Salah (prayer) is the most essential act of worship after the Shahada. It connects Muslims with Allah through regular, structured communication and is performed five times daily.

What is Salah?

Salah refers to the ritual prayers prescribed by Islam that are performed at specific times throughout the day. These prayers include physical movements, recitation of Qur’anic verses, and supplications.

Importance of Salah

1. Direct Connection to Allah: Salah is an opportunity to speak directly to the Creator.
2. Reminder of Faith: The regular timing ensures constant remembrance of Allah throughout the day.
3. Spiritual Discipline: It instills a sense of accountability and structure.
4. Key to Success: The Qur’an and Hadith emphasize Salah as a defining characteristic of a true believer.

Getting Started

Below are the 5 daily prayers, the general time of the day they are required to be prayed and how many rakaat (units of prayer) you need to do for each prayer. Please note:

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The exact time of when each prayer period begins/ends depends on where you live. Please look up your location online to find the exact times or consult your local Muslim community.

https://www.islamicfinder.org/prayer-times/

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The Five Daily Prayers