Question 134) - Describe the preconditions of Salah by which Salaah IS not valid?

A: The following is necessary upon the Musalli:

1. Pure from both Hadath from the beginning of the Salaah until the end.
2. His body must be pure from Najasah.
3. That the place of Salaah be pure.
4. That he wear pure clothing which cover the 'awrah [private region]. The Salah with clothing which reveals the 'Awrah is invalid as is Salaah with clothing soiled with Najasah.
5. The Salah should be in its Waqt. It may not be before the entry of its time.
6. He must face the Qiblah.
7. He should have an intention in his heart which Salah he is performing. There should be no blockage Agape between the intention and the Tahrimah. The Muqtadi [follower] should in addition intend that he is following the Imam.

~ al-Quduri ~