In Chapter 1, “Canonical Prayer and Supplication, Development, andRules,” Katz traces the etymology of the term’s linguistic origin, historic significance,and pre-Islamic meaning. She quotes Q. 31:17 to show that it wasnot used exclusively in reference to monotheism or the Abrahamic faiths. Șalātis explained both in terms of the prayer’s religious content and physical postures.Its validity...Read More
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