In this project I will propose to deal with one of the most important major exercises of faith as laid down by Islam. This is prayer (Salaah).

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  1. Introduction

2.  Purpose of prayer

  1. Conditions of prayer

  1. Timings of prayer

  1. Wudu

  1. The prayer call

  1. The performance of prayer

  1. Types of prayers

  1. Conclusion

In this project I will propose to deal with one of the most important major exercises of faith as laid down by Islam.

This is prayer (Salaah). Salaah is the second  pillar of Islam. It refers to the five compulsory daily prayers. Salaah is the most special act of worship, which a Muslim can do for Allah. The word Salaah, itself, literally means ‘Connection.’ So the act of Salaah is our way of making a ‘connection’ with our Lord, Allah. There are many versus of the Qur’an and many sayings of the blessed Prophet which call us to this important act. We offer Salaah to remember Allah. It brings us closer to Him. The Qur’an says:

     ‘Indeed, I am Allah; there is no god except Myself; so worship Me and establish Salaah to remember Me.’ (20:14)    

 

Islam is known as the foundation of Religion. After accepting the truth of the Shahadah, Salaah is the doorway to knowledge. Salaah is the key to paradise.

 Allah reminds us in the Qur’an of the importance of Salaah  again and again,  telling us everything about it from the rewards of it to the punishments of it.  

Prayer is the second pillar of Islam. It refers to the five daily compulsory prayers. Any Muslim who fails to observe his prayers and has no reasonable excuse is committing a major sin. This is a very grave sin because it is not only against God, but is also against the nature of man. The benefit man can get from praying is immeasurable. Here are some explanations of the effectiveness of the Islamic prayer:

  1. It strengthens the belief in the Existence and Goodness of God.
  2. It enlivens this belief and makes it constructive in the practical course of life.
  3. It purifies the heart and comforts the soul.
  4. It keeps man close to good and decent actions and away from bad and evil actions.

 

It is difficult for anyone to impart in words the full meaning of the Islamic prayer, yet it can be said that it is:

  1. A lesson in discipline and willpower;
  2. A practice in devotion to God and all worthy objectives;          
  3. A guide to the most upright way of life;
  4. A course of inner peace and stability;
  5. An expression of thankfulness to God and appreciation of Him;    
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This is the Islamic prayer and that is what it can do for man.

The best way to understand Salaah is to perform it and then one will really know what it really means.  

There are certain conditions regarding prayer. The offering of prayer is obligatory upon every Muslim whether male or female if they are:

  1. Sane and responsible.
  2. Relatively mature, normally about fourteen. Parents should advise their children at a young age so as they grow ...

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