Salah صَلَاة

The five daily ritual prayers of Islam, performed facing the Kaaba at set times of the day.

Arabic
صَلَاة
Transliteration
Salah
Meaning
Ritual prayer
Topic
Worship & practice

About Salah

Salah is the second pillar of Islam, after the declaration of faith. The five prayers are Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, each made of units called rak'ahs that include standing, bowing and prostration. It is preceded by wudu and begins with the takbir.

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Step-by-step guide to praying salah

See also

  • Wudu وُضُوء — Ritual ablution
  • Qibla قِبْلَة — Direction of prayer
  • Adhan أَذَان — Call to prayer
  • Takbir تَكْبِير — Saying Allahu Akbar
  • Nafl نَافِلَة — Voluntary prayer

These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.