At the end of every prayer, we turn our heads to the right and left, saying, “As-salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullah.” It may feel like a routine phrase, something we say countless times a day—but hidden within it is one of the most beautiful conclusions of our connection with Allah.“Salaam” means...

In our five daily prayers, we constantly recite Surah Al-Fatiha, and within it, verse 5—“You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help” (1:5)—stands out as a profound declaration. It is more than a verbal statement; it is meant to be the spiritual core of our prayer. This...

In the five daily prayers, sujood—prostration—is one of the most sacred and central acts. When a Muslim kneels, places their hands and forehead on the ground, it represents the deepest form of humility. To bow one’s entire being before Allah is to respond sincerely to His command. Without sujood, prayer...