Salah

• What is a rakah?

  A rakah is a unit of prayer in Islam.
• What is ablution before prayer known as in Arabic?

  Ablution is known as wudu in Arabic.
• How many prayers a day should Muslims say?

  Muslims should say 5 prayers a day.
• How many times a day do Sunni Muslims pray?

  Sunni Muslims pray 5 times a day.
• How many times a day do Shia Muslims pray?

  Shia Muslims pray 3 times a day.
• In which direction do Muslims pray?

  Muslims pray facing the Qibla.
• Why might a Muslim use a prayer mat while praying?

  A prayer mat provides a clean and designated space for prayer.
• How are prayer times decided?

  Prayer times are decided based on the position of the sun.
• What is the Arabic term for Friday prayer?

  The Arabic term for Friday prayer is Jummah.
• Salat is the second pillar of Islam.
• Jummah is an additional weekly prayer that takes place every Friday.
• Wudu is the ritual washing performed by Muslims prior to prayer.