How to Pray in Islam - The Salah (In the Light of the Prophet's Tradition)

Salah, also known as namaz, is performed by Muslims facing the direction of Kaaba. These prayers are recommended to be performed regularly throughout the lifetime. It is prescribed with repetitive cycles of bows and prostrations, namely Rakat. To exemplify the dawn prayer, Fajr consists of 2 Rakat. A prayer to Allah begins in a standing position with the recitation of the first chapter of Qu'ran. Rakats is repeated along with specific body movements. The salah is composed of 5 daily prayers.