How to perform Salah (Prayer)?

To begin, clean your body and clothing of any impurities.

Step 1:

Perform Wudhu

(Purification through washing)

Step 2:

Find a place to Pray.

Prayer can take place in any clean area. Many people also use a prayer rug or clean mat.

Step 3:

Face towards the Kaaba in Mecca.

The Kaaba is the Direction of Prayer or Qibla.

Step 4:

a. Choose the Prayer You want to Perform

A voluntary prayer that can be performed at any time is called the Two Rakat (units of) Prayer.

b. Make the Intention/Niyyah to Pray

Example: ”I Offer Two Rakat (units of) Prayers seeking nearness to Allah (God), in obedience to Him.”

Step 5:

Begin prayer.

Daily Salah (Prayer) Times for Portland, ME

Additional Resources:

Find out details on prayer and how to prayer.