The prayer (Salat) is one of the basic precepts of Islam. After the testimony (Shanddah), it provides religious identity to the Muslims as Allah said: "...And perform the prayer and be not of the disbelievers." (30:31)

The Prophet said: "The covenant between us (Muslims) and them (non-Muslims) is the prayer. Whoever abandons it, he is a disbeliever." (Mu'atta Imam Malik)

AUTHOR:- Norlain Dindang Mababaya