prayer in a situation of fear (صَلاَةُ الْخَوْفِ)
الفقه أصول الفقه
التعريف :
An obligatory prayer becoming due when Muslims are engaged in a battle against an enemy, or standing guard.
المعنى الاصطلاحي :
A prayer that is performed in a specific manner during times of fear, such as in the presence of the enemy, while fighting the enemy, and in similar instances.
الشرح المختصر :
"Salāt al-Khawf" (prayer of fear) is a prayer performed in a specific manner due to fear, whether during fighting or otherwise. It was prescribed in the battle of "Dhāt-ur-Riqā‘" in the fifth year after "Hijrah" (emigration). There are numerous forms and manners for performing the prayer of fear that vary according to the situation involved and what is best for security and self-defense.