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TIL CreativesPrayer timings for Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Ottawa on July 2, 2025 (AI generated image)
What are the Muslim prayers and how are they performed?Muslim prayers, known as Salah or Namaz, are a central obligation in Islam. They are performed five times a day and form the second of the five pillars of Islam. These pillars are: Also read: Islamic Hijri calendar 2025: New year, Muharran, Ashura date. Here’s all1. Shahada – The declaration of faith2. Salah – The five daily prayersLive Events3. Zakat – Charitable giving4. Sawm – Fasting during Ramadan5. Hajj – The pilgrimage to MeccaEach Salah corresponds to a different time of day based on the Sun’s position. The five daily prayers are:Fajr: Performed at dawn before sunrise – 2 rakats (Fard)Dhuhr: Performed after the sun passes its zenith – 4 rakats (Fard)Asr: Performed in the late afternoon – 4 rakats (Fard)Maghrib: Performed just after sunset – 3 rakats (Fard)Isha: Performed at night – 4 rakats (Fard)In addition to daily prayers, Jumuah (Friday prayer) replaces Dhuhr on Fridays and includes a sermon. Other prayers like Tahajjud, Tarawih, and Eid prayers are optional or seasonal.Also read: Hajj 2025: Why training for Hajj is as important as prayerPrayer times on July 2, 2025, in six North American citiesAccording to data from IslamicFinder.org, the following are Salah times for six cities across the United States and Canada on Wednesday, July 2, 2025:Washington, D.C.Fajr: 04:46 AMSunrise: 06:08 AMDhuhr: 01:20 PMAsr: 05:04 PMMaghrib: 08:30 PMIsha: 09:53 PMNew York City, NYFajr: 03:50 AMSunrise: 05:28 AMDhuhr: 01:00 PMAsr: 05:00 PMMaghrib: 08:32 PMIsha: 10:11 PMLos Angeles, CAFajr: 04:22 AMSunrise: 05:45 AMDhuhr: 12:57 PMAsr: 04:43 PMMaghrib: 08:06 PMIsha: 09:33 PMChicago, ILFajr: 03:38 AMSunrise: 05:19 AMDhuhr: 12:56 PMAsr: 04:57 PMMaghrib: 08:30 PMIsha: 10:12 PMToronto, ONFajr: 03:52 AMSunrise: 05:40 AMDhuhr: 01:22 PMAsr: 05:28 PMMaghrib: 09:04 PMIsha: 10:53 PMOttawa, ONFajr: 03:22 AMSunrise: 05:18 AMDhuhr: 01:07 PMAsr: 05:17 PMMaghrib: 08:56 PMIsha: 10:52 PMAdhan and the role of the muezzinThe Adhan is the Islamic call to prayer, delivered by a muezzin from a masjid (mosque). It is recited aloud five times a day to signal the time for each Salah. The Adhan includes the following phrases:Also read: When is Ramadan 2025? Date, Time, Prayer, Sehri & Iftar Timing for all cities in the USAllahu Akbar (God is Great)Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah (There is no God but Allah)Ashadu anna Muhammadar Rasool Allah (Muhammad is the messenger of God)Hayya’ ala-s-Salah (Hasten to prayer)Hayya’ ala-l-Falah (Hasten to success)Assalatu khairum-minan-naum (Prayer is better than sleep – Fajr only)La ilaha illallah (There is no God but Allah)The Adhan is typically delivered while facing the Kaaba in Makkah and is commonly heard in public in Muslim-majority countries.Wudu, Rakat, and health benefits of SalahBefore performing Salah, Muslims must complete wudu, an ablution ritual involving washing the hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, and feet.Each Salah includes rakats, or cycles of movement, including standing (Qiyam), bowing (Ruku), prostration (Sajdah), and sitting (Tashahhud). These positions offer both spiritual and physical benefits:Qiyam (standing): Enhances circulation and strengthens leg muscles.Ruku (bowing): Improves flexibility and supports spinal health.Sajdah (prostration): Increases blood flow to the brain and stimulates the pituitary gland.Tashahhud (sitting): Aligns with Yoga’s Vajrasana posture, aiding digestion and posture.Also read: When is Eid al-Fitr 2025? Moon sighting dates, timings, and celebrations in Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, UK, anMuslim prayer and daily lifeWhile Muslims can pray anywhere clean, many prefer to gather at a masjid for congregation. Praying in groups fosters unity and reminds worshippers of their equality before God. The practice of Salah also helps structure daily life and encourages mindfulness, discipline, and physical activity.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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