saldh is the Arabic.term for prayer, referring specifically to the
particular
manner in which Muslims perform^ it by standing,
bowing and prosfrating.
No other form of *"o.*hip can bi
compared to Saldh, for it is the basis of religion. Sc/cft puts
Muslims in continuous communication with their Creator, while
providing a constant reminder of their higher moral and
spiritual mission in life. Saldh (prayer) was practised in some
form by the earlier prophets and their followers as an essential
part of the religion of Allah. Islam, which is the final stage, the
completion and confirmation of monotheistic religion,
considers Saldh (prayer) essential, and its denial removes one
from the ranks of Islam.
Oblig;atory prayers are performed five times a day: at dawn,
noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and nightfall and are a direct link
between the worshipper and Allah. The prayer may be
performed at any clean place (home, mosque, park, the
workplace, etc) by an individual or by a group. There is no
hierarchical authority or priesthood in IslEm, so group prayers
are led by a person learned in the
Qur'dn. These prayers,
whether performed in congregation or individually, contain
verses from the
Qur'An and are said in Arabic, the language of
the revelation. Personal supplications, however, can be offered
in one's own language. Isldmic prayer takes a special form and
content, in which both body and soul are harmoniously
involved; each prayer is practically speaking, an audience with
Allah. Prayer, both obligatory and voluntary, is an immense
spiritual treasure to be tapped. It inspires peace, purity and
tranquillity, ird instils a continuous awareness of and feeling of
closeness to Alldh. It amaeingly reduces the hustle-and-bustle
of life to tame proportions. By their spacing throughout five
times a day, beginning at dawn, prayers help worshippers to
maintain a therapeutic level of well-belng and practically leave
no room in their consciousness for mischievous thoughts and
deeds.
particular
manner in which Muslims perform^ it by standing,
bowing and prosfrating.
No other form of *"o.*hip can bi
compared to Saldh, for it is the basis of religion. Sc/cft puts
Muslims in continuous communication with their Creator, while
providing a constant reminder of their higher moral and
spiritual mission in life. Saldh (prayer) was practised in some
form by the earlier prophets and their followers as an essential
part of the religion of Allah. Islam, which is the final stage, the
completion and confirmation of monotheistic religion,
considers Saldh (prayer) essential, and its denial removes one
from the ranks of Islam.
Oblig;atory prayers are performed five times a day: at dawn,
noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and nightfall and are a direct link
between the worshipper and Allah. The prayer may be
performed at any clean place (home, mosque, park, the
workplace, etc) by an individual or by a group. There is no
hierarchical authority or priesthood in IslEm, so group prayers
are led by a person learned in the
Qur'dn. These prayers,
whether performed in congregation or individually, contain
verses from the
Qur'An and are said in Arabic, the language of
the revelation. Personal supplications, however, can be offered
in one's own language. Isldmic prayer takes a special form and
content, in which both body and soul are harmoniously
involved; each prayer is practically speaking, an audience with
Allah. Prayer, both obligatory and voluntary, is an immense
spiritual treasure to be tapped. It inspires peace, purity and
tranquillity, ird instils a continuous awareness of and feeling of
closeness to Alldh. It amaeingly reduces the hustle-and-bustle
of life to tame proportions. By their spacing throughout five
times a day, beginning at dawn, prayers help worshippers to
maintain a therapeutic level of well-belng and practically leave
no room in their consciousness for mischievous thoughts and
deeds.
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