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Ṣalāh

صلاة

خشوع

Khushūʿ

Definition

Humility and full presence in worship — the soul of the ṣalāh.

Example

Practical steps: slow down, lower the gaze to the place of sujūd, understand what you are reciting, empty the mind of dunyā.

See also

ʿAqīdah›

Iḥsān

Excellence in worship — to worship Allah as though you see Him, and if you do not see Him, to know He sees you.

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