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in which the prayer is offered, the positions will inspire his heart
with true awe of Allah's Greatness. This awe increases as he learns
to understand the words of the prayers. (Once the words of the
prayers are learned in English, it is commendable to learn them in
Arabic.) As the worshipper stands up, then bows down with heels
raised, toes touching the ground, and places his hands, knees,
forehead and nose on the ground, the great Majesty and Glory of
his Creator are brought to his mind, and he realizes that he is but a
minute part of this great creation. Prayer is more than reciting,
standing, bowing, sitting and prostration. In addition it is sur-
rendering oneself to Allah's Greatness by obeying and following
His Word.
We begin the prayer service by standing and facing in the direc-
tion of the Ka'bah. When Prophet Muhammad first received the
Revelation, the direction the Muslims faced when praying was
towards Jerusalem. However, later in his mission, he was directed
by Allah to turn his face to the Ka'bah.
with true awe of Allah's Greatness. This awe increases as he learns
to understand the words of the prayers. (Once the words of the
prayers are learned in English, it is commendable to learn them in
Arabic.) As the worshipper stands up, then bows down with heels
raised, toes touching the ground, and places his hands, knees,
forehead and nose on the ground, the great Majesty and Glory of
his Creator are brought to his mind, and he realizes that he is but a
minute part of this great creation. Prayer is more than reciting,
standing, bowing, sitting and prostration. In addition it is sur-
rendering oneself to Allah's Greatness by obeying and following
His Word.
We begin the prayer service by standing and facing in the direc-
tion of the Ka'bah. When Prophet Muhammad first received the
Revelation, the direction the Muslims faced when praying was
towards Jerusalem. However, later in his mission, he was directed
by Allah to turn his face to the Ka'bah.