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The chief purpose of prayer in Islam is to act as a person's communication with God. By reciting "The Opening", the first chapter of the Qur'an, as required in all prayer, the worshipper can stand before God, thank and praise Him, and to ask for guidance along the Straight Path.

Ruku' is bowing the body until the palms is on the knees. Stopping means all major body parts including arms, wrists, head, legs stop - as long as saying "sub'han-Allah". If the body still moves, stopping is not done. An additional option is to read 3 times (Glory to my Lord, the Most Magnificent Most Praiseworthy).

Prostration involves putting the following parts of the body - the bare forehead, both palms, both knees, the base of the toes of both feet - on the place of prostration. The forehead must be bare; a covered forehead invalidates prayer. An additional option is to read 3 times (Glory to my Lord, the Most High Most Praiseworthy).
Prayer
Specific forms of this may include praise, requesting guidance or assistance, confessing sins, as an act of reparation or an expression of one's thoughts and emotions.
Kocatepe camii'nin içinden,bir görüntü...Gördüğünüz gibi,3 kişi de aynı davranışta,fakat farklı hareketlerde...En sondaki amcamız ise,içerinin verdiği sıcaklıkla kestiriyor.Yorumları 2. sırada yazıyoruz,lakin silahı hızlı çekiyoruz :)

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  • Copyright: Yagmur KILIC (ymrk) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1225 W: 141 N: 1653] (9105)
  • Genre: People
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2008-12-15
  • Categories: Ceremony
  • Exposure: f/4.5, 1/6 seconds
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  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2009-03-28 1:55
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