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e. It is recommended that you use a prayer mat on top of which to prayer, but again, it is not
necessary. A clean towel is sufficient.
f. Below is a definition of one unit. (For each prayer there is an obligation to do a certain
number of units.)⁷
i. Face southeast, as this is the direction of the Kabah, a building used as the Islamic
compass created by Allah rebuilt by Abraham, located in the city of Mecca on the
Arabian peninsula. If during any part of a prayer, the worshipper‟s chest turns to
face any other direction, the prayer is cancelled and must be performed over again.
ii. While standing, swing hands up above the shoulders. This symbolizes leaving the
whole universe behind you and preparing yourself to hear only Allah (directing the
ears toward Kabah.) During this movement one should say:
“Allah is the Greatest.”
“Allahu Ekbar.”
necessary. A clean towel is sufficient.
f. Below is a definition of one unit. (For each prayer there is an obligation to do a certain
number of units.)⁷
i. Face southeast, as this is the direction of the Kabah, a building used as the Islamic
compass created by Allah rebuilt by Abraham, located in the city of Mecca on the
Arabian peninsula. If during any part of a prayer, the worshipper‟s chest turns to
face any other direction, the prayer is cancelled and must be performed over again.
ii. While standing, swing hands up above the shoulders. This symbolizes leaving the
whole universe behind you and preparing yourself to hear only Allah (directing the
ears toward Kabah.) During this movement one should say:
“Allah is the Greatest.”
“Allahu Ekbar.”