Muslim Festivals and Ceremonies — Page 16
16 rows also facing the Ka'aba. The rows should be straight, worshippers standing next to each other shoulder to shoulder. All are now ready for. Prayer. The Muedhin calls out the Iqamah, the notice that the Prayer is about to commence. . IQAMAH:. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. . I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except. Allah. . I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Come to Prayer. Come to Success. The Prayer is about to commence. The Prayer is about to commence. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is none worthy of worship except Allah. . The Imam then commences the Prayer which consists of two. Raka'as and everyone in the congregation follows him closely in every posture. The Imam concludes the Prayer by turning his face to the right pronouncing the salutation: 'Assalamo Alaikum wa rahmatullah'. Translation: 'Peace be upon you and the blessing of Allah. ' and then turning his face to the left, he repeats the same salutation. . The whole Prayer is offered in utmost humility and submission. . No conversation of any kind is allowed during the sermon or. Prayer. This congregational service is then followed by two more. Raka'as of individual Prayer. The worshippers then disperse in an orderly fashion, meeting and greeting each other. After the service they are at liberty to pursue any worldy activities if they so like. . Many Muslims of means give alms and make charitable gifts on this day.