THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

The Five Pillars of Islam ~ 101 ~ riority, and instead will adopt a humble demeanour on a parallel with his self-prostration before his Maker. The submission which he expresses in prayer to God becomes a reality in terms of his observance of others’ rights. The very act of facing in the correct direction influences him to take a principled stand in his everyday dealings. At prayer in the mosque, he is the epitome of servitude to God: outside the mosque, he is the perfect character - humble in demeanour, morally upright, and kind considerate and forgiving in all his transactions. Besides the five daily prayers, there are other prayers, designed for particular times and special occasions, which are intended to supplement them, and to reinforce this state of mind induced by them. There are prayers for the fulfillment of some great need, for the help of God in some difficult task or new venture, (when the supplicant will offer two rak’ats of prayer) as well as prayers to be said in the context of extraordinary events or special individual needs. Tahajjud is the prayer recited in the early hours of the morning. This time has been chosen as the most peaceful and quiet period in all of the 24 hours, during which it is easier for the