How many prayers do Muslims pray each day?

Muslims pray 5 obligatory prayers daily: Fajr (dawn, 2 rakats), Dhuhr (midday, 4 rakats), Asr (afternoon, 4 rakats), Maghrib (sunset, 3 rakats), and Isha (night, 4 rakats).

What do I need before praying Salah?

Before praying, you need: Wudu (ritual ablution), clean clothes covering your awrah, a clean place to pray, knowledge of the Qibla direction (toward Mecca), and the correct prayer time.

What is a rakat in Islamic prayer?

A rakat is one unit of prayer consisting of standing (Qiyam), bowing (Ruku), and two prostrations (Sujood). Different prayers have different numbers of rakats.

Can I pray Salah in English as a beginner?

The core recitations of Salah (Al-Fatiha, Tashahhud, etc.) should be in Arabic. However, personal duas (supplications) can be made in any language. Beginners should learn the Arabic gradually while understanding the meanings.

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