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Prayer in Islam

Prayer in Islam. the act of talking with God. Salat – formal prayer (words and actions). Performed 5 times a day at fixed times. 4 THINGS EVERY MUSLIM MUST DO BEFORE SALAT:. Remove shoes. Perform wudu: hands, feet and neck are washed to become pure for Allah.

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Prayer in Islam

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  1. Prayer in Islam the act of talking with God.

  2. Salat – formal prayer (words and actions). • Performed 5 times a day at fixed times.

  3. 4 THINGS EVERY MUSLIM MUST DO BEFORE SALAT: • Remove shoes. • Perform wudu: hands, feet and neck are washed to become pure for Allah. • A prayer mat must be used if not praying in a mosque. • Pray in the direction of Mecca.

  4. Wudu – an important ritual for Muslims

  5. THE RAK’AH (RITUAL ACTIONS USED DURING SALAT): • A person: • Stands – listening to Allah. • Bows – showing respect to Allah. • Touches the forehead to the ground – showing obedience to Allah.

  6. MOVEMENTS OF THE RAH’AH

  7. Words that are said during Salat are taken from verses in the Qur’an.

  8. Du’ah – informal/personal prayers (prayers for forgiveness, thanksgiving and petition)

  9. Holy day in Islam – Friday (Mid-day prayers)Muslims can pray together or alone.

  10. Learn how to pray in Islam • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kScrL8m1qMs • Watch the sample video of a Muslim praying in the Mosque. • Write one full copy page on the words and actions that make up this prayer. • What similarities and differences do you notice between the Muslim and Christian ways of praying?

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