What is the daily Muslim prayer ritual called?

• A. Salat
• B. Zakat
• C. Hajj
• D. Sawm

Answer: (A)

Salat is the daily Muslim prayer ritual. Muslims perform it five times a day at specific times, always facing the direction of Mecca. Before praying, they perform wudu, a wash that helps ensure cleanliness. The sequence includes standing, bowing, prostrating, and sitting, with recitations from the Quran and phrases that praise and submit to God. This practice is one of the five pillars of Islam, guiding daily worship and reminding believers of their connection to God throughout the day. The other terms refer to different duties: Zakat is charitable giving to those in need, Sawm is fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan, and Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims should try to undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are able.