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Rak'ahs
Rak'ah
Rak'ah
The daily prayers are composed of set recitations and action sequences. This is known as Rak’ah.
Features of the Rak'ah
Features of the Rak'ah
- The Rak’ah changes during the day.
- All prayers are said in Arabic.
- Du’a prayers are personal additions to the set formula prayers. These can be in any language.
The Rak'ah
The Rak'ah
- The first chapter of the Qur'an is said to stand tall.
- Three times “Glory be to my Lord who is the greatest” is said in a bowing position. Bowing shows humility and respect for God’s greatness.
- Standing tall once again, a praise for God is said.
After the Rak'ah
After the Rak'ah
- After all Rak’ahs have been completed, and whilst kneeling, Muslims turn their faces so they are kneeling on the ground with face, hand, knees and toes touching the floor. This shows that a person has complete obedience to God.
- In a sitting position, all say “God is the greatest”.
- Muslims then turn their faces right and left saying “peace be upon you” as well as the mercy and blessings of God.
Jummah Prayer
Jummah Prayer
- Friday midday is a special time for Jummah prayer.
- All male Muslims are expected to attend the Mosque.
- The Imam will give a sermon. This will include quotes from the Qur'an reminding Muslims of their duties to Allah and the community.
- Schools and places of work will shut for the time of prayer and will reopen after prayers have concluded. This is not dissimilar to the Jewish and Christian Sabbath.
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1.1Key Beliefs
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2.1.4Creation
2.1.5Bible Accounts of Creation
2.1.6The Trinity and Creation
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