Characteristics of prayer
搁补办鈥檃丑蝉
In Islam, prayer often takes the form of cycles of movement, called rak'ahA unit of bodily actions and recitations from the Qur'an said during prayer. Each prayer consists of various numbers of 谤补办鈥檃丑蝉.. Each cycle involves saying 鈥淎llahu akbar鈥, which means 鈥淕od is great鈥, multiple times. It also includes recitation of the first surahDivision of the 蚕耻谤鈥檃苍 (114 in total). of the Qur示an (Koran)The Recitation or Reading. Allah鈥檚 eternal utterance revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Jibril as his final revelation to humankind..
Prayer at home
Fulfilling the obligation of Salah at home is a big part of family life for many Muslims. Meals and other family activities are often scheduled to fit around prayer times. At home, families tend to pray together 鈥 men and women, adults and children. Some Muslim families have a room set aside especially for prayer.
Prayer in the mosque
In the mosque, men and women pray in separate rooms. They perform the cycle of movements (谤补办鈥檃丑蝉) in a sequence. This involves bowing and kneeling as well as prostration (Islam)Showing submission to God by bowing right down to the ground so the forehead touches the floor. and reciting praises to God.
Jummah
Jummah is a communal prayer held on a Friday just after noon at the mosque. Praying together is meant to develop a feeling of unity among the Muslim community.
The imamA Muslim religious figure who leads the communal prayer and is also a leader in the local community and mosque. In Shi'a Islam, the title is given to a line of descendants of Muhammad (twelve in all) who are believed to be exemplary human beings. gives two sermons and a series of 谤补办鈥檃丑蝉 are performed. Men are obliged to go to Friday midday prayers except if they are ill or too old to attend. Women do not have to go to Friday prayers at the mosque and instead may choose to pray at home.
Question
What is the name given to Friday prayer at the mosque?
Jummah.