Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The Second of Pillar Faith: Salat

Perhaps the most well-known practice among non-Muslims is ritual prayer, or Salat, which is performed 5 times a day: at dawn, midday, afternoon, sunset, and evening.  
  • Muslims prayer 5 times a da, wherever they are
  • They always face the direction of the Ka'ba in Mecca
    • A qibla is used to determine the correct direction
  • A prayer mat is used so that a person does not have to kneel directly on the floor
  • Before prayer, Muslims perform ritual washings of the hands, arms, face, and feet
  • A muezzin makes the call to prayer
  • The imams are prayer leaders

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