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Salah is the second pillar of Islam and refers to the five daily prayers Muslims are obligated to perform. These prayers are Fajr (before sunrise), Zohr (midday), Asr (between Zohr and sunset), Maghrib (at sunset), and Isha (between Maghrib and midnight). Salah involves standing, bowing, and prostrating in the direction of Mecca while reciting portions of the Quran. The prayers are meant to increase faith and devotion to Allah and ensure Muslims maintain their religious obligations.

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A Salah

Salah is the second pillar of Islam and refers to the five daily prayers Muslims are obligated to perform. These prayers are Fajr (before sunrise), Zohr (midday), Asr (between Zohr and sunset), Maghrib (at sunset), and Isha (between Maghrib and midnight). Salah involves standing, bowing, and prostrating in the direction of Mecca while reciting portions of the Quran. The prayers are meant to increase faith and devotion to Allah and ensure Muslims maintain their religious obligations.

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Salah: The Second Pillar of Islam

Salah, explained…

Salah, the second pillar of Islam, is a daily obligation upon all Muslims above baligh (mature) age and is
the act of offering prayers to Allah SWT.

There are five separate daily prayers which must be performed; they are as follows:

Fajr – this is performed before sunrise

Zohr – this is performed midday

Asr – this is performed between Zohr and sunset

Maghrib – this is performed at sunset

Isha – this is performed between Maghrib and midnight

These are the obligatory prayers only; there are many other prayers that Muslims can perform
voluntarily for their own benefit. Many of these voluntary prayers are nominated during the Holy month
of Ramadan due to the many rewards and blessings bestowed in this virtuous month.

All prayers are initiated with the recitation of the adhaan which means call to prayer. The act of salah
itself is a conversation between you and your Lord and is for nobody else’s benefit but your own.

The prayers are divided into five offerings throughout the day:

Fajr – 2 rakaat (units)

Zohr – 4 rakaat (units)

Asr – 4 rakaat (units)

Maghrib – 3 rakaat (units)


Isha – 4 rakaat (units)

A Muslim can offer voluntary units should he or she wish in the form of nafil prayers.

Many people opt to pray at the local Mosque in congregation while others prefer to pray at home or at
work. Should one be travelling or away from their hometown, certain allowances are given to make the
prayers easier.

Any form of prayer in Islam is carried out in position towards Mecca, where the Holy Ka’aba resides. This
position can be ascertained using a compass.

Purpose of Salah

The principle of salah is to ensure Muslims maintain their faith and devotion to Allah SWT, to increase
taqwa (closeness to Allah SWT) and to remain conscious of the importance of faith and submission to
their Creator.

There is special importance dedicated to the Friday prayer, which is also known as Jumaa Namaz. This
prayer is performed in congregation at the local Mosque and is led by an Imam (leader).

As with all of the Five Pillars of Islam, salah is a highly important obligation upon all Muslims and is
essential to ensuring we stay within the boundaries of deen and remain mindful of one's faith

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