Salat

SALAT
"The purification of mind and soul"
What is Salat?
• It’s one of the Five Pillars of Islam
• It’s a muslim form of formal
worship
• Salat is offered 5 times daily
• Besides these 5 obligatory
prayers, there are other types of
prayers which are optional.
What is Salat?
• Of all religious
obligations, Islam has
laid greatest
emphasis on the
institution of Salat
• Spiritual side and
worldly side
Postures of Salat
• Standing is called Qiyam
Postures of Salat
• Bowing down is called Ruku
Postures of Salat
• Prostration is called
Sajdah
Postures of Salat
• Sitting is called Qa’dah
Salat
• Salat is consisted with
units – one unit is rak’ah
and more than one unit is
raka’at
• There are two sajdahs in
each rak’ah
• During each posture
prescribed, phrases are to
be recited in Arabic.
Salat
• Every muslim is
required to
memorize these
versus along with
its meaning so
that the
worshipper knows
what he/she is
saying to his Lord
during the Salat.
Why is Salat so Important?
• Helps us get rid of
sins
• It Purifies us
• Brings us towards
Allah
• Purifies the heart
and soul
What the Holy Quran Says:
• The Holy Quran mentions this distinctive quality of
Salat by saying: Recite that which has been revealed to
you of the Book and observe Prayer. Surely Prayer
restrains one from indecency and manifest evil. Verily,
the remembrance of Allah possesses the highest
beneficence. And Allah knows what you do. (29:46)
• The Quran says: Surely those who follow the Book of
Allah and observe Prayer and spend out of that which
we have provided for them, secretly and openly, are
pursuing a commerce that suffers no loss, for Allah will
give them their full reward, and will add to them out of
His bounty. He is surely, Most Forgiving, Most
Appreciating. (35:30-31)
What the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said:
• Salat is the pinnacle of the spiritual of the
believer
• It’s the highest form of Divine worship
• Prayer brings the believer into communion
with his Lord
• Sincere prayer never goes in vain
• Sincerity and humility are the essence of
prayer: Successful indeed are the believers,
who are humble in their Prayers. (23:2-3)
Alive vs Order
• Deep spiritual
experience
• Sublime happiness
• Signs of Prayer being
alive
• Praying in formality
• Order
• Keeping noble
objective
Prayer Timings
• For each of the five
obligatory Prayers, there
is an appointed time fixed
in relation to the sun's
position.
• Fajr
• Zhuhr
• Asr
• Maghrib
• Ishaa
Conditions for Prayer
• Determination of Intention:
• Prior to the beginning of
the Prayer
• Offered during it’s correct
time
• One should be clean in
body and, as far as
possible, in mind and spirit
also.
• Properly covered
• Qibla Direction
Physical Benefits of Salat
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Arthritis
Cholesterol
Indigestion
Increase flow of blood
Fresh blood supply
Relaxation
Hadith of the Holy Prophet
Cartilage
Cure is in SALAT
Spiritual Benefits of Salat
• Remembrance of God surcharged with love
truly becomes the worshippers food which
they cannot survive and which they guard and
watch constantly
• Substitute for
nourishment
• Salat generates
freshness
• New life – Final stage
Huzoor’s Sermon
• Praying used for worldly
desires
• After belief in him, God
ordained that the second
significance is that of salat
• Salat offered in devoid of
Taqwa
• Worldly matters ruins
physical and mental health
Conclusion
• Salat should be offered in congregation, should be
offered regularly, and should be offered on time.
• Allah Almighty says: Establish prayer and give Zakat
and prostrate with those who bow before God.
• Held more accountable
• Safeguarding our lives
and of those around us
• What is expected of us?
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