Salah

Salah is the Muslim practice of praying at set times each day.

What It Means

Many Muslims pray five times a day. Before salah, Muslims may wash in a practice called wudu.

How People Practice or Remember It

Prayers include standing, bowing, kneeling, and reciting words from the Quran. Salah can be done at home, at school or work, outdoors, or in a mosque.

Things to Remember

• Many Muslims pray five times a day.
• Before salah, Muslims may wash in a practice called wudu.
• Prayers include standing, bowing, kneeling, and reciting words from the Quran.
• Salah can be done at home, at school or work, outdoors, or in a mosque.

Did You Know?

People learn about salah in different ways, including family traditions, teachers, books, art, music, and visits to important places.