Learn SALAH (Prayer)
Your Daily Connection With Allah
Salah (prayer) is the heart of Islam.
It is your direct, personal connection with Allah — a moment of peace, reflection, and renewal, five times every day.
🕌 Importance of Salah
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Spiritual Connection: Strengthens the bond with Allah.
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Discipline: Teaches punctuality and consistency.
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Purification: Cleanses the soul from sins.
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Community: Builds unity when performed in congregation.
🤍 What Is Salah?
Salah is the formal prayer Muslims perform five times daily at prescribed times.
It is:
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A pillar of Islam
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A source of peace and discipline
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A reminder of purpose throughout the day
Salah is not complicated — it is sincere, structured, and accessible to everyone.
🕰 The Five Daily Prayers
Muslims pray at these times each day:
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Fajr – Before sunrise
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Dhuhr – After midday
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Asr – Late afternoon
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Maghrib – Just after sunset
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Isha – Night
Each prayer helps anchor your day around remembrance of Allah.
📖 Prerequisites Before Salah
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Purity (Taharah): Perform ablution (Wudu) or Ghusl if required.
- Clean Place: Ensure the prayer area is clean.
- Proper Clothing: Modest attire covering the body.
- Intention (Niyyah): Make a sincere intention to pray.
🚿 Step 1: Preparing for Salah (Wudu)
Before praying, Muslims perform wudu (ablution) — a physical and spiritual cleansing.
How to Make Wudu:
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Make intention (in your heart)
- Wash hands
- Rinse mouth & nose
- Wash face
- Wash arms to elbows
- Wipe head
- Wash feet to ankles
Wudu symbolises purification and readiness to stand before Allah.
(each step includes a prayer, not mentioned above)
🧭 Step 2: Facing the Qiblah & Intention
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Face the Qiblah (direction of the Ka’bah in Makkah)
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Make your intention silently in your heart
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Raise your hands and say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)
Your salah begins.
🧎 Step 3: How to Perform Salah
Each unit of prayer (rak‘ah) includes:
- Standing (Qiyam) – Recite Surah Al-Fatiha
- Bowing (Ruku‘) – Glorify Allah
- Standing briefly
- Prostration (Sujood) – Closest moment to Allah
- Sitting
- Second Sujood
This cycle is repeated based on the prayer.
🧭 Detailed Steps of Salah
1. Takbir (Opening)
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Raise both hands and say: Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest).
2. Qiyam (Standing)
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Recite Surah Al-Fatiha followed by another Surah or verses from the Qur’an.
3. Ruku (Bowing)
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Bend at the waist, keeping the back straight, and say: Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem (Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great).
4. Qiyam After Ruku
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Stand upright and say: Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears the one who praises Him).
5. Sujood (Prostration)
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Place forehead, nose, palms, knees, and toes on the ground, saying: Subhana Rabbiyal A’la (Glory is to my Lord, the Most High).
6. Jalsa (Sitting)
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Sit between two prostrations and say: Rabbighfir li (My Lord, forgive me).
7. Second Sujood
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Repeat the prostration.
8. Tashahdud (Testimony)
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Sit and recite the testimony of faith.
9. Salam (Ending)
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Turn the head to the right and left, saying: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah (Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you).
(the above steps, includes the minimum recitation – more detailed recitations are adviced)
🌱 Developing Focus (Khushu’) in Salah
Khushu’ means humble focus and presence in prayer.
To improve:
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Pray slowly
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Understand what you recite
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Avoid rushing
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Pray in a quiet place
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Remember you are standing before Allah
Khushu’ grows with time and consistency.
📊 Build Consistency With the Salah Tracker
Learning salah is the first step — consistency is the goal.
The Salah Tracker helps you:
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Track daily prayers
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Build routine and accountability
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Stay motivated during Ramadaan
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Strengthen lifelong habits
Perfect for beginners and those returning to prayer.
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🌙 Salah During Ramadaan
Ramadaan is the perfect time to strengthen your prayer.
During Ramadaan:
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Rewards are multiplied
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Taraweeh prayers are offered
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Night prayers become easier
Use this month to build habits that last beyond Ramadaan.
🤲 Common Concerns (Reassurance)
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“I’m not perfect.”
Allah loves effort, not perfection. -
“I don’t know Arabic.”
Learning comes gradually. Allah understands. -
“I miss prayers.”
Keep trying. Never give up.
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🕊 A Gentle Reminder
“Indeed, prayer keeps one away from immorality and wrongdoing.”
(Qur’an 29:45)
Every prayer is a step closer to Allah.
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