Prayer (صَلَاة)

Arabic: صَلَاة (ṣalāh) Domain: Fiqh al-ʿIbādāt (Worship)

Definition

Ṣalāh (صَلَاة) is the ritual prayer of Islam, performed five times daily at prescribed times. It constitutes the second pillar of Islam after the shahādah (testimony of faith) and is the most regularly repeated obligation in a Muslim's life. The term derives from the root ص-ل-و, conveying the sense of connection, supplication, and blessing. In Qaradawi's treatment, ṣalāh is not merely a ritual formality but a moral-spiritual discipline whose purpose is to transform the worshipper's character and sustain them through worldly struggles.

Qaradawi's Position

1. Prayer as the Best Deed at Its Proper Time

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