The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Prayer, Salat, Including Preparations, Its Performance And Importance, Congregational Prayers On Fridays And Festivals, Times Of Prayer, The Place Of Prayer, Private Prayer, Delayed PrayerCopy
Salat (Prayer) – Quick Revision Cheat Sheet
| Aspect | Details | Examples / References |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Second Pillar of Islam; obligatory ritual worship performed 5 times daily | Qur’an 2:43 – “Establish prayer and give zakat” |
| Preparation | • Wudu (ablution)• Clean clothes, body, place• Facing Qiblah• Correct intention (niyyah) | Qur’an 5:6 – instructions for wudu |
| Times of Prayer | • Fajr (dawn)• Zuhr (midday)• Asr (afternoon)• Maghrib (sunset)• Isha (night) | Prophet ﷺ taught timings through Jibril |
| Performance | Includes standing (qiyam), bowing (ruku), prostration (sujud), tashahhud, salam | Hadith: “Pray as you have seen me praying” (Bukhari) |
| Place of Prayer | Anywhere clean; mosque preferable; whole earth made masjid except impure places | Hadith: “The whole earth has been made a place of prostration” |
| Congregational Prayer | • Fridays (Salat al-Jumu‘ah) with khutbah (sermon)• Eid prayers (no adhan, includes khutbah)• Strongly recommended in congregation for men | Qur’an 62:9 – command for Friday prayer |
| Private Prayer (Du‘a) | Supplication outside ritual prayer; personal connection with Allah | Prophet ﷺ made du‘a for all matters of life |
| Delayed Prayer (Qada) | Missed prayer must be performed later; valid only for genuine reasons (sleep, forgetfulness) | Hadith: “Whoever sleeps through a prayer or forgets it, let him pray it when he remembers” (Muslim) |
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Importance of Salat
| Aspect | Significance |
|---|---|
| Spiritual | Strengthens connection with Allah; prevents sin (Qur’an 29:45) |
| Moral | Trains discipline, humility, and honesty |
| Social | Congregational prayer promotes unity and equality |
| Identity | Distinguishes Muslims; public symbol of faith |
| Accountability | First deed to be judged on the Day of Judgment |
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Examples in Practice
- Friday Prayer: Muslims stop work and attend mosque for khutbah + congregational salah.
- Eid Prayer: Celebrated at end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) and after Hajj (Eid al-Adha).
- Private Du‘a: Before exams, during illness, in hardship, showing Islam is holistic.
- Delayed Qada: A traveller missing Zuhr performs it later when able.
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Islamiyat Full Scale Course