Salah (Noun)
Meaning
The second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The salah is a fundamental aspect of a Muslim's daily life, serving as a means of spiritual connection with Allah.
- In Islam, performing salah five times a day is obligatory for all Muslims who have reached the age of puberty.
- The salah consists of a series of physical postures, including standing, bowing, and prostrating, accompanied by specific prayers and recitations.
- During salah, Muslims face the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, known as the qibla, as a symbol of unity and devotion.
- The five daily salah are Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, each performed at specific times based on the sun's position.