The Principles of Contact Prayers - By Dr. Rashad Khalifa

Explains how to perform the Contact Prayers. The word "Salat" specifically means "Contact Prayer". It is a structured prayer with specific requirements as to what to say, when to pray, how each unit of prayer is structured, and the number of units in each Contact Prayer. Includes: The Call to Prayer (Adhaan) Preparation for Contact Prayer (Ablution, or Wudu) Historical Origins Quranic Source for when to pray and how Discussion of incorrect changes to the Contact Prayers Importance of not mentioning anyone other than God in the prayer False prohibitions that prevent women from praying Demonstration of how to perform the Contact Prayer (including the intention, the positions, the words, the sequence, etc.) Stresses the importance of praying exactly how the prophet Muhammad prayed. Host: Dr. Rashad Khalifa © Islamic Productions More information on the Contact Prayers at: http://www.submission.ws/