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why is prayer so significant in Islam an
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intriguing question isn't it prayer or
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Salah is one of the five pillars of
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Islam and it is a vital aspect of a
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muslim's daily life it's a direct link
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between the worshipper and Allah but how
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does one properly engage in this
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spiritual practice let's delve into the
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step-by-step method of prayer in Islam
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the first phase is called tahara or
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purification this is a prerequisite
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before any prayer it involves a series
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of washing rituals starting with the
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hands then the mouth and nose the face
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the arms up to the Elbow the head and
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finally the feet following tahara the
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next step is Nia or intention this is
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simply the act of intending in one's
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heart to perform the prayer it's a
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silent affirmation that one is about to
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pray and For Whom the prayer is intended
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next comes the Tak beir or the act of
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raising both hands to the ears while
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saying Allahu Akbar which means Allah is
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the greatest this signifies the start of
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the prayer after the takir the person
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moves into the chiam or standing
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position during this time a portion of
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the Quran is recited typically starting
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with the opening Surah Al FAA the prayer
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then moves into the Ruku or bowing
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position where the individual is bows at
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the waist placing their hands on their
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knees and glorifying Allah following
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Ruku the person returns to a standing
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position known as a tidle and then
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proceeds to sujud or prostration in this
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position the individual places their for
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forehead nose both hands Knees and Toes
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on the ground again glorifying Allah the
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prayer sequence finishes with the Tasha
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hood and taslim in tashahud the person
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sits on the ground reciting a specific
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set of prayers finally the prayer is
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concluded with taslim where the person
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turns their face to the right and then
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asumah peace be upon you and Allah's
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Mercy this prayer process is repeated
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two to four times depending on the time
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of day and the specific prayer being
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performed form Med according to the
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Quran and Sunnah the key points to
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remember about the method of prayer are
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the importance of cleanliness the
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intention behind the prayer the physical
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movements and the recitation of specific
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verses from the Quran prayer is not just
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a set of motions or recitations it's a
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spiritual journey a conversation with
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Allah it's about surrendering oneself
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seeking guidance asking for forgiveness
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and expressing gratitude it's a moment
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of reflection and connection remember
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the essence of prayer and Islam goes
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beyond the physical act it's about the
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state of the heart the purity of
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intention and the sincerity in Seeking a
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connection with Allah it's about
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maintaining a spiritual discipline and
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seeking inner peace through this sacred
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practice in the end it's a beautiful
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blend of physical mental and spiritual
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elements that makes prayer in Islam a
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truly unique and profound experience so
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the next time you observe or participate
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in a prayer take a moment to appreciate
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the depth and significance of this
