Salat
Fajr (Dawn Prayer): This prayer starts off the day with the remembrance of Allah; it is performed before sunrise.
Dhuhr (Noon Prayer): After the day's work has begun, one breaks shortly after noon to again remember Allah and seek His guidance.
Asr (Afternoon Prayer): In the late afternoon, people take a few minutes to remember Allah and the greater meaning of their lives.
Maghrib (Evening Prayer): Just after the sun goes down, Muslims remember God again as the day begins to come to a close.
Isha (Night Prayer): Before retiring for the night, Muslims again take time to remember Allah's presence, guidance, mercy, and forgiveness.
Each prayer consists of a sequence of movements and recitations called rak'ahs. A rak'ah is a unit of set actions that includes reciting verses from the Quran and includes bowing and prostration. The number of rak'ahs varies from two to four, depending on the time of prayer. The prayers are performed facing the Kaaba in Mecca, which is considered the holiest site in Islam.
Before performing Salat, a ritual purification known as Wudu (ablution) is necessary, which involves cleansing the hands, mouth, nostrils, arms, head, and feet with water. If water is not available, tayammum, a dry purification using dust or sand, can be performed.
During Salat, individuals stand shoulder to shoulder in congregational prayer, symbolizing equality and unity under the guidance of Allah. In addition to the five daily prayers, Muslims can engage in additional prayers and supplications to seek guidance, ask for help, or express gratitude. Fridays hold special significance, and the Dhuhr prayer on Friday is replaced by the Jumu'ah, a congregational prayer that includes a sermon (khutbah).
Salat is a cornerstone of a Muslim's faith and practice, and its disciplined routine is meant to deepen the faith of adherents by constantly connecting them to their faith and to the broader Muslim community, or ummah.
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Salat (صلوة) is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, referring to the mandatory Islamic prayers performed five times a day by Muslims. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual act of worship that is observed by Muslims to maintain a relationship with their Creator, Allah
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