When Muslims pray what do they say?

Question

Do you recite a standard prayer or do you feel a personal reltionship with Allah and pray in your own words relevant to your life and life situation?

Spell check did not catch that: the word is relationship with Allah.

Answer 1

What Prayer means to me ?



Five times a day I retreat from life, pause and renew my intention for living. It's not just kids and work, fun and problems. There's more, much more .....

Lying just beneath the surface of our everyday thoughts. If we dare to peer within, we'll find it, the home of peace; of truth ; an acute awareness of what is wrong and right, of what is worthwhile and what is wasted.
I stand still and concentrate on the spot on the carpet where my forehead will soon rest, casting aside all worries, fears and hopes, and focusing on the only One Who can help, Who can forgive, Who is Well-Aware of everything. Quietly, so only myself can hear, I recite the verses of Qu'ran that remind us, in every prayer, of the One Who showers Mercy of those who deserve it and those who don't. The One to whom, all Judgment lies and Whom we are all to return to, at an appointed time. I remember that no one can help me, no one can waylay my fears, no one can turn the tide of events, except the One to Whom all help is sought.

When anger strikes my heart, I recite the verses that remind us of mercy, tolerance and forgiveness; raising the consciousness to see through the empty words that people speak, to the meaning that may have been intended. So I forgive.

When worries cloud my mind and I'm busy planning what I should do, I recite those verses telling of good deeds and trust in the Lord of all. The best of planners, the Subduer of evil and the Exalter of Whom He pleases. So , I try my best, ask for help and leave the rest to Allah s.w.t.

When I feel sad and lost, I recite the verses promising victory to those who strive to uphold piety, that place of rest and peace that lies not so far ahead and the Source of all Peace Whose help is always near. So, I wipe away my tears and keep on trying, never giving up.

My prayer, is a way of life. It comes five times a day but the rest of the time is in preparation for the next, awareness of the passing time, remembering my duty to my Creator and my responsibility to my own soul. So whatever I'm doing, I stop and put it aside, wash and stand in prayer, trying to look within, at the faults that follow me around in my life, of the evil my hands have sent forth, and seek guidance, forgiveness and escape from the evil consequences of what I may have done.

I think of the marvels of the universe, how infinately beautiful and amazing as they are. The wonders of my own self, the physical human body and the wonders it contains. The depth and breadth of the mind, that few of us can compass and then I look to the trivial pleasures of life, the transient nature of our existence and I feel an urge to do more, to try harder, to be better than I was the day before.

And so I bow before my Creator, acknowledging the fact that only He deserves my sincerity, my obedience and my love. All else in life, is secondary to the fact that if He hadn't chosen to create me, I would never have existed. Here I am! Here's my duty. Worship is not only prayer and fasting but the way we live, the way we speak, the way we treat people and the way we solve problems. Knowing that we weren't only Created and left to discern truth for ourselves, I adhere to the guidance given to me , to steady me on the path that leads to success in this life and the next.

I continue in my prayer, whether well or ill, tired or wakeful, sad or hopeful, I continue, knowing that success doesn't lie in the amount of money, weapons or strenth one thinks one has, but in ones morality.

Answer 2

there become a time whilst Muslims and Christians used to desire mutually on the comparable time at opposite ends of the comparable church in Bethlehem. i've got confidence the situation become called the Kathisma of the Virgin. It become an early Christian church which honored the situation the place Mary gave beginning to Jesus (peace be upon him). It become in use from 5th century until eventually approximately 9th century. they often prayed there mutually, each and each of their own approaches, to their own (or to the comparable?) God. interior there become a mihrab and a chapel. i found this very exciting. countless Muslims have not got any gripes with praying in a church and countless do, incredibly Muslims residing in Western countries. however the subject comes with the whole Jesus (peace be upon him) question. We in basic terms does no longer/could no longer pray to Jesus (pbuh). If we've been to desire with Christians, we would could use the be conscious 'God' and not 'Jesus' (pbuh). There are distinctive evaluations between Muslim pupils approximately whether non-Muslims can pray the Islamic way with Muslims or maybe enter a mosque. i'm confident many Christians already try this to tutor their team spirit with their Abrahamic brothers and sisters. it would count number on which style of Muslim you're asking.

Answer 3

There is a standard prayer that we say. But afterward we supplicate in our own words. The main prayer is for worship of Him as He told Prophet Muhammad to do and it has been passed on to us. After that we can have a more "personal" talk with Allah. Of course the main prayer is very personal for us as well as we are standing in front of Allah Almighty.

http://muslim-canada.org/salaat.html
this site gives more details of what we actually say. hope this helps.

Answer 4

Muslims worship a god by the name of Allah. They also give him ninety-nine other names. The question that naturally arises is who or what is this Allah? Where did the Muslims derive their ideas of Allah's nature and attributes?

Historical Source of Islam

Historians, linguists, and archeologists have dug into this question for over a century. Various archeological digs in Arabia and throughout the Middle East have uncovered the answer: Islam is a modern version of the ancient fertility religion of the moon god. Once this is grasped, the rise and history of Islam becomes clear.

The Arab conquests were made possible because the central powers in the Middle East had exhausted themselves in wars against each other. They were not able to fight off wave after wave of Arab armies which subdued entire nations with merciless slaughter, rape and plunder.

Conquering Armies

The Arabs destroyed some of the wonders of the ancient world such as the world famous library in Alexandria, Egypt, They destroyed many ancient churches and synagogues. Anthropologists have recorded how the Arabs destroyed the cultural heritage of any nation which fell under their sword.

Who were these Arabs? They obviously were not Christians because they destroyed churches and murdered priests wherever they went. Obviously, they were not Jews because they persecuted Jews without pity. This is seen today in their hatred of Israel and the many wars and acts of terrorism waged against Jews throughout the world.

If the Arab hordes which swept over the ancient world were not Christians or Jews, then what were they? They were pagans who worshipped a pagan god called Allah and followed pagan rites which were practiced in Arabia long before the religion of Islam evolved.

Islam Denies the Trinity

These facts of history reveal that Islam does not worship the same God worshipped by Christians. Why?

Christians worship one God in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. But Islam denies the Holy Trinity and worships a different deity called Allah who is not a Father and who has no son.

Since the religion found in the Bible teaches the Trinity, then it does not take a Ph.D. to see that Islam did not come from the Bible. Thus it is not the religion of the biblical prophets, apostles or Jesus.

Pagan Origins

Islam's origins have been traced back by scholars to the ancient fertility religion of the worship of the moon god which was always the dominant religion of Arabia. The moon god was worshipped by praying toward Mecca several times a day, making an annual pilgrimage to the Kabah which was a temple of the moon god, running around the Kabah seven times, caressing an idol of a black stone set in the wall of the Kabah, running between two hills, making animal sacrifices, gathering on Fridays for prayers, giving alms to the poor, etc.. These were pagan rites practiced by the Arabs long before Muhammad was born.

The Crescent Moon

What religion today practices the pagan rites of the moon god? Islam! This explains why the crescent moon is the symbol of Islam. It is placed on top of mosques and minarets and displayed on hats, flags, rugs, amulets and even jewelry. Every time you see the Muslim symbol of a crescent moon, you are seeing the ancient symbol of the moon god.

Denial Not a Refuge

Does the average Muslim know that he is worshipping a moon god? No. Does he know why the crescent moon symbol sits on top of his mosque? No. Is he shocked and perhaps angered at these facts of history? Yes. But can mere denial or angry threats refute the fact that Islam is nothing more than a modern version of the ancient religion of the moon god Allah? No. The average Muslim has been kept in the dark by the Mullahs and Imams who would lose their power if the truth ever got out.

Worship the True God

Dear Muslim friend, instead of worshipping a false moon god called Allah, you should worship the God of the Patriarchs, prophets, and apostles. This one true God is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Read the New Testament for it is the true Word of God.

Answer 5

We will read phrases from the Qoran, and in heart we will pray like for health, longevity, or "Please save my daughter!!". After finishing prayer ( about 5-6 mins) we can pray for watever we want doing, and addressing one the the names of Allah we want to be heard like "Allah the Hearer" Allah the Forgiving" Allah the Helpful" or wuteva make sure its rite.

Answer 6

there are two types of prayers:

1- ritual prayers (salah) .. done in certain position .. some verses are fixed (fatiha) while others are variable ( any verses of Qur'an).

here is a video of Islam prayers from Mecca.

2- non-ritual prayers to god .. which has no standards or position .. it also include mediation .. Allah says:

[3:191] Men who celebrate the praises of God, standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of) creation in the heavens and the earth, (with the thought): our lord not for naught hast thou created (all) this glory to thee give us salvation from the penalty of the fire.

[2:186] When my servants ask thee concerning me, i am indeed close (to them): i listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calleth on me: let them also, with a will, listen to my call, and believe in me: that they may walk in the right way.

Answer 7

there is some part that you can say what you want and most of the part is irremovable. some of them is:
the God is bigger,
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
Master of the Day of Judgment.
Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
Show us the straight way,
The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
And there is none like unto Him.
the God is bigger
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Answer 8

Face the Qiblah (toward Mecca), and make sure you’re in a clean area, think about which prayer you will be praying: 1st prayer (Subh), 2nd prayer (Dhuhr), 3rd (Asr), 4 th (Maghrib), 5 th (Ishaa).


Standing, you will start the prayer raising both hands up close to your ears and say "Allahu Akbar" (God is Most Great).


Then put your hands one on the top of the other between your chest and upper stomach, and start reciting “al fatiha”, say “ameen” once you finish it, and then start reciting a small surah (check this page to learn about “al fatiha” and the other “surahs”.


Raise hands up to the ears, saying "Allahu Akbar." Bow (your hands on your knees, back straight, your face toward the ground, reciting three times, "Subhana rabbiyal adheem" (Glory be to my Lord Almighty). This position is called (ruku’).


Rise to standing while reciting "Sam'i Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa lakal hamd" (God hears those who call upon Him; Our Lord, praise be to You).


Raise hands up, saying "Allahu Akbar" then descend to the ground, while your face on the ground recite three times "Subhana Rabbiyal A'ala" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High). This position is called “sujud”


Rise to a sitting position (see picture), saying "Allahu Akbar." Then prostrate on the ground, while your face is on the ground recite three times "Subhana Rabbiyal A'ala" (this is the second time you do it).


Then prostrate on the ground (this is the second time you do it), while your face on the ground recite three times "Subhana Rabbiyal A'ala"





This will conclude the first “rak’a”. Now to start the second “raka’a” you simply need to repeat steps from 2 to 8. Note that at the end of your second “rak’a” you will have to add step 9, which is:



Rise to a sitting position from “sujud”, remain sitting and recite the first part of the Tashahhud in Arabic: "Atta-hiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibatu As-salamu 'alaika ayyuh-an-Nabiyyu wa rahmat-ullahi wa barakatuhu As-salamu 'alaina wa 'alaa 'Ibaadillah-is-salihin. Ash-hadu-al-la-ilaha illAllahu wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa Rasuluh”. Note that while reciting “Ash-hadu-al-la ilaha illaAllahu …” one should make a ring with the thumb and the middle finger of the right hand, and keeping the other fingers closed, raise the forefinger to point up to the sky, and drop it at ill-Allah,

If the prayer is to be longer than 2 “rak'as”, then add the same steps from 2 to 8 depending on how many “rak’as” you have to perfom, for example if you have to make 4 “rak’as” then you will have to add steps 2 to 8 two more times (which means 4 times in total). Then finally add the step number 9 again (basically after each two “rak’as” the step #9 is required).

In your final “rak’a” after finishing step 9, while still sitting, turn your face to the right and say "Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah" (Peace be upon you and God's blessings), and turn to the left and say the same “Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah". And that’s how you finish your prayer, easy!




Note: There is a second half part of tashahhud which is recited in the final “rak’a” but if it’s hard for you, you don’t have to do it if you’re still in your first days:“Allahumma salli ala Muhammad wa ala aali Muhammad kama salaita ala Ibraheem, wa barik ala Muhammad wa ala aali Muhammad kama barakta ala Ibraheem wa ala aali Ibraheem fel ‘alameena innaka hameedun majeed”.

Answer 9

sorry . i can't write it to u , u can ask el shiekh



good luck!!!

Answer 10

That is another one