Allah says that the Qur’an is clear and has no doubt in it. It is us who create confusion in the word of The God by trying to find something where it does not exist, due to our preconceived notions. The God willing, we will see that The God is very clear about the timings …
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Taking the definition of salat to be prayer, Muslims all over the world end their Salat (prayer) with the words: “Al-Salamu alaykum wa Rahmat Allah wa Barakatu”. These words translate into (Peace and Allah”s Mercy and Blessings be upon you). This phrase is uttered twice at the conclusion of the Salat, once with the head …
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My understanding of the Quran leads me to believe that there are 3 positions in Salat: These are Standing, Bowing and Prostrating. The Salat starts in the standing position: [2:238] - Hafithoo AAala alssalawati waalssalati alwusta waqoomoo lillahi qaniteena “Attend constantly to prayers and to the middle prayer and stand up truly obedient to Allah.” 2:238 …
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With regards to the words spoken during the Salat, we find guidance in the Quran with respect to the following matters: First : All the words of the Salat should be from the Quran. Second : Specific Quranic phrases are to be spoken during the Salat. First : All the words of the Salat …
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Before observing the Salat, believers are to adhere to a number of pre-requisites. These are Intention, Devotion, Ablution, and Direction. Intention This first pre-requisite is the conscious intention to establish contact with God Almighty. This intention cannot be present if one is under intoxication: “O you who believe, do not observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) while …
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