Salah Flashcards
How many times do Sunni Muslims pray?
5 times a day
When do Muslims pray?
Fajr (just before sunrise)
Zuhr (just after midday)
As’r (afternoon)
Maghrib (after sunset)
Isha (night)
How many times do Shi’a Muslims pray?
3 times a day (combine prayers, but they don’t skip them)
What do Shi’a Muslims use to pray?
Clay tablet at forehead when prostrating (natural elements).
Where do Muslims face during prayer?
Makkah
What indicates the direction of Makkah?
Mihrab in the qiblah wall.
What else can Muslims use to pray in the right direction?
A special compass.
Why is direction of prayer important?
Means that all Muslims are focusing on one place associated with God
What do Muslims do before prayer?
Wudu (a washing ritual to make themselves spiritually clean).
Where do Muslims wash themselves in wudu?
Face, hands, feet, head, behind ears and arms under running water.
Where do Muslims perform wudu?
In two special rooms, one for men and one for women.
What happens if water isn’t available?
Muslims can ‘wash themselves using sand or dust instead as it still presents that they are spiritually clean.
Why do Muslims perform wudu?
Helps Muslims to fully focus on God in their prayers.
Who is prayer in the mosque led by?
An imam
What happens to men and women during prayer?
They pray at the same time but in separate spaces.
What is the first step of Rak’ah?
Stand and recite the first chapter of the Qur’an.
What is Rak’ah?
Set sequences of actions and recitations
What is the second step of Rak’ah?
Bow and recite in Arabic ‘Glory be to my Lord who is the very greatest’ three times.
Why is prayer important?
Helps Muslims become closer to God and motivates Muslims to do God’s will. Some actions in Rak’ah also help remind them that God is greater than them. And it unites Muslims all around the world as they pray in the same way.
What is the third step of Rak’ah?
Stand and make a recitation praising God.
What is the fourth step of Rak’ah?
Kneel with the forehead, nose, hands, knees and toes touching the floor (prostration). Recite ‘How perfect is my Lord most high’
What is the final step of Rak’ah?
Recite ‘God is the greatest’ first while sitting then prostrating.
What is Jummah prayer?
A special communal prayer held every Friday at midday. All men are expected to attend mosque for this prayer and women may if they wish.
What does the imam do after a sermon?
Remind Muslims of their duties to God
How do Muslims pray at home?
They must still perform wudu but do not need a special room and often have a prayer mat facing Makkah.
