Practice & CharacterAges 6–10
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Day 23
How We Pray
Prayer has beautiful movements — a full conversation with Allah through our whole body!
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Qiyam
Stand up straight
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Ruku
Bow down
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Sujood
Forehead on ground
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Tashahhud
Sit and recite
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Tasleem
Say salaam to angels
🌟 Sujood — the closest we come
The Prophet ﷺ said that in Sujood, we are closest to Allah. It is the most humble position — our foreheads on the earth, showing Allah He is greater than everything we carry.
🧠 What is the name of bowing forward in prayer?
Reflection Questions
1
How does your body feel during Sujood? What thoughts come to you?
2
Why do you think prayer involves the whole body — not just the mind or heart?
3
What do you notice about how you feel after prayer compared to before?