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Praying
Ritual prayers (Salāh or Salāt) are the second pillar. They are compulsory but do allow for flexibility depending on the circumstances of the individual. The Islamic faith is based on the belief that individuals have a direct relationship with God.
All Muslims turn towards direction of Makkah (Islam’s holiest city) to pray. They offer five daily prayers at the following times; dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and the evening. In addition to this, a Friday congregational service (Jama’at) is also required at the mosque. The prayers are recited in Arabic, and consist of verses from the Quran.
Although Salah can be performed alone, it is meritorious to perform it with others or with a group. It is permissible to pray at home, at work, or even outdoors. However, it is recommended that Muslims perform prayers in a mosque.
