Living the Muslim life- 2nd Pillar-Salah Flashcards
Why is prayer important?
‘Keep up regular prayer, for prayer is obligatory’
It is second pillar of Islam and one of the duties if you want to get to heaven.
Muslims believe all prophets of Allah –most importantly.
Muhammed - taught their followers about the importance of worship. Salah has existed since the time of Prophet Muhammed prayed so Muslims follow his example.
Muslims believe they can communicate directly with Allah, who desires to have a personal relationship with them.
Muslims can seek help in difficult times, and aim to improve themselves.
Who has to pray and why?
It is obligatory (you have to do it) for all men,
women and children from puberty onwards
Preparations for prayer
Muslims believe there is a close link between the
physical and spiritual. It is important to be physically
clean before offering Salah, so Muslims perform
ablution, or wudu.
This involves washing face and body including hands,
mouth, elbows and feet. Wudu prepares worshippers
physically and mentally for prayer.
When and how do Muslims pray?
Fajr – Before sunrise Duhur –Mid morning Asr – late afternoon Maghirb – Early evening Isha – After sunset Salah must be done in Arabic using specific prayers from the Qur’an.
What does quiblah mean?
means facing the direction of prayer so use a compass to face Mecca in Saudi Arabia
What does rak’ah mean?
series of movements
Describe salah in the mosque.
‘Prayer with the congregation is 27 times better than prayer performed by oneself’
It creates unity between all Muslims
It strengthens the spiritual bond between them all.
The worldwide fellowship of Muslims is known as Ummah.
Muslims believe that Allah will be very pleased with them if they pray at mosque and they get to Jannah (paradise).
Describe Jummah prayer.
‘He who comes to Jummah,
offers salah and listens quietly
will have his sins forgiven’
All males must go and females if they want but not compulsory.
There are many blessings linked to the Jummah prayer as it is an opportunity for sins to be forgiven.
Describe prayer at home.
‘Pray in your houses – do not
make them like graveyards’
Homes should not become empty of spirituality, even if you pray at home it should still be a spiritual experiences where you connect with Allah.
Still expected to perform wudu and ensure the area in which you will be praying in the house is clean.
Salah at home is led by the head of the household (usually the husband/dad in traditional families).
Trains children to regularly pray.
Similarities and Differences between Muslim and
Christian worship
Similarities Weekly worship in a place of worship with a sermon Congregation say a prayer together (even in non-liturgical Christian worship all say the Lord’s prayer together) Differences I – Must face Mecca C – Can face any direction I – Worship in Arabic C – Worship in own language I – No music C – worship involves singing
