03-07-2007, 09:27 PM
Bismillah
As Salam alaikum
Welcome to the board...
I can give you the advice from memory but if you want references, then Insha'Allah someone else will have to do that since I am on a time constraint.
#1 "what do you need to do if during your pray you get funny pictures and memory of your past coming fort to you."
The Prophet told us to seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan bc he is the one who is bring all these "whisperings" into your mind. Like your mind starts making a grocery list or you remember something someone so long ago that you thought you had forgotten about it?
Say "aoothu Billahi minash Shaytan neerrajeem." ( I seek refuge in Allah from the cursed satan.) Then spit three times to the left (air spit like you are trying to get a hair out of your mouth or saying the "p" sound only with more air behind it... pfff, pfff, pfff).
Also, ask Allah for Help in concentrating during prayers. Remember the punihsments of the Fire and the pleasures of Paradise.
Also, remember that you are standing before not your father, not your boss, not the leader of the country, but THE CREATOR OF ALL. Allah Takes our lives when He Wills. Keep in mind that maybe He Will take your life during or after your prayer. It is a possibility bc none of know when we are going to die. Insha'Allah that might help.
#2 "what do you do when you think you might have not done 2 rakat but you have this feeling you have done this."
In Islam certainty is not removed by doubt. If you are standing there asking yourself "have I done two or three rakats," then your certainty lies with two. Pray as if you have done two. Before saying salam do the two prostrations of forgetfulness.
Many times if you have a question, you might be able to find the answer quicker by using the board's search feature. A little effort is required but it usually will reap good results. I know that the two questions that you have asked have been covered in depth on other threads so if I have failed to answer your question fully, then try a search. If you are still not satisfied, then by all means ask for more details and we'll see what we can do.
Again, Welcome!
As Salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu