Performing the prayer is a command of Allah. It is the most important pillar of Islam. It distinguishes between the believers and non-believers. Prayer is not an option; it is obligatory.

Do you recall when was the last time you prayed?... Readers' answers may vary, but what is common to all is that most people pray, at one time or another. Indeed, people can pray to Allah, our Lord, at any time and in any place they like, for anything they wish.

Prayer is just one act amongst many acts of worship; it holds a very special place in Islam because of the way it was enjoined. It was not brought down to earth by an Angel rather it was bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad during his unique ascension into the Heavens.

In this episode, Dr. Muhammad Salah explains the deadline for praying `Ishaa' Prayer and how to calculate the timing of midnight according to Islam.

There was one commandment so important, that rather than sending angel Jibreel down with it, Allah brought the Prophet up to Himself.

"Whenever a Muslim performs a prostration for God's sake, God raises him one degree and absolves him of one offence." Click to read more about the merits of prostration in Prayer.

Remember that between almost every change of position we say, "Allahu Akbar." This is to remind ourselves and to alert us that Allah is greater than anything—whatever our mind is distracted with and whatever worries plague us.

When we go into sujud (prostration), we know that God answers our du`a' (supplication), so we try hard to concentrate. Yet what do we feel when we go into ruku` (bowing)?

Why do Muslims put their faces on the ground when they offer the daily Prayers? What is unique about prostration in Prayer? Click to know the answer to these questions.

Why Do Muslim Pray to the East? Can a Muslim offer the Prayer without facing the Qiblah? Click to know the answer to these questions.