REL STD 5A Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Theism, Fornication, Usury
30 Nov 2015
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5 times a day wherever you are: dawn but before sunrise, noon or afternoon, late afternoon, right after sunset, night, between darkness and dawn. Wash hands, arms, mouth, nostrils, ears, face, and feet three times. Face mecca (center of muslim world: creates sense of unity) Stand and say: god is greater than all and recite one or two short. Bow and say: glory to the lord, the exalted three or more times. Stand and say: god hears him who praises him, o lord, praise you . Kneel, touch head to ground and say: glory to the lord who alone is high three times or more. Stand and say: god is greater than all and conclude with a prayer asking god to bless muhammad and his followers. Pray anywhere (bus) but also in a mosque/masjid open with rugs. Qibla niche indicating direction of mecca; minbar steps sermon. Friday noon prayers: leader of prayers and the choreography; sermon.
