What is the symbolic meaning of the different postures during Prayer?
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What is the symbolic meaning of the different postures during Prayer?
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I have heard a few theories in this subject, one of being that the postures Represent the servitude of the different creations of Allah. Thus Qiyaam Represents the trees, Rukoo, the four legged animals, Sajdah, those animals who crawl and Jalsah, the mountains. However, I have been unable to document this from authentic sources due to lack of reference
Material. Primarily, salaat is as it is because it has been taught to us in This way. Nabi (saw) stated "Perform salaah as you see me do so'' (mishkaat). Trying to grasp the symbolic meaning of salaah, although understandable , can have no impact on ones imaan, therefore not deserving of great concern.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Bilaal Cassim
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