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How to perform the prayer (Salāh)

The Qur'an states the elements and times of the prayer.

Elements in the Qur'an

  • Facing the qiblah: turn toward the Sacred Mosque (2:144).
  • Standing & recitation: the Qur'an is recited in prayer (17:78-79; 73:20); Al-Fātiḥah (1).
  • Bowing & prostration: "Bow, prostrate, and worship your Lord" (22:77; 2:43).
  • Khushū' (humility): the believers "are humble in their prayer" (23:1-2).
  • Times: 11:114; 17:78; 20:130; 2:238 (see the Prayer times topic).

Source: Qur'anic verses (M. Okuyan meal).

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