Salaht is the ritual prayer practiced by Muslims in supplication to God. The term is commonly used to refer to the five daily prayers, which are compulsory upon all mature Muslims. The salaht is performed each day at dawn, midday, midafternoon, sunset, and nightfall, as commanded by the prophet Mohammad. The purpose of Salaht is primarily to act as an individual's communion with God. It enables one to stand in front of God, thank and praise Him, and ask for Him to show one the "right path". In addition, the daily ritual prayers serve as a constant reminder to Muslims that they should be grateful for God's blessings. It ensures that every Muslim prioritizes Islam over all other concerns, thereby revolving their life around God and submitting to His will. Prayer also serves as a formal method of God's remembrance. The rituals that I am mainly focused on are the Wudu, the cleansing of the body with water and performing the actual pray, Salaht. The term ritual refers to the patterned,......
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