Practical prayer guide
Learn how to perform Salah.
Follow the prayer movements, practise the Arabic words and understand each stage.
Open the step-by-step guideThe five daily prayers
Muslims observe five prescribed prayers across the day: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. Their times follow the changing rhythm of daylight. The centre’s timetable shows when each prayer begins and its Jama’ah, or congregational prayer time.
Preparing for prayer
Wudu is the ritual washing performed before prayer. Salah includes recitation and a sequence of standing, bowing, prostrating and sitting. Prayer may be offered in a clean place at home, at work or in a masjid.
Praying together
Congregational prayer brings people together in worship. On Fridays, Jumu’ah is a midday congregational prayer preceded by a sermon. There are also special prayers for Eid.
Personal supplication
Du’a is asking Allah for help, forgiveness or blessings. Unlike the prescribed form of Salah, personal supplication can be made in your own words, as well as using prayers taught in the Quran and the Prophet’s example.