Salah⭐
نماز
صلاة
Ṣalāh
Pronunciation: sa-LAH
☪️Islamic TermsBeginnerFebruary 6, 2026
The Islamic ritual prayer performed five times daily.
Full Definition
Salah is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and represents the direct link between the worshipper and Allah. Muslims perform salah five times a day at prescribed times: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (noon), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). Each prayer consists of specific physical postures and recitations from the Quran, symbolizing submission and servitude to God.
Etymology & Origin
The word "Salah" derives from the Arabic root "ṣ-l-w," which means "to pray" or "connection." It emphasizes the spiritual connection between the individual and the Divine.
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prayerworshipfive pillarsobligationritual