“So if you fear, then (observe the salat) while walking or riding, then once you feel more safe you shall commemorate (zhikr) God as He taught you what you did not know.” 2:239 Some of the advocates of the hadith (sayings) and sunna (methodology) of the prophet Muhammad refer to the words “God has taught you” in …
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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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