theme 3 Flashcards
takbir
god is the greatest
rakah
prayer movement
sujud
prostration
adhan
call to prayer
muezzin
the one who calls prayer from the minaret
minaret
tower from which the call to prayer is given
the nature and purpose of prayer in islam
submission to allah is a centeral feature of islam and is a reflection of the word muslim that means one that submits.
for muslims, communication with allah through prayer is at the same time an outward expression of submission. prayer is the second pillar of islam.
salah
the five daily prayers that were established by prophet muhammad
different types pf prayer
- tahajjud (night prayer)
- tasbih
- wird
- nafila (extra prayer)
- du’a
tahajjud
an extra prayer that is recommended for all muslims, although not obligatory.
it takes place between ishah and fajir
tasbih
a form of dhikr.
it is named tasbih because it is associated with the use of tasbih beads
wird
sufi form of dhikr.
reflective chanting and focus on the names and glorification of allah or on aspects of quranic text.
this can be done through private prayer concentrating on quran recitation or through hymes and dances.
nafila
usually performed before or after the five obligatory prayers but can occur anytime.
according to fiqh teachings, nafila prayers are a ‘drop to the ocean’ in terms of importance/reward when compared to obligatory prayers.
du’a
personal form of private devotion.
can be done anytime, anywhere, without ritual ablution, and does not even have to be in arabic
purpose of prayer
salah is seen as an act of obedience and gratitude towards allah. it could also be acknowledging a total debendance on allah and confirming complete and absolute trust in him.
