How the Prophet of Islam Prayed?

In Islam, the ritual prayer ( as salah ) is the differentiator between belief and disblief. In English, the word "prayer" is often used for supplication (dua), i.e. beseeching Him with words in a state of humility and dependance. In Islam, there is a difference between a supplication ( dua ) and ritual prayer ( as salah ). In addition, to conversing with God ( Allah ), the ritual prayer ( as salah ) in Islam, involves set physical movements and verbal experessions. The Prophet ( SWAS ) prayed differently based on different times and situations in his mission.  In his book, "The Salah, The Prophet's Prayer Described", Shaykh Al Albani ( RA ), describes the variations that the Prophet ( SWAS ) applied to his prayer according to his sunnah (practice)   as described in authentic Prophetic sayings ( ahaadith ). The Prophet ( SWAS ) is reported to have said that we should pray as he was seen praying. The way that the Prophet ( SWAS ) performed the salah  is the best w...

Greetings of Peace, Blessings, and Guidance. The Islamic prayer or "salaat" is very special ritual, which a practicing Muslim performs at least 5 times a day. There are additional optional times for prayers like before the start of work in the morning, i,e. the Duha or Chast prayer, the night prayer, i.e. Qiyaam Ul Lail, the supperogatory prayers (Nafl) made before deciding a matter i.e. Istikhara prayer, entering a mosque, i.e. Tahiyyat Ul Masjid, etc. The salaat is a connection between humans and their Creator in which the worshipper directly converses with their Maker. It is a very comprehensive form of worship which has physical, verbal, social, mental, and spirtiual aspects, making it a holistic means for believers to "lift" their souls. Just like a snake goes into a trance led by the snake charmer, the salaat is an opportunity for a worshiper to go into spritual estascy at least 5 times a day, the timing of which is divinely ordained by our Creator to be such ...