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 …