The call to perform this action used to be made by muezzins, but is now typically made by loudspeakers installed on minarets.
Combinations of sujud and ruku are performed during this action, which can be divided into varieties like fajr and isha based on the time of day. Qasr is a shortening of this action due to travel constraints. Wudu is typically carried out before this action, which must be performed towards (*) qibla. The call to perform this action used to be made by muezzins, but is now typically made by loudspeakers installed on minarets. Practitioners of this action, mandated by the pillar of salat, prostrate themselves on special mats. For ten points, identify this action that Muslims perform five times a day in the direction of Mecca.
Combinations of sujud and ruku are performed during this action, which can be divided into varieties like fajr and isha based on the time of day.
{prayer} [accept word forms like {"praying";} accept {salat} or {salah} before mentioned; accept {namaz}]