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− for that particular Prayer. However, it should be remembered that if one fails to perform a Prayer in time due to some compelling reasons, that Prayer can be offered whenever one remembers it. However, it should not be offered at forbidden times. iii. One should be clean in body and, as far as possible, in mind and spirit also. Cleanliness here means: a. The body should be clean from all filth. b. If one has answered a call of nature and has been to the toilet, one should wash oneself properly so that all remnants of feces or urine have been properly washed away. c. After conjugation, whether ejaculation has taken place or not or if ejaculation has taken place in whatever manner, for instance during sleep, cleanliness would mean not just washing oneself partially, but a full bath becomes essential. d. A full bath is also essential for women after menstruational bleeding and after post-parturition bleeding (bleeding following childbirth). iv. The place and mat of Prayer must be neat and clean. v. The body must be properly covered during the Prayer. vi. Direction: All Muslims must face towards the Qibla Ka‘bah while offering Prayers. means facing in Qibla Ka‘bah Mecca, the first House of Worship built on earth. (Salat: The Muslim Prayer Book, Islam International ± − − Publications, London, UK, pp 7-8) vii. As the recites during the Prayer, the Imam Surah Fatihah − − − ± followers must also recite the. The recital Surah Fatihah − − ± 104