Salah (also written as Salat) is the heartbeat of a Muslim’s daily life. It’s not only a ritual but a direct connection with Allah, guiding believers with discipline, peace, and purpose.
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Is it Salah or Salat?
Both spellings are correct. The Arabic word صلاة can be written in English as either Salah or Salat. They both mean the same act of Islamic prayer.
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Why Salah is Important in Islam
Direct link with Allah: A conversation with the Creator.
Discipline: Organizes daily routine around reflection.
Moral compass: Builds honesty, patience, humility.
Community bond: Congregational prayers unite Muslims.
Inner peace: Reduces stress and strengthens faith.
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Salah Time: The Five Daily Prayers
1. Fajr – dawn until sunrise (2 rakats fard)
2. Dhuhr – after noon until afternoon (4 rakats fard)
3. Asr – late afternoon (4 rakats fard)
4. Maghrib – just after sunset (3 rakats fard)
5. Isha – night prayer (4 rakats fard)
👉 For exact timings, check your local mosque timetable or a prayer app.
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How Many Rakats in Salah?
Fajr: 2 fard
Dhuhr: 4 fard
Asr: 4 fard
Maghrib: 3 fard
Isha: 4 fard
(Optional Sunnah rakats before/after these are highly recommended for extra reward.)
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How Do You Pray in Salah?
Salah combines physical actions and Qur’anic recitations:
Standing (Qiyam)
Bowing (Ruku)
Prostration (Sujood)
Sitting (Jalsa)
Each posture is filled with remembrance of Allah.
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How to Pray Salah Step by Step
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide for a 2-rakat prayer (like Fajr):
1. Perform wudu (ablution).
2. Stand facing the Qibla with intention.
3. Say Allahu Akbar (start prayer).
4. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha + a short surah.
5. Bow in Ruku and say Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem.
6. Rise and say Sami Allahu liman hamidah.
7. Go to Sujood and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. Sit briefly, then perform the second Sujood.
9. After the final rakah, recite Tashahhud in sitting position.
10. End with Salam (turn head right, then left).
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Q1: Is it Salah or Salat?
👉 Both are correct spellings of the Arabic word صلاة.
Q2: How many rakats are in Isha prayer?
👉 Isha prayer has 4 fard rakats. Many Muslims also offer Sunnah and Witr after Isha.
Q3: What are the 5 Salah times?
👉 Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
Q4: How to pray Salah step by step?
👉 Begin with wudu, intention, takbir, recitation, bowing (ruku), prostration (sujood), and end with salam
