Page 419 - Learning from the Qur'an

TO PERFORM PRAYERS 5 TIMES A DAY
Safeguard the prayer—especially the middle one. Stand in
obedience to Allah. (Qur'an, 2:238)
Perform prayer from the time the sun declines until the darkening
of the night, and also the recitation at dawn. The dawn recitation
is certainly witnessed. (Qur'an, 17:78)
Perform prayer at each end of the day and in the first part of the
night. Good actions eradicate bad actions. This is a reminder for
people who pay heed. (Qur'an, 11:114)

TO PERFORM PRAYERS
AT THE OBLIGATORY TIMES OF THE DAY
When you have finished prayer remember Allah standing, sitting
and lying on your sides. When you are safe again perform prayer
in the normal way. The prayer is prescribed for the believers at
specific times. (Qur'an, 4:103)

TO KEEP UP ONE'S PRAYERS
Keep up prayer and give alms and bow with those who bow.
(Qur'an, 2:43)

TO TURN ONE'S FACE TO MECCA
WHEN PERFORMING PRAYER
Wherever you come from, turn your face to the Masjid al-Haram.
This is certainly the truth from your Lord. Allah is not unaware of
what you do. (Qur'an, 2:149)
We have seen you looking up into heaven, turning this way and
that, so We will turn you towards a direction which will please
you. Turn your face, therefore, towards the Masjid al-Haram.
Wherever you all are, turn your faces towards it. Those given the
Book know it is the truth from their Lord. Allah is not unaware of
what they do. (Qur'an, 2:144)

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