salat – formal prayer (words and actions). performed 5 times a day at fixed times

Prayer in Islamthe 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.

A prayer mat must be used if not praying in a mosque.

Pray in the direction of Mecca.

Wudu – an important ritual for Muslims

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.

MOVEMENTS OF THE RAH’AH

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

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

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

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?