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Definition: Every Muslim must pray five time each day while facing in the direction of Mecca. This obligation is referred to as salat, and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Although usually translated as "prayers," that is not entirely accurate because salat involves both utterances and actions.
Also Known As: namaz (Persian and Turkish)
Alternate Spellings: salah
Common Misspellings: none
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