:

• Stay still and quiet
• Focus on Allah
• Say the words correctly
• Follow the prayer steps

What We Learned

• Talking, eating, drinking, and too much movement spoil Salah
• Breaking wudu and turning away from Qiblah also spoil prayer
• Small movements and coughing don’t spoil prayer
• If we make mistakes, we should restart the prayer
• We should try to pray with focus and stillness

EXERCISES

1. Circle what spoils Salah:

Talking Coughing Eating Smiling Drinking Sneezing

1. True or False:

1. You can talk to your friend during prayer. ( )
2. Drinking water spoils Salah. ( )
3. Small movements are okay in prayer. ( )
4. You must face Qiblah during prayer. ( )
5. Laughing loudly spoils prayer. ( )

1. What should you do?

1. If you need to cough during prayer: ________________
2. If someone talks to you during prayer: ________________
3. If you pass gas during prayer: ________________
4. If you forget part of prayer: ________________

1. Choose the correct answer:

1. If you eat during prayer, your Salah is (correct / spoiled).
2. You should face (east / Qiblah / north) during prayer.
3. Too much movement (spoils / doesn’t spoil) Salah.
4. Crying from fear of Allah (spoils / doesn’t spoil) prayer.

1. Match the action with its result:

1. Talking during prayer → Prayer continues
2. Small cough → Prayer is spoiled
3. Eating food → Ask adult for help
4. Forgetting something → Prayer is spoiled

1. Complete the sentences:

1. Before prayer, I must make __________.
2. During prayer, I should stay __________ and quiet.
3. If I make a big mistake, I should __________ the prayer.
4. I should always face __________ during prayer.

Remember: Allah loves prayers that are done with care, focus, and respect!