The Position of As-Ṣalāh in Islam

1. As-Ṣalāh is the second pillar of the five pillars of Islam. The
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), said: �Islam
is built upon five pillars: Witnessing that there is no god but Allah,
and that Muhammad is his servant and Messenger, and establishing
the prayer��

2. As-Ṣalāh is the best of actions. The Prophet (peace and blessings
of Allah be upon him), has said: �The best of actions is the prayer
early in its time.�

3. As-Ṣalāh is the line between Islam and Kufr (disbelief). The
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) , said: �Indeed
between a man and shirk and Kufr is leaving the prayer.
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4. The foundation of Islam is built on As-Ṣalāh and At-Tawheed
(singling Allah out for worshiping alone). The Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him)said: �The head of this affair is
Islam and its support is alāh .�