Salah

Worship

What you need to know

Evaluate the significance of Salah (prayer) in Islam.
Explain how and why Muslims pray, including prayer times, directions, ablution (wudu), physical movements (rak'ahs), and recitations.
Describe the practice of Salah in the home, the mosque, and other locations.
Understand the importance of Friday prayer (Jummah).
Analyze key differences in the practice of Salah between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims, as well as varying views on the importance of prayer.