A Primer of Religious Knowledge — Page 38
A PR I M E R OF R E L IGIO U S K NOW L E D GE A PR I M E R OF R E L IGIO U S K NOW L E D GE 38 for washing them, then oAer S al a t even with the unclean clothes. Do not abandon it [the S al a t ]. 4. If S al a t is to be offered at a place where the Qiblah cannot be determined, or there is darkness of night, or another person cannot be found who could be asked regarding the Qiblah, then, on such an occasion, ponder from the heart as to the direction in which the Qiblah may be, and in whichever direction the heart testifies, offer S al a t facing in that direction. Issues Regarding Ark a n of S al a t [Components of Prayers] [1. ] If the person offering S al a t is not able to stand for some reason, then he may offer the S al a t while sitting. [2. ] In Qir’at [recitation of a portion from the Holy Quran] at least one long or three short verses should be recited. 3. It is compulsory to sit in Qa‘dah for at least the time to be able to recite at-ta h iyy a t.