2. Commencement of the time: 5. Facing the qiblah

Praying at the beginning of the time is better, except for the last night prayer ('isha) and dhuhr when it is excessively hot. 3. Covering the 'awrah with that which doesn't show the complexion 4. Physical purity of the body, garment and place of prayer, except for the impurity exempted such as little blood and the likes

6. The intention to perform the particular prayer: It is made by heart (without articulation) and done before starting prayer Etiquettes of walking to prayer: • It is recommended to walk to prayer with tranquility and dignity, • To take short steps, 140 International University in Latin America • To not interlace one's fingers, • To say the authentic supplication that reads, "O Allah! Make light in my heart and light on my tongue …" • If the iqamah is called, no other prayer should be performed unless one is about to finish it and can join the congregational prayer very shortly. • He should enter the masjid putting forward his right foot and saying the above mentioned supplication. • When coming out of the masjid, he should put forward his left foot and say the above mentioned supplication. 141 International University in Latin America Self-assessment Questions Essay Questions: