Fıkhî Açıdan Teyâmün

Man’s behaviour and attitudes reveals what kind of person he is. Therefore, behaviours and attitudes help us to get to know people. God mentions in the Qur’an People of Yamin (Right) and ashab al-maimana (People of maymana). These terms are used in the Qur’an to refer to certain people. The qualities of the good people meant by these terms are mentioned immediately after them. This indicates how God attributes importance to the right.

The Prophet are considered by muslims as exemplary figure with his attitudes and they are keen to follow his orders and advices word for word. The prophet did virtuos actions with his right and the other actions with his left. He also encouraged his followers to do the same thing. The Companions behaved in the same manner and did their best to pass this on to the following generation. These practices and advices were considered by the scholars of Islamic Law as a rule to follow.  The Prophets’ orders, pratcices and advices about the right side were transmitted to us through prophetic sayings. Thus, muslims put emphasis on the right both in their daily practices and prayers 

In this study, the problem of whether the Prophet’s emphasis on the righ side is due to his personal choice or God’s decree will be discussed. The meaning of the two related terms yamin (right) and yasar (left) will be examined. The rule about prioritising the washing right hand and leg while taking ablution, the position of a single person when there is single person behind the imam and the rule regarding  the position of right hand and right leg while sittinng at the end of the prayer (tashahhud)